Hatim Omar

Hatim Omar, chief, section of adolescent medicine at Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, has been recognized for his outstanding career with the Adele Dellenbaugh Hofmann Award by the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Adolescent Health.

The annual award is given to clinicians who exemplify excellence in the field of adolescent health and work to advocate for and enhance the care of adolescents within the field of pediatrics over many years of service. Omar was specifically selected for his various clinical, research and voluntary achievements, including his national advocacy work in youth suicide prevention.

Omar, a board-certified adolescent medicine physician who has worked specifically with this patient population for over 27 years, came to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital in January 2021 to provide specialized care to teens and young adults throughout the region.