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Hatim Omar, MD, Pediatrics, Allentown, PA, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

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Pediatrics Allentown, PA

Adolescent Medicine

HATIM OMAR, MD Chief, Section of Adolescent Medicine Medical Director of the Adolescent Health Center 3080 Hamilton Bld., Allentown, PA Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine, Professor, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Departments of Medical Education & Pediatric

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Summary

  • . Chief, Adolescent Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network and Professor of Pediatrics at Western Michigan University School of Medicine Retired, Professor of Pediatrics and Obstetrics and Gynecology and Chief of Adolescent Medicine & Young Parent Program at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. Founder & Chairman of the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign. Served as a member of the Executive committee of the Section on Adolescent Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Board of directors of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Published extensively in all areas of care for adolescents in various peer-reviewed scientific journals, books and many media outlets. On the editorial Board of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health, Child Health & Human Development and 4 other peer reviewed journals. Recipient of: Founders of Adolescent Health Award: Community Leadership from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Adolescent Health 2007; Special Achievement Award for bringing awareness to adolescent depression & suicide, American Academy of Pediatrics 2007;The Don Cantley Community Service award, Kentucky Pediatric Society 2007; SAAMY (Sexual Assault Awareness Month Award) for services to sexual abuse victims, presented by KY Association of Sexual Assault Programs 2007; Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine Award for dedication to adolescent health (for the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign) 2006; Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Award for Community Service and Volunteerism 2000; The William Lions Award, UK; Chairman’s Research Award, Chairman’s Teaching Award and the Miracle Maker Award in different years. Recently appointed Kentucky Colonel, the high

Education & Training

  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityFellowship, Adolescent Medicine, 1997
  • West Virginia University
    West Virginia UniversityResidency, Pediatrics, 1992 - 1995
  • Medical University of Sofia FOM
    Medical University of Sofia FOMClass of 1984
  • Institute for Foreign Students
    Institute for Foreign StudentsBachelor, Premedical Preparatory Course, with Honors, 1977 - 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1995 - 2024
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1999 - 2022
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1995 - 2008
  • WV State Medical License
    WV State Medical License 1995 - 2007
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1995 - 2007
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1993 - 1995
  • American Board of Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Heinrich A. Werner Miracle Maker award in recognition of his Outstanding Contributions to Adolescent Healthcare and work with the Young Parents Program and Stop Youth Suicide from the Department of Pediatrics University of Kentucky, 2016
  • Special Achievement Award for distinguished service and dedication to the mission and goals of the Academy and for his work promoting the HPV vaccine American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015
  • Awarded 2nd place CCTS, 2015
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Positive Adolescent Training Through Holistic Social Programs  
    Omar H, Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, 1/1/2016
  • The Story of Patrick’s: The First Center for Children with Autism in Nigeria  
    Akande, Dotun, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim A, Dynamics of Human Health, 1/1/2016
  • Challenges of internet and social media use in adolescents  
    Sadhir, Mandakini, Stockburger, Stephanie J., Omar, Hatim A, Dynamics of Human Health, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Suicidal Risk, Ideation, and Attempts among Kentucky High School Students.
    Slavova, Dessi, Omar, Hatim, CCTS (Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences) Spring Conference, Lexington, KY, 1/25/2015
  • Adolescent Development Issues in the International Context.
    Omar, Hatim, Proceedings at the International Conference on Positive Youth Development and the Tin Ka Ping P.A.T.H.S. Project, Shanghai, China, 1/11/2014
  • Rural Kentucky Adolescents and Effects of Parenting.
    Davidson Lesley, Briggs, Alissa, Omar, Hatim, Break the Cycle 9: Break the Cycle of Environmental Health Disparities in Children, Atlanta, GA, 1/7/2014
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Lectures

  • Youth suicide prevention 
    Eastern Tennessee University Medical School, Johnson City, TN - 1/31/2016
  • Community Forum on youth suicide 
    Eastern Tennessee University Medical School, Johnson City, TN - 1/31/2016
  • Youth suicide, 
    School of Journalism University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY - 1/31/2016
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Other

Press Mentions

  • When Children Say 'I Want to Kill Myself': The Alarming Rise of Youth Suicides
    When Children Say 'I Want to Kill Myself': The Alarming Rise of Youth SuicidesMarch 20th, 2019
  • OP-ED: Addressing Root Causes of Youth Violence
    OP-ED: Addressing Root Causes of Youth ViolenceMarch 3rd, 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic, Bulgarian

Hospital Affiliations