Amir Hamrahian, M.D.
| Appointed: |
2000 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English
Turkish
Farsi |
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Biographical Sketch
Amir H. Hamrahian, MD, is a Staff member in the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism at Cleveland Clinic's main campus, having accepted that appointment in 2005. Prior to that appointment, he was also a clinical associate there for nearly five years.
His clinical interests include pituitary and adrenal disorders.
Dr. Hamrahian received his medical degree from Hacettepe University in Ankara, Turkey, and upon graduation was a general practitioner in the provinces of Hamadan and Tehran, Iran. He completed an internal medicine residency at the University of North Dakota, Fargo, and an endocrinology fellowship at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals, Cleveland.
In 2003, he received the Teacher of the Year award from Cleveland Clinic's Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. Dr. Hamrahian speaks three languages -- English, Turkish and Farsi -- and is board-certified in internal medicine as well as endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. He is a member of the Endocrine Society, Pituitary Society and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.
Education & Fellowships
| Medical School: | Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey |
|
| Residency: | University of North Dakota Hospital, Internal Medicine, Fargo, ND |
| Fellowship: | University Hospitals of Cleveland, Endocrinology, Cleveland, OH |
Certifications
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
Adrenal disorders, Androgen Excess, Flushing Syndromes, gynecomastia (breast enlargement), including pituitary and adrenal diseases, multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes, pituitary and adrenal disorders, pituitary disease, Prolactin Excess States, thyroid, thyroid cancers, thyroid disease, thyroid disorders, thyroid nodules.
Awards & Honors
- Best Doctors in America, 2007-2008
Professional Memberships
- Pituitary Society
- Endocrine Society
- American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
- American Medical Association
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists may collaborate with the pharmaceutical or medical device industries to help develop medical breakthroughs or provide medical education about recent trends. The collaborations are reviewed as part of the Cleveland Clinic’s procedures. The Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses payments to its physicians and scientists for speaking and consulting of $5,000 or more per year, and any equity, royalties, and fiduciary relationships in companies with which they collaborate. In publicly disclosing this information, the Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its doctors’ connections with industry and those of their immediate family members. As of 9/4/2008, Dr. Hamrahian has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. Patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by the Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about the Cleveland Clinic’s policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our
Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting. Dr. Hamrahian receives fees of $5,000 or more per year as a paid consultant or speaker for the following companies:
( † Disclaimer: This search is powered by PubMed, a service of the U.S.
National Library of Medicine. PubMed is a third-party website with no
affiliation with Cleveland Clinic.)
