Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
Biosketch
Hatim A Omar, MD, is a board-certified adolescent medicine physician. He retired as Professor of Pediatrics, and Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Kentucky in Lexington in July 2020. Dr. Omar served as founder and chief of the Division of Adolescent Medicine and Young Parent Program at the University of Kentucky from November 1998 until December 2018.
Dr. Omar obtained his medical training at the Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria. He completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology from Second United City Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria and a residency in Pediatrics from West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia. He also completed postgraduate training in Adolescent Medicine at West Virginia University and in Physiology at New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York.
Dr. Omar is the founder & Chairman of the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign. He served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Section on Adolescent Health of the American Academy of Pediatrics and on the Board of Directors of the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.
Dr. Omar has published extensively in all areas of care for adolescents in various peer-reviewed scientific journals, books and many media outlets. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, the International Journal of Adolescent Medicine & Health, Child Health & Human Development, and four other peer reviewed journals.
Dr Omar has served as an ambassador for well-being of adolescents world wide and is highly regarded for his tireless volunteer work on behalf of adolescents. Dr. Omar is the recipient of: Founders of Adolescent Health Award: Community Leadership from the American Academy of Pediatrics: Section on Adolescent Health 2007; Special Achievement Award for bringing awareness to adolescent depression & suicide, American Academy of Pediatrics 2007;The Don Cantley Community Service award, Kentucky Pediatric Society 2007; SAAMY (Sexual Assault Awareness Month Award) for services to sexual abuse victims, presented by KY Association of Sexual Assault Programs 2007; Ohio Valley Society for Adolescent Medicine Award for dedication to adolescent health (for the Stop Youth Suicide Campaign) 2006; Commonwealth of Kentucky Governor's Award for Community Service and Volunteerism 2000; The William Lions Award, UK; Chairman’s Research Award, Chairman’s Teaching Award and the Miracle Maker Award in different years. He was recently appointed Kentucky Colonel, the highest civilian honor in the state.
-
Education and Training
- Fellowship 1997, Adolescent Medicine, West Virginia University
- Residency 1995, Pediatrics, West Virginia University
- Postdoctoral Fellowship 1992, Physiology, New York Medical College
- Residency 1988, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Second United City Hospital
- MD 1985, Medical University - Sofia
- Diploma 1978, Premedical Preparatory Course, Institute for Foreign Students
-
Research
- adolescent medicine
- Adolescent Gynecology
-
Publications
Greydanus D.E., Dickson C.A., Omar H.A. Pediatric and adolescent sexuality: An overview Behavioral Pediatrics II: Neuropsychiatry, Sexuality and Eating Disorders. Fifth Edition. 2022:83-134.
Greydanus D.E., Dickson C.A., Omar H.A., Vu C.T. Pediatric and adolescent sexuality: An overview Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:3-62.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A. Breast disorders in children and adolescents Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:181-240.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A. Menstrual disorders in adolescent females Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:241-321.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Patel D.R., Merrick J. Pediatric and adolescent sexuality and gynecology: Principles for the primary care clinician, second edition Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:1-642.
Omar H., Greydanus D.E. Ovarian tumors in children and adolescents Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:479-507.
Omar H.A. Office pediatric gynecology Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:63-80.
Omar H.A., Greydanus D.E. Pregnancy and abortion Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:383-418.
Patel D.R., Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A. The female athlete Pediatric and Adolescent Sexuality and Gynecology: Principles for the Primary Care Clinician, Second Edition. 2021:509-540.
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. Building children and youth for the future: Some international aspects Building Children and Youth for the Future: Some International Aspects. 2020:1-220.
Omar H. The annual “stop youth suicide” conference, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Building Children and Youth for the Future: Some International Aspects. 2020:187-188.
Bravata G., Patel D.R., Omar H.A. Long-acting reversible contraception for adolescents Pediatric Medicine. 2019;2
Newbery G., Neelakantan M., Cabral M.D., Omar H. Amenorrhea in adolescents Pediatric Medicine. 2019;2
Omar H.A. About the division of adolescent medicine, kentucky children’s hospital at the university of kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Building Youth for the Future: Suicide Prevention Aspects. 2019:163-167.
Omar H.A. Reflections Building Youth for the Future: Suicide Prevention Aspects. 2019:3-6.
