Dr. Hassouneh pursued her medical education at the prestigious Harvard Medical School, earning her Doctor of Medicine degree in 2007. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Michigan Health System, where she gained in-depth training and collaborated with leading experts in vulvar diseases. Her commitment to advancing women’s health led her to serve as a Clinical Instructor and Faculty member at the University of Michigan’s Center for Vulvar Diseases from 2011 to 2018, during which she also co-directed the center.

Throughout her career, Dr. Hassouneh has held several key roles, including Assistant Medical Director for Women’s and Children’s Health at Michigan Medicine’s Northville Health Center. She has worked in a variety of clinical environments, including hospitals and academic institutions, honing her skills in managing complex gynecological conditions, as well as high-risk pregnancies. She founded a specialized clinic for vulvar diseases within a residency training program at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, reflecting her dedication to both patient care and medical education.

Dr. Hassouneh joined Al-Ahli Hospital in August 2024, bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience in women’s health care to the region. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG) and maintains board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Education and Credentials:

Specialized Training and Expertise:

•    Vulvar diseases, including chronic vulvar itching, recurrent vaginal infections, warts, and precancerous lesions of the vagina, cervix, and vulva.
•    Menopause management, hormone replacement therapy, and addressing sexual health concerns such as painful intercourse and vulvar pain.
•    Expertise in laparoscopic and abdominal surgeries, urinary incontinence, prolapse, and care for both low- and high-risk pregnancies, including vaginal deliveries and cesarean sections.
•    Treatment of period-related problems, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and endometriosis.
Professional Background:
•    Clinical Instructor and Co-Director of the Center for Vulvar Diseases, Michigan Medicine (2011–2018)
•    Assistant Medical Director, Women’s and Children’s Health, Northville Health Center (2014–2018)
•    OB/GYN Physician, Community Health Wellness Center, Ohio (2018–2021)
•    OB/GYN Physician, Shady Grove Medical Center (2021–2022)
•    OB/GYN Faculty and Founder of Vulvar Diseases Clinic, Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital (2022–2023)
•    OB/GYN Physician, Mason General Hospital, Shelton, WA (2023–2024)

Professional Background:

•    Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA (2007)
•    Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology – University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA (2011)
•    Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience, Minor in Political Science – University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA (2003)

Affiliations:

•    Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
•    Member, International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease (ISSVD)

License Number:

1429699

Languages Spoken: 

English, Arabic