About Philip Hanna, MBCHB, MSC
Philip Hanna, MD, MSc completed advanced clinical fellowships in Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine and Foot & Ankle Surgery at prestigious US institutions such as Harvard University, Tufts University, the University of Connecticut and Case Western Reserve University. He earned his medical degree and completed his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Tanta University in Egypt.
While at the University of Connecticut, he provided expert care to collegiate athletes, gaining valuable experience in managing sports-related injuries. With his diverse and comprehensive training, he is dedicated to delivering personalized care for complex injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. Driven by a strong passion for athlete care, Dr. Hanna is committed to guiding patients through a swift and safe return to their sports activities. He employs cutting-edge surgical methods and rehabilitation protocols to ensure the best possible recovery and performance.
Clinical Interests:
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Articular cartilage restoration
- Lower limb alignment disorders
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Pediatric fractures
- Pediatric/adolescent foot and ankle conditions
- Pediatric/adolescent sports injuries
Treats:
- Pediatrics
Languages:
- Arabic
Locations
Children's Orthopaedics Service
55 Fruit Street
Yawkey Center for Outpatient Care
Suite 3E
Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8523
Fax: 617-724-0551
Mass General Orthopaedics: Children's Orthopaedics in Danvers
102-104 Endicott Street
Lower Level 00
Danvers, MA 01923
Phone: 617-726-8523
Fax: 617-724-0551
Medical Education
- MBCHB, Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
- Residency, Tanta University Faculty of Medicine
- Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University Hospitals and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital
- Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Fellowship, New England Baptist Hospital
- Fellowship, University of Connecitut
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
Note: This provider may accept more insurance plans than shown; please call the practice to find out if your plan is accepted.
Research
Dr. Hanna is a distinguished clinician-scientist whose work is at the forefront of addressing challenging problems in orthopedic practice through innovative basic science and clinical research. His research interest includes, but is not limited to, studying of joints biomechanics, risk factors for sports injuries in young athletes, outcome of management of sports injuries in pediatric and adolescent athletes, bone healing enhancement, development of orthopedic biodegradable implants, early diagnosis of acute compartment syndrome and osseointegrated prosthesis.
Publications
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Select Publications:
- Hanna P, Kiers V, Kim S. 174. Knotless and tailless subcuticular wound closure using nonbarbed monofilament suture may reduce the risk for surgical site infection. The Spine Journal. 2023 Sep 1;23(9):S89.
- Lechtig A, Hanna P, Nagy JA, Wixted J, Nazarian A, Rutkove SB. Electrical impedance myography for the early detection of muscle ischemia secondary to compartment syndrome: a study in a rat model. Scientific Reports. 2023 Oct 25;13(1):18252.
- Garcia M, Momenzadah K, Shariyate MJ, Kheir N, Khak M, Villarreal JB, Abbasian M, Flaherty AF, Hanna P, Ramappa A, Paschos NK. Plastic and elastic biomechanical properties of anterior cruciate ligament autografts. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2024 Feb 19;25(1):157.
- Spang R, Egan J, Hanna P, Lechtig A, Haber D, DeAngelis JP, Nazarian A, Ramappa AJ. Comparison of patellofemoral kinematics and stability after medial patellofemoral ligament and medial quadriceps tendon?femoral ligament reconstruction. The American Journal of Sports Medicine. 2020 Jul;48(9):2252-9.
- Patrick MW, Jan PH, Harlow E, Hanna P, Lechtig A, Okajima S, Biggane P, Nasr M, Zurakowski D, Duggal N, Nazarian A. Tendon lengthening after Achilles tendon rupture?passive effects on the ankle joint in a cadaveric pilot study simulating weight bearing. Injury. 2020 Feb 1;51(2):532-6.
- McMellen CJ, Ina JG, Ren BO, Hanna P, Gilmore A. Modified Grammont Soft-Tissue Distal Patellar Realignment and Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Reconstruction for Patellofemoral Instability in Pediatric Patients. Arthroscopy Techniques. 2022 Dec 1;11(12):e2255-63.