Overview
Alaina Halbach is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Infectious Disease provider practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c..
Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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Clinical Research
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Rana Hamdy, MD, MSCE, MPH, completed a pediatric residency at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and a pediatric infectious diseases fellowship at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She received a medical degree from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, a master's degree in public health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and a master's degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Dr. Hamdy's clinical expertise and interests focus on the epidemiology of antibiotic-resistant infections and of antibiotic use in children. She serves as the Director of the Children's National Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, whose goal is to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in order to improve clinical outcomes while limiting the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. Read about Dr. Hamdy's efforts to improve antibiotic prescribing practices in Reducing Vancomycin Use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Hamdy is also an associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Hamdy is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Sepsis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Otitis Media with Effusion, and Myringotomy. Dr. Hamdy is board certified in Pediatric Infectious Diseases: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2017 and Pediatrics: American Board Of Pediatrics, 2010.
Children's National Hospital
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Children's National Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alaina C. Halbach
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alaina C. Halbach?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alaina C. Halbach by calling their office at 202-476-6151. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alaina C. Halbach a top-rated expert for Malaria?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alaina C. Halbach is classified as an Experienced expert for Malaria, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alaina C. Halbach specialize in?
While Dr. Alaina C. Halbach is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Malaria. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Alaina C. Halbach participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alaina C. Halbach has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Malaria. You can view a list of Dr. Alaina C. Halbach's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alaina C. Halbach accept my insurance?
Dr. Alaina C. Halbach accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-6151 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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