Dr. Lina N. Al-Dahhan MD
Pediatrician
12201 Merit Dr Suite # 440 Dallas TX, 75251About
Lina N. Al-Dahhan, MD, is a caring and passionate pediatrician with a private practice, Pediatrics and Adolescent Care, located in Garland, Texas. Pediatrics & Adolescent Care provides and treats each child individually to help bring up a healthy, happy and successful generation. Procedures Dr. Al-Dahhan performs within her practice include Immunizations, Infant Care, Newborn Care, Physical Examination, Vaccinations, and Well Baby Care. She also employs the expertise she accrued over the 17 years in practice to perform as an attending physician at the UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. Her clinical areas of focus are emergency medicine, asthma, and allergy in children. Dr. Al-Dahhan studied in Syria and obtained her degree in 1986 from Damascus University. She then trained at Children's Hospital at OU Medical Center, Memorial Hermann Baptist Hospital, Mountainside Hospital, St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, and St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics and in emergency medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine, she is also an active member of the American Association of Pediatrics, the Texas Medical Association, and the Dallas County Medical Society. In addition, Dr. Al-Dahhan worked as a volunteer for the US Embassy with internal immigration for five years.
Education and Training
Damascus University
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics; American Board of Emergency Medicine- Emergency Medicine
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -
Awards
- Chief Resident, 1993-1996
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Pediatrics, Texas Medical Association, Dallas County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- Working with Women and Children, Getting them Healthier, Compassion, Helping Minorities, Helping Make the Best Future for Our Children
Philanthropic Initiatives
- Worked for the US Embassy, Internal Immigration, 5 Years
Hobbies / Sports
- Family, Friends, Plants
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