Biographical summary
Christian Hanna, M.D., M.S., is a member of the Pediatric Nephrology and Hypertension Division at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
He is the Medical Director for the Pediatric Cystic Kidney Disease Clinic and his areas of expertise and interest include:
- Care of pediatric patients afflicted with Cystic Kidney Disease
- Clinical research studies and trials to evaluate promising new treatments for Pediatric Cystic Kidney Disease
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr. Hanna is active in education, and providing mentorship to residents and fellows.
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
Interests
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Congenital Anomalies of the kidney and bladder
- Nephropathic cystinosis
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Nephrotic syndrome
- Hypertension
- Hematuria and proteinuria
- Focal segmental glomerular sclerosis (FSGS)
- Membranous nephropathy
- Minimal change disease
- IgA nephropathy
- Chronic kidney disease
- Dialysis — acute and chronic
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2013
MSci - Master of Science and Clinical InvestigationNorthwestern University
- 2013
Fellowship - Pediatric NephrologyNorthwestern University
- 2010
Residency - PediatricsSUNY Upstate Medical University
- 2008
Internship - PediatricsSUNY Upstate Medical University
- 2006
BSUniversity of Damascus
- 2006
MDUniversity of Damascus
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
Pediatric NephrologyAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2010
Pediatrics (Archived)American Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2023
2023 Mayo Teacher of the Year by the Mayo Fellows’ Association Pediatrics & Subspecialties
- 2023
Top Doctor - Year 2023Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2022
Top Doctor - Year 2022Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2021
Pediatric Nephrology was recognized for outstanding service that provides high quality care along with exceptional patient experienceMayo Clinic Experience
- 2019
Michael C. Smith Excellence in Teaching AwardBaylor Scott & White McLane Children’s Hospital
- 2017
Top Doctor Rising StarMinneapolis Saint Paul Magazine
- 2017
Top Doctor - Year 2017Minnesota Monthly Magazine
- 2016
Top Doctor Rising StarMinneapolis Saint Paul Magazine
- 2015
Top Doctor Rising StarMinneapolis Saint Paul Magazine
- 2006
Medical School Dean Excellency AwardUniversity of Damascus
- 1999
First Rank Award in High SchoolTartus High School, Syria
Professional memberships
- 2024 - present
MemberRenal Anhydramnios Fetal Therapy (RAFT) Trial
- 2024 - present
MemberPolycystic Kidney Disease Center Executive Committee
- 2024
MemberPediatrics Small Grant Award Review Committee
- 2024 - present
ChampionPediatric Artificial Intelligence Program
- 2023 - present
MemberPediatric Artificial Intelligence Program
- 2021 - present
MemberPolycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation
- 2020 - present
MemberInternational Society of Nephrology
- 2020 - present
MemberResearch Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2020
Interim DirectorDialysis Services
- 2017 - 2018
MemberUS News and World Report Ranking Committee, University of Minnesota
- 2017 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology Communication Committee
- 2016 - present
MemberInternational Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- 2012 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Nephrology
- 2011 - present
MemberPediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC)
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Board of Pediatrics
- 2010 - present
MemberAmerican Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- 2007 - present
MemberAmerican Academy of Pediatrics
Publications
Research activities