Hanna Alemayehu, MD, FACS, FAAP, has been named Director of Surgical Research at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. In this position, she will advocate for and drive innovation in surgical research by representing all pediatric surgical subspecialties and anesthesiology.

 

Dr. Alemayehu joined Children’s in 2022. Her focus has been on growing the pediatric surgery research portfolio by building a sustainable infrastructure aligned with our research mission and vision. She is passionate about expanding collaborative research opportunities and mentoring residents, fellows, students and advanced practice providers. She has spearheaded the establishment of new clinical programs, including a Pectus Clinic and a Robotic Surgery Program.

 

Her research is driven by clinical questions and focused on surgical outcomes. Top areas of interest include neonatal surgical illnesses such as NEC, SIP, meconium obstruction of prematurity, congenital esophageal anomalies, as well as acquired biliary disease in children of all ages. Her projects center on these clinical interests, with a particular emphasis on health equity, simulation, innovation and applications of artificial intelligence.