Nahed O. ElHassan, M.D. Neonatologist
Primary Appointment Location
Arkansas Children’s Hospital
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients
Overview
- Patient Type
- Children and Adolescents
- Language
- English
About Dr. ElHassan
Clinical Biography
Nahed O. ElHassan, MD, MPH is a Professor of Pediatrics (Division of Neonatology) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH). Dr. ElHassan attended medical school at the American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. She completed a residency in Pediatrics and fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Department of Pediatrics (Neonatology). She also received a Master’s degree in Public Health at the Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York. Dr. ElHassan’s clinical responsibilities focus on caring for infants with diverse neonatal pathologies at the ACH NICU. She developed the Division of Neonatology NICU Guideline Handbook and Electronic Application. Her early research interest was in neonatal nutrition. More recently, Dr. ElHassan’s interest has shifted to the health outcomes of the neonate. She is especially interested in evaluating the short and long term outcomes of different neonatal pathologies by designing studies based on registries and large administrative studies. In 2019, she was selected to join the inaugural class of the Data Scholars Program at the Translational Research Institute at UAMS. She is completing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Evaluation and Policy (PEP) at the graduate school at UAMS.
Dr. ElHassan's Academic Background
Faculty Appointments
- Pediatrics — Neonatology
- Professor
Education
- Postgraduate Training
- University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
Master in Public Health-Clinical Investigator - Residency
- University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
Residency in Pediatrics - Fellowship
- University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital
Neonatal Perinatal Fellowship - Residency
- American University of Beirut
Residency in Pediatrics - Diploma
- American University of Beirut
Medical Diploma
Professional Certifications
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatrics — Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Associations
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- Society for Pediatric Research
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Dr. ElHassan's Research
Research Interests
Health Outcome Research, Birth DefectsLatest Publications
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UAMS Research Profile
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Locations Where Dr. ElHassan Practices
Arkansas Children’s Hospital , Primary Location
1 Children's Way
Little Rock, AR 72202
- Appointment Phone Number
- (501) 364-4000
New and Returning Patients