Hala F. Bastawros, M.D.

Dr. Bastawros, the primary author of this volume, earned her M.D. from Cairo University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, in 1992, and obtained her USA Medical Certificate in 1999. With extensive experience in internal medicine, she has practiced in numerous teaching facilities. Dr. Bastawros is well-versed in instructing clinical signs, pathophysiology, and the effective management of various diseases. Since 2008, Dr. Bastawros has been an esteemed faculty member at Iowa State University, dedicating her efforts to educating pre-health professional career students. Over the years, she has provided guidance to numerous pre-medical students during their rotations and has also delivered courses on basic science with clinical orientation, emphasizing at Human Anatomy and Human Reproduction.