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
PediatricsAmerican Board of Pediatrics
Awards and honors
- 2023
2023 Mayo Teacher of the Year by the Mayo Fellows’ Association Pediatrics & Subspecialties
- 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
- 2020
Metabolic fingerprinting of young patients with Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD). Polycystic Disease Clinic, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Pilot methylation study of circulating cell-free DNA in pediatric ADPKD patientsPolycystic Disease Clinic, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 2020
Three-Dimensional Ultrasound Imaging for Measurement of Total Kidney Volume in Pediatric Cases of Polycystic Kidney DiseasePolycystic Disease Clinic, Division of Nephrology & Internal Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine
- 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
- 2021 - present
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation
- 2020 - present
International Society of Nephrology
- 2020 - present
Pediatric Research Committee, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
- 2020
Dialysis Services
- 2017 - 2018
US News and World Report Ranking Committee, University of Minnesota
- 2017 - present
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology Communication Committee
- 2016 - present
International Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- 2012 - present
American Society of Nephrology
- 2011 - present
Pediatric Nephrology Research Consortium (PNRC)
- 2010 - present
American Board of Pediatrics
- 2010 - present
American Society of Pediatric Nephrology
- 2007 - present
American Academy of Pediatrics
Publications
Research activities