Omar H.A. The annual “stop youth suicide” conference, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Building Youth for the Future: Suicide Prevention Aspects. 2019:169-170.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Building youth for the future suicide prevention aspects Building Youth for the Future: Suicide Prevention Aspects. 2019:1-198.
Slavova D., Omar H.A. Is it possible to prevent youth suicide? Building Youth for the Future: Suicide Prevention Aspects. 2019:133-158.
Omar H. About the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Kentucky Children'S Hospital at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States of America Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. 2018:175-180.
Omar H. About the division of adolescent medicine, Kentucky children's hospital at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention. 2018:249-253.
Omar H. Introduction Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. 2018:xxiii-xxiv.
Omar H. The annual "stop youth suicide" conference, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention. 2018:255-256.
Omar H., Chalkley J. Multiple sclerosis in children and adolescents Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. 2018:1-202.
Omar H., Chalkley J. Preface Multiple Sclerosis in Children and Adolescents. 2018:xxv-xxx.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention. 2018:1-278.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Teens and suicide Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention. 2018:3-29.
Patel D.R., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Anxiety and depression in young athletes Building Youth for the Future: A Path towards Suicide Prevention. 2018:137-155.
Henry B., Agarwal A., Chow E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Cannabis: Medical aspects Cannabis: Medical Aspects. 2017:1-265.
Henry B., Agarwal A., Chow E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Foreword: Medical Cannabis: To use or not to use? Cannabis: Medical Aspects. 2017:xvii-xix.
Bargiel-Matusiewicz K., Omar H.A. Coping with stress Public Health: Some International Aspects. 2016:125-134.
Briggs A., Sadhir M., Todd M., Omar H.A. Effect of metformin on body mass index in adolescent females with polycystic ovary syndrome Journal of Pain Management. 2016;9(1):35-38.
Burnett A., Omar H. Sexually transmitted disease: Syphilis Sexuality: Some International Aspects. 2016:69-72.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Dodich C., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Pediatric pain Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. 2016:3-7.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Dodich C., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Perspectives on Pediatric Pain Journal of Pain Management. 2016;9:75-78.
Henry B., Agarwal A., Chow E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Medical cannabis: Miracle or myth? Journal of Pain Management. 2016;9(4):341-343.
Iddings A., Omar H.A. Dysfunctional uterine bleeding and adolescents using etonogestrel (ENG) implant Sexuality: Some International Aspects. 2016:63-68.
Omar H. Positive Youth Development, Part 3. Youth Suicide Prevention Is Everybody's Business Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2016;29(1):77-78.
Omar H.A., Patel D.R., Greydanus D.E., Merrick J. Pediatric pain: Current aspects Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. 2016:1-186.
Stockburger S., Sadhir M., Omar H.A. Phantom limb pain Pediatric Pain: Current Aspects. 2016:117-120.
Stockburger S., Sadhir M., Omar H.A. Phantom limb pain Journal of Pain Management. 2016;9(2):161-164.
Stockburger S.J., Omar H.A. Women’s health Health Care for People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Across the Lifespan. 2016:1349-1358.
Merrick J., Stockburger S., Omar H.A. Sleeping while driving International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2015;27(3):239-240.
Mirsky E., Omar H. Cyberbullying in adolescence Adolescence and Health: Some International Perspectives. 2015:83-86.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Pregnant, even when you did not want to be pregnant International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2015;27(1):1-2.
Trzcieniecka-Green A., Bargiel-Matusiewicz K., Wilczyńska A., Omar H.A. Children with asthma: What about the quality of life of their parents? Child and Adolescent Health Issues (A Tribute to the Pediatrician Donald E Greydanus). 2015:113-119.
Al Romaih W.R.R., Shahtahmasebi S., Omar H.A. United States: Sexual behavior in association with human papilloma virus vaccination in young girls Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. 2014:177-183.
Bandyopadhyay A., Deokar A., Omar H.A. Adolescent dating violence School, Adolescence and Health Issues. 2014:143-163.
Burnett A., Omar H. Syphilis: A forgotten sexually transmitted disease? Frontiers in Public Health. 2014;2(MAR)
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A. Adolescence and human sexuality Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. 2014:9-61.
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. Adolescence and sexuality Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. 2014:3-6.
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. Adolescence and sexuality: International perspectives Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. 2014:1-267.
