Hani Abou Hatab, MD, MMCi
- Infectious Disease
Pediatric Infectious Disease and Clinical Informatics Specialist
Assistant Professor, Department of Infectious Disease, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-824-4330
Languages: English, Arabic
Departments:
Office locations:
18200 Katy Fwy
Houston, TX 77094
17580 Interstate 45 South
The Woodlands, TX 77384
Get to know Hani Abou Hatab, MD, MMCi
Dr. Hani Abou Hatab is an Assistant Professor of Pediatric Infectious Disease at Texas Children's Hospital where he specializes in managing complex infectious diseases in children. He is committed to improving patient care through quality improvement initiatives, with a focus on data analytics, clinical informatics and artificial intelligence (AI). Dr. Abou Hatab leverages these tools to enhance clinical decision support and optimize health care outcomes.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Abou Hatab is actively involved in research, particularly in areas such as antibiotic prescribing practices and the integration of AI in medicine. He is also dedicated to mentoring the next generation of health care professionals, helping them navigate the evolving landscape of health care technology.
Personal Statement
My goal is to make high-quality, personalized care the standard in health care by leveraging real-time data to deliver precise treatments. I focus on AI and data analytics to improve care and efficiency, constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance clinical decision support, enabling providers to deliver accurate and timely care. I’m passionate about exploring new potentials in technology and AI to advance patient outcomes. Outside of work, I mentor future health care professionals and stay engaged in community service and technological innovation.
Clinical Interests
Antimicrobial prescribing practices, clinical decision support systems, precision medicine, artificial intelligence (AI) in health care, data analytics in health care, quality improvement.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University Medical Center | Fellowship | Pediatric Infectious Disease | 2024 |
| Duke University | Masters | Master of Management in Clinical Informatics | 2022 |
| Harlem Hospital Center | Residency | Pediatrics | 2019 |
| Damascus University | Medical School | Doctor of Medicine | 2011 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Academy of Pediatrics | Member |
| American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine | Member |
| American Medical Informatics Association | Member |
| Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society | Member |
| Syrian American Medical Society | Volunteer |
Board Certifications
American Board of Pediatrics
American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical decision-making, development of real-time clinical decision support systems, data-driven approaches to optimize antibiotic prescribing practices
McDaniel CE, Truschel LL. Kerns E, Ventura Polanco Y, Liang D, Gutman CK, Cunningham S, Rooholamini SN, Thull-Freedman J, Jennings B, Magee S, Flores R, Aronson PL. AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative. Disparities in Guideline Adherence for Febrile Infants in a National Quality Improvement Project. Pediatrics, (in press)
McDaniel CE, Kerns E, Jennings B, Magee S, Biondi E, Flores R, Aronson PL and the AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative. Improving guideline-concordant care for febrile infants through a quality improvement initiative. Pediatrics, Published Online: April 29, 2024 (DOI: 10.1542/2020-000123)
Aronson PL, Louie JP, Kerns E, Jennings B, Magee S, Wang ME, Gupta N, Kovaleski C, McDaniel LM, McDaniel CE; AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative. Prevalence of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacteremia, and Meningitis Among Febrile Infants Aged 8 to 60 Days With SARS-CoV-2. JAMA, 2023 May 1;6(5):e2313354. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.13354
Aronson PL, Kerns E, Jennings B, Magee S, Wang ME, McDaniel CE; AAP REVISE II QI Collaborative. Trends in Prevalence of Bacterial Infections in Febrile Infants During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Pediatrics, 2022 Dec 1;150(6):e2022059235. DOI: 10.1542/peds.2022-059235
Angueyra, C., Abou Hatab, H., Pathak, A., Congenital Cytomegalovirus and Zika Infections. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12098-020-03260-9
Orajiaka, N., Abou Hatab, H., Malaria: Mosquitos Suck! Case Studies in Emergency Medicine, 2020, pages 373-384.