Hassan A. Haji, MD

  • About
    • Specialties: Hospitalist
    • Gender: Male
    • Languages: English, Swahili, Somali
    Biography

    What I Do
    My philosophy of care prioritizes patients’ needs, preferences and values. I actively listen, involve patients in decision-making, and ensure they feel informed about their care. Practicing evidence-based medicine, I value teamwork and collaboration with health care professionals and nurses. Clear communication is fundamental, especially for smooth transitions of care.

    My clinical interest lies in managing and coordinating patient care during hospitalization, diagnosing and treating acute medical conditions, and optimizing patient outcomes. I am dedicated to managing complex cases from the emergency department through the hospital stay, collaborating closely with specialists and nurses. My goal is to provide timely, effective treatment and prepare patients for continued care upon discharge.

    Why I Love My Work
    I enjoy the friendly environment with coworkers, staff and nurses, which helps provide optimal patient care.

    My motivation to pursue medicine began during my studies at the University of Georgia, where I immersed myself in biochemistry and microbiology. A pivotal moment came during a medical mission trip, where I had the opportunity to interact closely with patients, physicians and nurses. This experience profoundly influenced my decision to pursue a career in medicine.

    Getting to Know Me
    Outside of work, I enjoy staying active with gym workouts, cooking, hiking and taking road trips. I also plan to try skiing, snowboarding and paddle boating.

    Research, Awards, Recognition
    Sutherland, M. E., Haji, H., Borgan, S. M., Eimer, K. M., Reed, R. M., & McCurdy, M. T. (2019). Life-threatening hemoptysis following mitral valvuloplasty for rheumatic mitral stenosis. Respiratory medicine case reports, 28, 100921. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rmcr.2019.100921

    Haji, H. A., Corwin, D. S., So, J. Y., & Reed, R. M. (2020). Lymphoproliferative disorder in a lung transplant recipient. BMJ case reports, 13(3), e234532. https://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2020-234532

    Dransfield, M. T., Voelker, H., Bhatt, S. P., Brenner, K., Casaburi, R., Come, C. E., Cooper, J. A. D., Criner, G. J., Curtis, J. L., Han, M. K., Hatipoğlu, U., Helgeson, E. S., Jain, V. V., Kalhan, R., Kaminsky, D., Kaner, R., Kunisaki, K. M., Lambert, A. A., Lammi, M. R., Lindberg, S., … BLOCK COPD Trial Group (2019). Metoprolol for the Prevention of Acute Exacerbations of COPD. The New England journal of medicine, 381(24), 2304–2314. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa1908142

    El Sahly, H. M., Baden, L. R., Essink, B., Doblecki-Lewis, S., Martin, J. M., Anderson, E. J., Campbell, T. B., Clark, J., Jackson, L. A., Fichtenbaum, C. J., Zervos, M., Rankin, B., Eder, F., Feldman, G., Kennelly, C., Han-Conrad, L., Levin, M., Neuzil, K. M., Corey, L., Gilbert, P., … COVE Study Group (2021). Efficacy of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine at Completion of Blinded Phase. The New England journal of medicine, 385(19), 1774–1785. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2113017

    Baden, L. R., El Sahly, H. M., Essink, B., Kotloff, K., Frey, S., Novak, R., Diemert, D., Spector, S. A., Rouphael, N., Creech, C. B., McGettigan, J., Khetan, S., Segall, N., Solis, J., Brosz, A., Fierro, C., Schwartz, H., Neuzil, K., Corey, L., Gilbert, P., … COVE Study Group (2021). Efficacy and Safety of the mRNA-1273 SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine. The New England journal of medicine, 384(5), 403–416. https://doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa2035389

    Education
    • Medical School
      American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Coolidge, Antigua
    • Residency
      Internal Medicine Residency, Anne Arundel Medical Center- Luminis Health, Annapolis, MD