Dr. Hossam Eldeen Hussien Eltahan is a dedicated pediatric clinician and emerging health researcher whose work integrates comprehensive clinical care with a strong commitment to advancing child health outcomes. With specialized training in pediatrics and sustained experience in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient settings, he has cultivated expertise in patient assessment, differential diagnosis, acute and chronic disease management, and evidence-based therapeutic planning. His clinical background is complemented by active involvement in academic medicine, where he has contributed to departmental case discussions, clinical audits, and multidisciplinary coordination aimed at improving the quality and continuity of pediatric care. Dr. Eltahan has also established a growing research profile, authoring peer-reviewed studies addressing key pediatric health issues, including genotype–phenotype correlations in childhood asthma and epidemiological patterns of pleural effusion among children in the Delta region. His research interests reflect a broader commitment to understanding disease burden, improving diagnostic accuracy, and informing public health strategies relevant to underserved pediatric populations. Beyond his published work, he continues to develop additional research projects, engaging in scientific writing, data analysis, and collaboration with clinical and academic peers. His contributions support improved risk identification, more targeted clinical interventions, and strengthened health-system responsiveness to pediatric conditions. Fluent in both Arabic and English, he effectively communicates with diverse patient families, contributes to interdisciplinary teamwork, and engages with global scientific dialogue. Through his combined clinical acumen and research engagement, Dr. Eltahan exemplifies a growing generation of pediatric health professionals dedicated to bridging practice and scholarship to enhance child health and reinforce evidence-based pediatric care.
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Featured Publications
1. Zedan, M. M. E., ElTahan, H., Abd-Elmagid, D. S., & AbdelTwab, H. E. (2025). Prevalence of pleural effusion over eight years among Egyptian children in the delta region: A single-center retrospective cross-sectional study. The Egyptian Journal of Bronchology.
2. Zedan, M., Elwassefy, M., El Zareif, I., ElTahan, H., & Wahba, Y. (2024). Prevalence and CCR3-T51C genotype–phenotype correlation of bronchial asthma among basic education school children: An observational study. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette.