Walid Hammad, MD is American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certified and a Diplomate. Walid Hammad, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine. For more information, contact us today or online check-in. We have convenient locations to serve you in Alexandria, VA, and Ruther Glen, VA. We serve patients from Alexandria VA, Huntington VA, Arlington VA, Ruther Glen VA, Bagdad VA, Athens VA, Doswell VA, and surrounding areas.
What is the educational background of Dr. Hammad?
Dr. Hammad obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Master of Surgery at the University of Alexandria, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt in 2001. In 2004, Dr. Hammad completed a Master of Surgery, Trauma, and Orthopedics at Cairo University. He completed his Emergency Medicine Residency at New York Medical College in New York City from 2008 to 2011. During this time, he trained at four major NYC hospitals and served as Chief Resident.
What expertise does Dr. Walid Hammad have?
In 2010, Dr. Hammad completed an internship with the World Health Organization (WHO) EMRO in the Emergency Preparedness and Humanitarian Action Unit. In this role, he conducted an in-depth review of MCM (mass casualty management) guidelines, protocols, and available training to identify suitable partner institutions to develop comprehensive and systematic training programs for the region. From 2011 to 2013, Dr. Hammad practiced at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, where he served as an Emergency Medicine Attending Physician, a clinical instructor, and an International Emergency Medicine and Global Emergency Health Fellow.
What are the achievements and associations of Dr. Hammad?
Dr. Hammad has evaluated the current state of Emergency Medicine in Egypt and helped formulate a response plan to the Pakistan 2010 Flood Crisis. Since 2013, he has served as an EM Attending Physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Hammad is a member of the ACEP (American College of Emergency Physicians) Section on Emergency Medicine and serves as Deputy Ambassador to Egypt. He is American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) Certified and a Diplomate, and is ACLS, APLS, and BLS certified. In his spare time, Dr. Hammad enjoys SCUBA diving, squash, and cooking.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hammad?
You can call us today or check in online.
Does Dr. Hammad accept my insurance?
Yes! At PACS Urgent Care, we offer insurance options to facilitate our patients.