Prof. Hanan has over 30 years of clinical experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She previously served as Head of the General Obstetrics & Gynecology division at King Abdulaziz Medical City and has held multiple academic leadership positions.

Prof. Hanan contributed to developing, writing, and implementing several programs that promote patient and maternal safety, particularly in the management of postpartum hemorrhage. She is a member of editorial boards of peer-reviewed journals, has published more than 60 papers in reputable scientific journals, and served on / chaired several committees and boards in obstetrics, gynecology, and medical education.

Academic Qualifications

• Arab & Saudi Boards in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Arab Board & Saudi     Commission (1997)
• Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology – Dublin University, Ireland (1995)
• Diploma in Executive Academic Leadership – Drexel University, USA (2013)
• PhD in Medical Education – Maastricht University, Netherlands (2012)
• Master’s in Medical Education – Maastricht University, Netherlands (2008)

Core Competencies

Obstetrics

• Preconception counseling, for both high and low-risk patients
• Antenatal care for normal and high-risk pregnancies (e.g., diabetes, hypertension)
• Twin pregnancy follow-up
• Fetal wellbeing assessments
• Normal and assisted vaginal deliveries
• Primary and repeat cesarean sections for various indications
• Diagnosis of intrauterine growth restriction
• Postpartum and lactation follow-up
• Family planning counseling and insertion of all types of contraceptives

Gynecology

• Preventive screening: Pap smear, mammogram
• Diagnosis, management, and surgical care of all types of miscarriage
• Diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of menstrual disorders and gynecological infections
• Diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of uterine fibroids
• Diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of menopausal bleeding; endometrial biopsy
• Diagnosis, management, and surgical treatment of ovarian cysts and polycystic ovarian syndrome
• Total and subtotal hysterectomy
• Management of dysmenorrhea and endometriosis
• Hysteroscopy and endometrial polypectomy
• Surgical repair of anterior and posterior vaginal wall prolapse
• Diagnostic and operative laparoscopy
• Colposcopy
• Other cervical, vaginal and vulval diagnostic/therapeutic procedures