Hesham A. Hassaballa

Hesham A. Hassaballa is a Chicago doctor and writer. He was featured by the NY Times for his work as an Intensivist during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has written extensively on a freelance basis, being published in newspapers across the country and around the world. He has been a Beliefnet columnist for several years, and has written for the Religion News Service. He was also a columnist for Patheos. His articles have been distributed worldwide by Agence Global. In addition, Dr. Hassaballa has appeared as a guest on WTTW (Channel 11) in Chicago, CNN, Fox News, BBC, and National Public Radio.

Dr. Hassaballa is editor of Medika Life (www.medika.life), the premier health and medical website, and he writes extensively on healthcare, the practice of medicine and critical care, and the human side of medical practice. His medical writings are at www.drhassaballa.com, and he has a Newsletter on LinkedIn called "Healthcare Musings," at www.healthcaremusings.com.

Dr. Hassaballa is co-author of The Beliefnet Guide to Islam (Doubleday), and his essay, "Why I Love the Ten Commandments," was published in the award-winning book Taking Back Islam (Rodale). His book, Noble Brother, is the story of the Prophet Muhammad told entirely in poetry. His first work of fiction, Code Blue, is available worldwide in paperback and on Kindle by Faithful Word Press.

In addition to writing, Dr. Hassaballa helped found the Chicago Chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations and has served on their board of directors. He also co-founded the Bayan Hassaballa Foundation (www.ourangelbayan.org) with his wife and has served as its Executive Director. He now is the Foundation's Treasurer. He is lives in the Chicago area with his wife and four children.