Introduction

Dr. Hanan Tosson – Consultant Pediatric Endocrinology

Dr. Hanan Tosson is a highly accomplished Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist with over 41 years of extensive clinical and academic experience, gained across leading medical institutions in the United States of America, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates.

She holds the American Board of General Pediatrics (2004) and the American Board of Pediatric Endocrinology (2017). Dr. Hanan earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Cairo University (1984) and a Master of Science in Pediatrics from Alexandria University (1992).

Currently, Dr. Hanan serves as a Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at West Virginia University, USA, and Women and Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, University of New York, where she integrates clinical excellence with a strong dedication to medical education and research.

She is licensed by the Department of Health (DOH) as a Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist and holds professional registration with the Egyptian Ministry of Health.

Areas of Expertise

Growth Disorders

• Short stature, tall stature

• Growth hormone deficiency and excess

• Failure to thrive, constitutional growth delay

Puberty and Reproductive Development

• Precocious puberty

• Delayed puberty

Diabetes and Glucose Regulation

• Type 1 diabetes and complex Type 2 diabetes in children

• Hypoglycemia, insulin resistance

Thyroid Disorders

• Hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism

• Thyroid nodules

Adrenal Disorders

• Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

• Adrenal insufficiency, Cushing syndrome

Calcium and Bone Metabolism

• Rickets

• Vitamin D disorders

• Osteoporosis

Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome

• Pediatric obesity

• Dyslipidemia

Pituitary and Hypothalamic Disorders

• Multiple hormone deficiencies

• Diabetes insipidus

Genetic and Rare Endocrine Conditions

• Turner syndrome

• Prader–Willi syndrome

Beyond her clinical expertise, Dr. Hanan Tosson is deeply committed to advancing Pediatric Endocrinology through innovative research, teaching, and mentorship. She has led pediatric endocrine teams across multiple countries and is recognized for fostering collaborative, high-performance clinical environments.

Dr. Hanan has contributed to multiple international research publications, focusing on children’s health, endocrinology, medical education, and preventive care.