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. Adolescent health issues School, Adolescence and Health Issues. 2014:1-2.
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. School, adolescence and health issues School, Adolescence and Health Issues. 2014:1-209.
Murray P.J., Braverman P.K., Adelman W.P., Breuner C.C., Levine D.A., Marcell A.V., O'Brien R.F., Gavin L.E., Miller R.J., Omar H.A., Pinzon J.L., Shain B., Smith K., Monte M.D., Burstein G.R. Screening for nonviral sexually transmitted infections in adolescents and young adults Pediatrics. 2014;134(1)
Omar H. Introduction Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2014;27(S)
Omar H.A. What we are not talking about Adolescence and Sexuality: International Perspectives. 2014:225-231.
Robin L., Omar H.A. Adolescent bereavement School, Adolescence and Health Issues. 2014:97-108.
Srinivas A., White M., Omar H.A. Teens texting School, Adolescence and Health Issues. 2014:67-72.
Stockburger S., Omar H. Disability and women's health Intellectual Disability: Some Current Issues. 2014:45-70.
Bandyopadhyay A., Deokar A., Omar H.A. Dating violence in adolescence Children, Violence and Bullying: International Perspectives. 2013:135-154.
Bowling C., Omar H. Self-reported juvenile firesetting Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:9-62.
Burnett A., Omar H. Firesetting and maltreatment Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:63-67.
Burnett A.L., Yozwiak J.A., Omar H.A. Cyberbullying Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. 2013:127-132.
Davidson L., Omar H.A. Firesetting, sexual abuse and long-term consequences Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:69-75.
Granada C., Omar H., Loveless M.B. Update on adolescent gynecology. Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews. 2013;24(1):133-154.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Omar H. Adolescence across the ages: a perpetual paradox is now a precocious paragon of Promethean proportions. Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews. 2013;24
Howell Bowling C., Merrick J., Omar H.A. Self-reported juvenile firesetting: Results from two national survey datasets Frontiers in Public Health. 2013;1(DEC)
McClanahan K.K., Huff M.B., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Prevention: Sexual violence against adolescent and young adult women Children, Violence and Bullying: International Perspectives. 2013:265-270.
Merrick J., Bowling C.H., Omar H.A. Children, adolescents and firesetting Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:1-5.
Merrick J., Bowling C.H., Omar H.A. Firesetting in childhood and adolescence Frontiers in Public Health. 2013;1(OCT)
Merrick J., Kandel I., Omar H.A. Children, violence and bullying Children, Violence and Bullying: International Perspectives. 2013:3-8.
Merrick J., Kandel I., Omar H.A. Children, violence and bullying: International perspectives Children, Violence and Bullying: International Perspectives. 2013:1-316.
Merrick J., Kandel I., Omar H.A. Adolescence, violence, and public health Frontiers in Public Health. 2013;1(SEP)
Merrick J., Tenenbaum A., Omar H.A. Human sexuality and adolescence Frontiers in Public Health. 2013;1(OCT)
Omar H. About the Division of Adolescent Medicine, Kentucky Children's Hospital at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, United States Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:107-110.
Omar H. Adolescent violence prevention Children, Violence and Bullying: International Perspectives. 2013:262-264.
Omar H. Introduction Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2013;26(3 SUPPL)
Omar H., Merrick J. The young and suicide International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2013;25(1):1-2.
Omar H.A., Bowling C.H., Merrick J. Playing with fire: Children, adolescents and firesetting Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:1-125.
Salous A., Al-Alem L., Omar H.A. United States: Mental health issues in an adolescent medicine clinic patient population Mental Health from an International Perspective. 2013:187-192.
Sorrell S., Omar H. College drinking with a call to physicians University and College Students: Health and Development Issues for the Leaders of Tomorrow. 2013:3-8.
Springate J., Omar H.A. The impact of the internet on the sexual health of adolescents Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. 2013:133-138.
Stockburger S., Omar H.A. Menstrual Health: Tampons and menstrual hygiene products Practical Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2013:163-165.
Stockburger S.J., Omar H.A. Firesetting behavior and psychiatric disorders Playing with Fire: Children, Adolescents and Firesetting. 2013:77-86.
Stockburger S.J., Omar H.A. Internet addiction, media use, and difficulties associated with sleeping in adolescents Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. 2013:119-126.
