Sawsan Mokhtar Awad

Sawsan Mokhtar Awad, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Rush Medical College, part of Rush University. She serves as Associate Director of the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program and is affiliated with Rush University’s College of Health Sciences and College of Nursing. Her clinical expertise includes fetal echocardiography, congenital heart defects, and cardiac imaging. Dr. Awad earned her MD from Cairo University School of Medicine in Egypt and completed fellowships in Pediatric Cardiology at Cairo University Hospital and The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Her research focuses on pediatric cardiology innovations, spatial epidemiology of chronic diseases, and clinical trials evaluating new treatments. Notable publications include studies on obstructive sleep apnea management, accidental tracheostomy complications, and antibiotic efficacy comparisons. Her work bridges cardiology with epidemiology, addressing both clinical and population health challenges.

• Education: MD, Cairo University School of Medicine (Egypt)
• Professional Memberships: Rush Medical College faculty
• Key Roles: Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship Program leadership

Dr. Awad actively contributes to medical education and has been involved in developing pediatric cardiology clinical guidelines. Her clinical practice emphasizes compassionate care for congenital heart disease patients, integrating advanced imaging techniques with patient-centered approaches.