Summary

Dr. Alaa Hussain specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism with a focus on pediatric care. She completed her internship at University of Kordofan in 2003, followed by residency training at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in 2015. Dr. Hussain further advanced her expertise through fellowship training at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in 2018. She holds certifications in pediatrics from the American Board of Pediatrics, earned in 2019, and pediatric endocrinology from the same board in 2021. Dr. Hussain is fluent in both Arabic and English.

Dr. Hussain practices at Hackensack University Medical Center and provides care in Hackensack and Paramus, New Jersey. Her clinical expertise includes treating pediatric obesity and congenital hypothyroidism in young patients. She also manages diabetic ketoacidosis, a serious diabetes complication requiring specialized care. Dr. Hussain performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and general blood testing. She conducts thyroid hormone tests to evaluate thyroid function and related disorders.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Arabic, English
  • Childrens Hospital at Montefiore
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Alaa K Hussain has 2 locations

Hackensack University Medical Center

30 Prospect Ave # 251Hackensack, NJ 07601

HMH - Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes - Hackensack

650 FROM RDPARAMUS, NJ 07652

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismEndocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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21 Years of Experience 24 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Arabic, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish
Hackensack , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Carol Davila Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alaa K Hussain

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alaa K Hussain has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alaa K Hussain has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatrics, 2019

American Board of Pediatrics

Pediatric Endocrinology, 2021

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Childrens Hospital at Montefiore2018

Residency

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center2015

Internship

University of Kordofan2003

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Dr. Alaa Hussain is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
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Dr. Alaa Hussain's office is located at 30 Prospect Ave # 251, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.
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