Tsitsika A., Janikian M., Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Internet addiction: A public health concern in adolescence Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. 2013:1-227.
Tsitsika A., Janikian M., Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Introduction Internet Addiction: A Public Health Concern in Adolescence. 2013
McClanahan K., Omar H. Youth and student suicide Suicide From a Global Perspective: Vulnerable Populations and Controversies. 2012:13-20.
McClanahan K.K., Omar H.A. Suicide in prepubertal children Suicide From a Global Perspective: Vulnerable Populations and Controversies. 2012:1-12.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Suicidal behavior and prevention in adolescence Current Issues and Controversies in School and Community Health, Sport and Physical Education. 2012:15-22.
Sorrel S., Omar H.A. College drinking: A call to physicians International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2012;11(3):181-183.
D'Angelo S., Omar H. Parenting adolescents Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:157-165.
Deokar A.M., Jackson W., Omar H.A. Menstrual bleeding patterns in adolescents using etonogestrel (ENG) implant International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2011;23(1):75-77.
Deokar A.M., Smith S.J., Goodwin A.J., Omar H.A. Hyperandrogenism and obesity Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:227-236.
Huff M.B., McClanahan K.K., Omar H.A. Chronic illness and mental health issues Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:171-179.
McClanahan K., Huff M., Omar H. A policy and intervention for overweight children and adolescents Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:59-67.
Omar H. Educating adolescents about pberty: Are we missing something? Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:151-156.
Omar H.A. Foreword Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011
Omar H.A. Youth suicide prevention in rural Kentucky Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:167-170.
Omar H.A., Ventegodt S., Merrick J. Quality of life and adolescents in rural Kentucky Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:1-4.
Salous A., Al-Alem L., Omar H. Mental health aspects of an adolescent medicine clinic patient population Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:237-242.
Salous A., Omar H. Substance abuse among adolescents Rural Child Health: International Aspects. 2011:183-187.
Ventegodt S., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Quality of Life as Medicine: Interventions that Induce Salutogenesis. A Review of the Literature Social Indicators Research. 2011;100(3):415-433.
Bricker J.T., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Adults with childhood illness International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2010;9(2-3):85.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H., Pratt H.D. The Adolescent Female Athlete: Current Concepts and Conundrums Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2010;57:697-718.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Reddy V.N., Feinberg A.N., Omar H.A. Handbook of clinical pediatrics: An update for the ambulatory pediatrician Handbook of Clinical Pediatrics: An Update for the Ambulatory Pediatrician. 2010:1-758.
Omar H.A., Deokar A., Jackson W. Office gynecologic problems in prepupertal girls Handbook of Clinical Pediatrics: An Update for the Ambulatory Pediatrician. 2010:643-664.
Patel D.R., Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Adolescence and sports Adolescence and Sports. 2010:1-144.
Patel D.R., Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Merrick J. Introduction: Adolescent participation in sports Adolescence and Sports. 2010:ix-x.
Patel D.R., Omar H., Terry M. Sport-related Performance Anxiety in Young Female Athletes Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2010;23:325-335.
White M., Omar H.A. Vampirism, vampire cults and the teenager of today International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2010;22(2):189-195.
Bononi B.M., Sant'Anna M.J.C., De Oliveira A.C.V., Renattini T.S., Pinto C., Passarelli M.L., Coates V., Omar H.A. Sexuality and persons with Down syndrome. A study from Brazil International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2009;21(3):319-326.
Deokar A.M., Smith S.J., Goodwin A.J., Omar H.A. Obesity and hyperandrogenism Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:17-27.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H., Patel D.R. Cervical cancer screening in adolescents Pediatrics in Review. 2009;30:23-25.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Tsitsika A.K. Obesity and contraception Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:74-84.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A., Tsitsika A.K., Patel D.R. Menstrual Disorders in Adolescent Females: Current Concepts Disease-a-Month. 2009;55:45-113.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Omar H., Merrick J. Introduction: Obesity as a public health concern Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:1-3.
Greydanus D.E., Patel D.R., Omar H., Merrick J. Obesity and adolescence: A public health concern Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:1-295.
Huff M.B., McClanahan K.K., Brown H.A., Omar H.A. It is more than just a reproductive healthcare visit: Experiences from an adolescent medicine clinic International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2009;21(2):243-248.
