Hussein D Abdul-Latif MD

UAB pediatric Endocrinology

1601 4th Ave SSte M30Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone+1 205-638-9141
Fax+1 205-638-9821

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Summary

Hussein Abdul-Latif, MD, is a pediatric endocrinologist based in Birmingham, AL. He completed his fellowship in pediatric endocrinology and residency in pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine after earning his medical degree from the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine in 1985. Dr. Abdul-Latif is experienced in managing conditions such as Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome, gender dysphoria, and caring for cancer survivors. He has multiple publications, including studies on Prader-Willi syndrome and gender-affirming care, and has received numerous honors, such as the Leonard Tow Humanism in Medicine Award from The Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the Sam Eichold Award for Diabetes Service.

Education & Training

Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 1992 - 1995
Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1991
University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 1985

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Certifications & Licensure

AL State Medical License 1995 - 2026
GA State Medical License 1991 - 1995
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Leonard Tow Humanism in medicine The Arnold P Gold Foundation, 2020
Argus award best Clinical instructor Birmingham campus, University of alabama at Birmingham, 2018
Dean's excellence in Education University of Alabama at Birmingham, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Setmelanotide for the Treatment of Acquired Hypothalamic Obesity.
Jennifer L Miller, Hanneke M van Santen, Susan A Phillips, Jill Hamilton, Jens Aberle
The New England Journal of Medicine. 2026-07-09
Children With Pancreatic Hypoplasia Experience Poor Weight Gain and Labile Diabetes but Low Incidence of DKA.
Anna M Denson, Karen E Rodriguez, Lisa R Letourneau-Freiberg, Balamurugan Kandasamy, Rochelle N Naylor
The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 2026-03-17
2 citations
Beliefs and Intentions of Anesthesia Physicians Toward Providing Culturally Competent Care to Transgender Patients.
Erin Blanchard, Retta Evans, Hussein Abdullatif, Michelle Brown, Tekuila Carter
Transgender Health. 2023-12-01

Journal Articles

Parents' experiences supporting self- management of middle adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Dashiff, C., Riley, B. H., Abdullatif, H., & Moreland, E, Pediatric Nursing, 1/1/2011
Parents' experiences supporting self-management of middle adolescents with type I Diabetes mellitus
Dashiff, C, Riley, B, Abdullatif, H, Moreland E, Pediatric Nursing, 1/1/2011
Parenting, autonomy and self-care in adolescents with type 1 diabetes
Dashiff, C. J., & Vance, D., Abdullatif, H., & Wallander, J, Child: Care, Health, & Development, 1/1/2009

Books/Book Chapters

Islamic law and same sex unions
Junaid Jahangir, PhD, Hussein Abdullatif, M.DLexington Books2016
Molecular Endocrinology: Basic Concepts and Clinical Correlations
Chapter: Growth Hormone Deficiency
Page 473 - 490Parks JS, Pfäffel RW, Abdullatif H, Meacham LREditors: Weintraub, BD.Raven Press, New York, NY1994

Abstracts/Posters

Case of Estrogen Resistance
Abdullatif, HD, Southern Endocrine Society Meeting, Atlanta, GA, 1/1/2011
Medical Student Morning Report
Abdullatif, HD, Annual Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) meeting, Albuquerque, NM, 1/1/2010
Refining the Staging Evaluation of Pineal Region Germinoma using Neuroendoscopy and the Presence of Preoperative Diabetes Insipidus
Reddy, A.T., Wellons, J.C., Allen, J.C., Abdullatif, H., Braune, K.W. and Grabb, P.A., Neuro-Oncology, 1/1/2002

Lectures

Recent Advances in Diabetes Management for Type II Diabetes
1/1/2011
Evaluations 101 Workshop
San Diego, CA - 1/1/2010

Press Mentions

What Is Gender Dysphoria and What Does Transgender Youth Care Consist Of?March 19th, 2023
Tuesday, May 10 2022May 10th, 2022
Transgender Treatment, Doctors Threatened by New Alabama LawMay 9th, 2022