# Hesham Hassaballa, MD, FCCP, FAASM

Regional Medical Director, Critical Care

Dr. Hassaballa is a practicing Intensivist with 17+ years of clinical practice. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, and sleep medicine. Dr. Hassaballa is a Regional Medical Director for Sound Physicians’ critical care practice in the Midwest. He leads and oversees ICU clinical operations in Illinois and Missouri, and he is Medical Director of Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary Rehabilitation at Rush-Copley Medical Center in Aurora, IL.

At Rush-Copley, Dr. Hassaballa chairs numerous hospital committees, is part of the Medical Staff Leadership, and has delivered solid improvements in process and outcome metrics, including: ICU length of stay, hospital length of stay of ICU patients, and mortality. Prior to coming to Rush-Copley, Dr. Hassaballa has held various leadership roles at both Elmhurst Memorial Hospital and Alexian Brothers Medical Center.

He’s an Assistant Professor of Medicine and Course Director for Rush University Medical Center, and he serves as a peer reviewer for multiple medical journals. He has presented research a number of times at national meetings, and has also published numerous articles in peer-reviewed medical journals. In addition, Dr. Hassaballa is a prolific writer, with articles appearing in newspapers and websites globally, and has published a medical thriller, “Code Blue.”

## Articles
- ### [Chameleon condition: A reflection for Sepsis Month](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/chameleon-condition-a-reflection-for-sepsis-month/)
September 25, 2024|Critical Care

A patient arrives at the hospital emergency department complaining of a fast, irregular heart rate. Her symptoms present as a type of cardiac arrhythmia known […]

- ### [Critical care alignment: Bridging ICU practices and hospital goals](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/critical-care-alignment-bridging-icu-practices-and-hospital-goals/)
August 9, 2024|Critical Care

The hospital business is tough, especially in the aftermath of a global pandemic. Costs continue to inflate in the healthcare sector, especially clinician labor costs. […]

- ### [Following my path: A reflection for Critical Care Awareness Month](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/following-my-path-a-reflection-for-critical-care-awareness-month/)
May 28, 2024|Critical Care, Culture

May is Critical Care Recognition and Awareness Month. It’s dedicated to taking time to appreciate and recognize the field of critical care and its clinicians […]

- ### [Exploring the top 5 best practices for Sound Critical Care: Multidisciplinary rounds](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/exploring-the-top-5-best-practices-for-sound-critical-care-multidisciplinary-rounds/)
July 6, 2023|Critical Care, Culture, Performance

The critical care unit is a truly special place. It’s where we care for the sickest, most vulnerable patients. Clinicians must be on their toes, […]

- ### [The multifaceted role of an intensivist](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/the-multifaceted-role-of-an-intensivist/)
May 25, 2023|Critical Care

A patient came to the emergency room not feeling well. While he’d been suffering for several days, his worsening lightheadedness, dizziness, stomach pain, nausea, and […]

- ### [Confirmations, Affirmations and Strengthened Skills – Lessons from COVID-19](https://www.soundphysicians.com/article/confirmations-affirmations-and-strengthened-skills-lessons-from-covid-19/)
May 14, 2020|Culture, Leadership

COVID-19 is unlike anything I’ve seen. I’ve never had this many critically ill patients at once, nor have I seen patients become so frighteningly sick, […]

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