Machado J.K.C., Sant'Anna M.J.C., Coates V., Almeida F.J., Berezin E.N., Omar H.A. Brazilian adolescents infected by HIV: Epidemiologic characteristics and adherence to treatment TheScientificWorldJournal. 2009;9:1273-1285.
McClanahan K.K., Huff M.B., Omar H.A. Psychological and social development Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:123-132.
Omar H., Merrick J. Editorial: Holistic approach to health International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2009;8(2):79-80.
Omar H.A., Merrick J. Bridging the gaps: Biomedicine, complementary and alternative medicine in a holistic approach International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2009;8(2):81-106.
Omar H.A., Merrick-Kenig E., Merrick J. Obesity and lack of physical activity Obesity and Adolescence: A Public Health Concern. 2009:107-110.
Salous A., Al-Alem L., Omar H.A. Trends in mental health of an adolescent medicine clinic patient population International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2009;21(1):9-14.
Salous A., Omar H.A. Substance abuse among adolescents: A cross-cultural review International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2009;8(2):155-158.
Salous A., Omar H.A., Jones V., Castro M., Al-Alem L. Weight gain associated with hormonal contraception use in adolescents is not different from control International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2009;8(2):181-186.
Song M., Omar H.A. Discovering the complexities of adolescent compliance to treatment International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2009;21(1):3-8.
Al-Alem L., Omar H. Borderline personality disorder: An overview of history, diagnosis and treatment in adolescents International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(4):395-404.
Carvalho K.A.M., Sant'Anna M.J.C., Coates V., Omar H.A. Medical students: Abuse of psychoactive substances and sexuality aspects International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(3):321-328.
Carvalho K.A.M., Sant'Anna M.J.C., Coates V., Passarelli M.L., Omar H.A. Contraception, adolescence, and ethics in Brazil: Are we prepared? International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(4):529-536.
Deokar A.M., Huff M.B., Omar H.A. Clinical Management of Adolescents with Autism Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2008;55(5):1147-1157.
Deokar A.M., Smith S.J., Omar H.A. Use of topical NSAIDs in acute musculoskeletal sports injury: A brief review Pain in Children and Youth. 2008:13-17.
Greydanus D.E., Omar H.A. Sexuality Issues and Gynecologic Care of Adolescents with Developmental Disabilities Pediatric Clinics of North America. 2008;55:1315-1335.
Huff M.B., McClanahan K.K., Omar H.A. The effects of chronic illness upon mental health status of children and adolescents International Journal on Disability and Human Development. 2008;7(3):273-278.
Kiessling S., McClanahan K., Omar H. Obesity, hypertension, and mental health evaluation in adolescents: A comprehensive approach International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(1):5-15.
Martin C.A., Cook C., Woodring J., Burkhardt G., Guenthner G., Omar H.A., Kelly T.H. Caffeine use: Association with nicotine use, aggression, and other psychopathology in psychiatric and pediatric outpatient adolescents TheScientificWorldJournal. 2008;8:512-516.
McClanahan K., Huff M., Omar H. Adolescent nutrition Clinical Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2008:97-110.
Oliva G.S., de Mendonça R., Sant'Anna M.J.C., Passarelli M.L., Coates V., Omar H.A. Integral care for pregnant adolescents: Impact on offspring International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(4):537-546.
Omar H. What Do Our Adolescent Patients Expect From Us? Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2008;21(3):115-117.
Omar H.A., Fowler A., McClanahan K.K. Significant Reduction of Repeat Teen Pregnancy in a Comprehensive Young Parent Program Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2008;21(5):283-287.
Schevchenko I., Abramov V.V., Gibson P.T., Omar H.A. Medical supervision of young female athletes training in complex coordinational sports International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2008;20(3):343-351.
Smith S., McClanahan K., Omar H. Adolescent pubertal development Clinical Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2008:20-31.
Huff M.B., Abuzz G., Omar H. Detecting and Treating Depression among Adolescents Presenting for Reproductive Care: Realizing Opportunities Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2007;20(6):371-376.
Jones V., Smith S.J., Omar H.A. Nonsexual transmission of anogenital warts in children: A retrospective analysis TheScientificWorldJournal. 2007;7:1896-1899.
