Overview
Dr. Amir A. Hassan earned his medical degree at Jinnah Sindh Medical College, formerly known as Sindh Medical College, in Karachi, Pakistan. After moving to New York, he completed an internship and residency at United Health Services (UHS) Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, New York. His fellowship brought him to Houston, where he completed additional training with Baylor College of Medicine. Board certified in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, Dr. Hassan cares for patients ages 18 years and older, and is fluent in Hindi and Urdu. He specializes in treating adrenal gland diseases, diabetes mellitus (type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes), hyperlipidemia (hyperlipoproteinemia), hypertension (high blood pressure), osteoporosis, pituitary gland diseases and thyroid gland diseases (abnormal thyroid), including parathyroid disease (hyperparathyroidism). Additionally, he provides internal medicine care. Many of his patients live in Deer Park, Friendswood, Galena Park, Houston, League City, Pasadena, Pearland, South Houston or Webster. Dr. Hassan is known for his compassionate, personable approach to patient care. When Dr. Hassan is away from his patients, he is usually spending time in Sugar Land with his wife and two children.
Dr. Hassan is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Obesity in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Hassan is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Hassan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Amir A. Hassan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Amir A. Hassan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Amir A. Hassan by calling their office at 281-922-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Amir A. Hassan a top-rated expert for Hashimoto Thyroiditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Amir A. Hassan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hashimoto Thyroiditis, 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. Amir A. Hassan specialize in?
While Dr. Amir A. Hassan is a Endocrinology, they have specific expertise in Hashimoto Thyroiditis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Endocrinology.
Does Dr. Amir A. Hassan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Amir A. Hassan has published 16 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hashimoto Thyroiditis. You can view a list of Dr. Amir A. Hassan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Amir A. Hassan accept my insurance?
Dr. Amir A. Hassan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-922-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Hashimoto ThyroiditisDr. Hassan isDistinguished. Learn about Hashimoto Thyroiditis.
- Advanced
- Graves DiseaseDr. Hassan isAdvanced. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Hassan isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Hassan isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Experienced
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Eunuchoidism Familial HypogonadotropicDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Eunuchoidism Familial Hypogonadotropic.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1
- Follicular Thyroid CancerDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Follicular Thyroid Cancer.
- HypercalcemiaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Hypercalcemia.
- HyperparathyroidismDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Hyperparathyroidism.
- Hypogonadism Primary Partial AlopeciaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Hypogonadism Primary Partial Alopecia.
- Idiopathic HypercalciuriaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypercalciuria.
- Lung NodulesDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Male Pseudohermaphroditism with Gynecomastia
- Medullary Thyroid CarcinomaDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma.
- Milk-Alkali SyndromeDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Milk-Alkali Syndrome.
- Papillary Thyroid CancerDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Papillary Thyroid Cancer.
- Subacute ThyroiditisDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Thyroiditis.
- Testicular FailureDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Testicular Failure.
- Thyroid CancerDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Cancer.
- Thyroid NoduleDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Nodule.
- Thyroid StormDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Thyroid Storm.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Hassan isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.