Background
Board certified in hematology and medical oncology, Hussein Hamad, MD, MPH, practices general medical oncology and hematology with a focus on treating patients with gastrointestinal cancer at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. Dr. Hamad is an assistant professor in the Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine. Prior to joining the faculty at Emory in 2024, he was an attending physician at University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center at Geauga Medical Center in Chardon, Ohio.
Dr. Hamad completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Beirut Arab University in Beirut, Lebanon. He holds a Master of Public Health from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his residency in internal medicine at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County in Chicago, Illinois and a fellowship in hematology and oncology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
Titles & Roles
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Assistant Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical OncologyEmory University School of Medicine
Education & Training
Education
- Fellowship, Hematology/Oncology, 2019Baylor College of Medicine
- Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- Internship, 2013Makassed General Hospital
- Medical Education, MD, 2012Beirut Arab University
- Internship, 2012Rafik Hariri University Hospital
Board Certifications
- Medical OncologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine, 2019HematologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine, 2019
Professional Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American Medical Association
- American Society of Medical Oncology
Publications
Dr. Hamad has been published in a number of peer-reviewed, scientific journals including StatPearls, International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and SN Comprehensive Clinical Medicine.
Ratings & Reviews
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05/17/2025
First visit with Dr Hussein he was so much more helpful explaining my issues better than I ever had explained to me in previous practice in Savannah
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05/08/2025
Dr. Hamad is exceptional In every way.
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04/12/2025
Dr Hammad is very detailed
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04/09/2025
First interaction with MOvisit was favorable
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04/03/2025
Dr Hamad is not only my care provider but has become a friend!
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03/16/2025
Hamad takes time to answer all questions and has a very compassionate demeanor.
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03/05/2025
Dr. Hamad is great
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03/05/2025
Dr Hamad is very thorough & takes time to hear and address all of my concerns.
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03/04/2025
Dr Hamad was thorough, succinct and kind.
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03/04/2025
Dr Hamad was excellent
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02/27/2025
Dr. Zaidi and Dr. Hamad answered all of my questions and gave me their undivided attention during our appointment.
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02/18/2025
Very good explaining, answering questions listening
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01/30/2025
Exceptional.
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01/28/2025
Dr. Hammad was incredible so clear concise and helping me understand what was going on with my anemia also explaining options and possible future work as the general rule I don't make recommendations, but if I was asked, I would definitely recommend Dr. Amad and the entire staff at Emory
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01/25/2025
Excellent physician in all categories
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01/25/2025
He's the best
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01/23/2025
Dr Hamad is very open on discussing options, prognosis, and plans for continued treatments - always including me and my thoughts and questions during these discussions!
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01/21/2025
I had an excellent experience during my visit. Doctor Hamad was an outstanding professional who went above and beyond to provide helpful and thorough care. He expertise and attention to detail made me feel truly valued as a patient. Thank you for such high-quality service!
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01/16/2025
Dr Hamad was a great listener and took all the necessary time to get to know me and answer wuestions.
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01/10/2025
Dr.Hamad was great. He was easy to talk to to. Seemed very concerned, interested & caring. He listened to my concerns & wasPatient in answering any questions I had.
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01/06/2025
Dr Hamad explained things so it was easy to understand
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12/24/2024
Great Physician
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12/07/2024
First time visit, it meant so much to me that he reviewed my notes and listened very well.
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12/07/2024
I felt like I received good information
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12/03/2024
Was made to feel part of medical team process!
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11/23/2024
Dr. Took his time with us to answer all our questions and we had many. Very happy that he's are chemotherapy doctor.
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11/04/2024
I like the care I received from the nurse and doctor. He is very concerned for my health
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10/29/2024
Gives me time to ask questions and clarified it for me in terms I can understand.
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10/29/2024
Lear and convincing explanations
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10/25/2024
Dr is Great. He includes you as part of the team, not just a listener!
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09/15/2024
Really liked my Dr
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09/14/2024
Dr. Hamad listened and was open to any questions. He is very thorough in explaining things about my treatment.
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08/24/2024
Dr. Hamad and his staff made us feel like members of the family, like we were precisely where we belonged.My sister is my advocate and was impressed, too.
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08/17/2024
He was amazing n concerned about me
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08/09/2024
Went into depth about my condition. Answered questions with care and professionally explained everything.
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08/02/2024
Dr. Hamad was so patient and kind. Answered every single question.
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07/23/2024
Dr. Hamada was excellent