Martin C.A., Lommel K., Cox J., Kelly T., Rayens M.K., Woodring J., Omar H. Kiss and Tell: What Do We Know About Pre- and Early Adolescent Females Who Report Dating? A Pilot Study Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2007;20(1):45-49.
Omar H. Mental Health Corner Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2007;20(1):45.
Omar H., Merrick J. Chronic disease prevention in adolescence International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2007;19(2):115-116.
Omar H.A., Smith S.J. Membranous dysmenorrhea: A case series TheScientificWorldJournal. 2007;7:1900-1903.
Sant'Anna M.J.C., Carvalho K.A.M., Melhado A., Coates V., Omar H.A. Teenage pregnancy: Impact of the integral attention given to the pregnant teenager and adolescent mother as a protective factor for repeat pregnancy TheScientificWorldJournal. 2007;7:187-194.
Beznos G., Coates V., Focchi J., Omar H.A. Biomolecular study of the correlation between papillomatosis of the vulvar vestibule in adolescents and human papillomavirus. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:628-636.
Huff M.B., McClanahan K.K., Omar H.A. From healing the whole person: an argument for therapeutic touch as a complement to traditional medical practice. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:2188-2195.
Martin C.A., Guenthner G., Bingcang C., Smith W., Curry T., Omar H.A., Raynes M.K., Kelly T.H. A pilot study: attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sensation seeking, and pubertal changes. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:637-642.
McClanahan K.K., Huff M.B., Omar H.A. Holistic health: does it really include mental health? TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:2092-2099.
McClanahan K.K., Omar H.A. Navigating adolescence with a chronic health condition: A perspective on the psychological effects of HAIR-AN syndrome on adolescent girls TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:1350-1358.
Omar H. Introduction Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2006;19(3):215.
Omar H. Reproductive Care for Adolescents with Disability: Where Should They Get It? Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2006;19(2):109.
Omar H.A., Zakharia R.M., Kanungo S., Huff M., McClanahan K. Incidence of galactorrhea in young women using Depot-Medroxyprogesterone Acetate. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:538-541.
Rager K., Fpwler A., Omar H. Successful treatment of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate-related vaginal bleeding improves continuation rates in adolescents. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:353-355.
Rager K., Omar H. Androgen excess disorders in women: the severe insulin-resistant hyperandrogenic syndrome, HAIR-AN. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:116-121.
Sant'Anna M.J.C., Catunda J.K., Carvalho K.A.M., Coates V., Omar H.A. Pregnant teenager involvement in sexual activity and the social context TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:998-1007.
Timeva T., Milachich T., Antonova I., Arabaji T., Shterev A., Omar H. Correlation between number of retrieved oocytes and pregnancy rate after in vitro fertilization/intracytoplasmic sperm infection. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:686-690.
Ventegodt S., Clausen B., Omar H., Merrick J. Clinical holistic medicine: holistic sexology and acupressure through the vagina (Hippocratic pelvic massage). TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:2066-2079.
van de Venne J., Bradford K., Martin C., Cox M., Omar H.A. Depression, sensation seeking, and maternal smoking as predictors of adolescent cigarette smoking. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2006;6:643-652.
Borghi M.M.S., Coates V., Omar H.A. Evaluation of stature development during childhood and adolescence in individuals with familial hypophosphatemic rickets. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2005;5:868-873.
Omar H. A model program for youth suicide prevention International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2005;17(3):275-278.
Omar H., Kives S. Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA, Depo-Provera) in adolescents: What is next after the FDA black box warning Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2005;18(3):183.
Omar H., Ventegodt S., Merrick J. Holistic adolescent medicine Italian Journal of Pediatrics. 2005;31(5):284-287.
Omar H.A., Rager K. Prevalence of obesity and lack of physical activity among Kentucky adolescents International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2005;17(1):79-82.
Rager K.M., Omar H.A. Hormonal contraception: Noncontraceptive benefits and medical contraindications Adolescent Medicine Clinics. 2005;16(3 SPEC. ISS.):539-551.
Shashidhar H., Omar H. Recurrent lower abdominal pain in older children and adolescents: revised clinical approach. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2005;5:64-70.
Logsdon S., Richards J., Omar H.A. Long-term evaluation of the use of the transdermal contraceptive patch in adolescents. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2004;4:512-516.
