Who we are
The Chronic Care Center is a medico-social institution, specialized in the treatment and follow-up of childhood chronic diseases: Thalassemia and Type I Diabetes.
Know The Signs
My baby is very pale and has no energy to play. He does not seem to be growing well even though he eats well. I am worried How can I know if he has thalassemia?
How can I know if he has thalassemia?
You consult your child's pediatrician. He will ask for a complete blood count to rule out anemia
Endocrinologists
General assessment at each check up visit, tests interpretation.
Tailoring appropriate insulin therapy and other medication for each patient.
Early detection and treatment of diabetic complications.
MD
Dr. Rita Medlej
Dr. Rita Medlej
MD, Saint Joseph University, Beirut.
Diabetology, Hotel Dieu De Paris, France.
Endocrinology, Cochin Hospital Paris France.
DEA in Molecular Biology.
Member in American Diabetes Association and EDL.
Associate Professor at the Saint Joseph University Medical School.
Endocrinologist and Diabetologist Hotel Dieu De France, Beirut.
Consultant at the Chronic Care Center.
Member of the Chronic Care Center Association (2013 - current).
MD, FAAP
Dr. Hala Tfayli
Dr. Hala Tfayli
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine AUBMC.
American Board Certified in Pediatrics and in Pediatric Endocrinology.
Dr Tfayli completed her training in Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in 2008 and stayed on staff until 2010.
Her research interests are focused on insulin resistance, Diabetes mellitus and PCOS in youth. She has several publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Member of the American Diabetes Association and of the Endocrine Society.
Consultant at the Chronic Care Center (2011 - current).
MD, MSc
Dr. Georges Hajj
Dr. Georges Hajj
Board in Endocrinology, Diabetology and Metabolism - Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Paris Descartes University
Senior Lecturer at Saint Joseph University Medical School.
Consultant at Hotel Dieu de France.
Consultant at Beirut Hospital.
Consultant at Bellevue Medical Center.
Consultant at the Chronic Care Center (2013 - current).