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Joan Han, MD, Pediatric Endocrinology, Columbus, OH

Joan Christine Han MD

Pediatric Endocrinology•Columbus, OH

Pediatric Obesity

Division Chief of Pediatric Endocrinology and Professor of Pediatrics, Nationwide Children's Hospital and Ohio State University Medical Center

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  • 700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205

  • Phone+1 614-722-4425

  • Fax+1 614-722-4440

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Summary

  • Joan Han, MD, is Professor of Pediatrics and Chief of the Division of Endocrinology at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. Dr. Han earned her undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University. She completed pediatrics residency at Boston Children’s Hospital and Boston Medical Center, clinical research training at Nemours Children’s Clinic, and pediatric endocrinology fellowship at the NIH.

Education & Training

  • National Institutes of Health Clinical Center/Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD
    National Institutes of Health Clinical Center/Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHDFellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville
    University of Florida College of Medicine JacksonvillePost-Doctoral Fellowship, Pediatric Endocrinology, 2003 - 2004
  • Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical Center
    Boston Children’s Hospital/Boston Medical CenterResidency, Pediatrics, 1999 - 2002
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1999
  • Harvard University
    Harvard UniversityA.B., Biochemical Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, 1991 - 1995

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2020 - 2028
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2025 - 2027
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2013 - 2022
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2002 - 2014
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
    American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Obesity Medicine
    American Board of Obesity Medicine Obesity Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Guidelines for Treating Childhood Obesity Include Medications and Surgery for First Time
    New Guidelines for Treating Childhood Obesity Include Medications and Surgery for First TimeJanuary 9th, 2023
  • New Childhood Obesity Guidelines Advise Drugs, Surgery as Treatment Options in Some Cases
    New Childhood Obesity Guidelines Advise Drugs, Surgery as Treatment Options in Some CasesJanuary 9th, 2023
  • Leading Pediatricians' Group Calls for More Aggressive Treatment of Childhood Obesity
    Leading Pediatricians' Group Calls for More Aggressive Treatment of Childhood ObesityJanuary 9th, 2023

Grant Support

  • Targeting BDNF Using Atomoxetine for the Treatment of Obesity Caused by MC4R InsufficiencyRESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP2025–2028

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