Martin C.A., Kelly T.H., Rayens M.K., Brogli B., Himelreich K., Brenzel A., Bingcang C.M., Omar H. Sensation seeking and symptoms of disruptive disorder: Association with nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana use in early and mid-adolescence Psychological Reports. 2004;94(3 I):1075-1082.
Omar H. Opinions in pediatric and adolescent gynecology Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2004;17(4):289.
Omar H., Griffith J.R. Screening for dating violence: Should we screen or not? Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2004;17(1):53-55.
Omar H., Richard J. Cultural sensitivity in providing reproductive care to adolescents Current Opinion in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004;16(5):367-370.
Omar H.A., Logsdon S., Richards J. Clinical profiles, occurrence, and management of adolescent patients with HAIR-AN syndrome. TheScientificWorldJournal. 2004;4:507-511.
Adams C.D., Perkins K.C., Lumley V., Hughes C., Burns J.J., Omar H.A. Validation of the Perkins Adolescent Risk Screen (PARS) Journal of Adolescent Health. 2003;33(6):462-470.
D'Angelo S., Omar H. Parenting adolescents International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2003;15(1):11-19.
Griffith J., Omar H. Association between Vegetarian Diet and Menstrual Problems in Young Women: A Case Presentation and Brief Review Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2003;16(5):319-323.
McElderry D., Omar H. Sex education in the schools: What role does it play? International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2003;15(1):3-9.
Omar H. Management of menstrual problems in adolescents with special health care needs Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2003;16(1):51.
Omar H. Our adolescents - Our future International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2003;15(1):1-2.
Omar H., Griffith J. Adolescent violence prevention: A case presentation International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2003;15(3):281-283.
Omar H., McElderry D., Zakharia R. Educating adolescent about puberty: What are we missing? International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2003;15(1):79-83.
Andreeva P., Omar H.A. Effectiveness of current therapy of bacterial vaginosis International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2002;14(2):145-148.
Hagedorn J., Omar H. Retrospective analysis of youth evaluated for suicide attempt or suicidal ideation in an emergency room setting International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2002;14(1):55-60.
Martin C.A., Kelly T.H., Rayens M.K., Brogli B.R., Brenzel A., Smith W.J., Omar H.A. Sensation seeking, puberty, and nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana use in adolescence Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. 2002;41(12):1495-1502.
Omar H. Clinical pathologic correlation: Recurrent abdominal pain and primary amenorrhea Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2002;15(2):105-107.
Omar H. Opinions in pediatric and adolescent gynecology Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2002;15(3):169-174.
Omar H., Fowler A., D'Angelo S. Improved continuation rate of Depot-Medroxyprogesterone acetate in adolescent mothers International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2002;14(2):149-152.
Omar H.A. Child and adolescent prostitution Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2002;15(5):329-330.
Schroeder B., Adams Hillard P., Omar H., Swedler J. Challenges in pubertal development Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2002;15(4):245-250.
Martin C., Logan T.K., Leukefeld C., Milich R., Omar H., Clayton R. Adolescent and young adult substance use: Association with sensation seeking, self esteem and retrospective report of early pubertal onset. A preliminary examination International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2001;13(3):211-219.
Martin C.A., Mainous A.G., Ford H.H., Mainous R., Slade S., Martin D., Omar H. Attitudes toward guns: Associations with alcohol use and impulsive behaviors International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2001;13(3):205-210.
Omar H.A. Labial adhesion as a complication of primary genital herpes in young women International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2001;13(4):311-315.
Omar H.A. Mysterious rectal bleeding in a female adolescent International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 2001;13(4):335-337.
Omar H.A., Martin C., McElderry D. Screening for depression in adolescents: association with teen pregnancy. Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecology. 2001;14(3):129-133.
Kalenic J.D., Ramirez R.J., Einzig S., Neal W.A., Omar H.A. Estrogen-induced relaxation in bovine coronary arteries in vitro: evidence for a new mechanism. The West Virginia medical journal. 2000;96(6):617-621.
Omar H., Callahan P., Aggarwal S., Perkins K., Young K. Cervical pathology in West Virginia adolescents. The West Virginia medical journal. 2000;96(2):408-409.
Omar H.A. Opinions in pediatric and adolescent gynecology Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 2000;13(4):183-185.
Omar H.A. Adolescent violence as viewed by high school students International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health. 1999;11(3-4):153-158.
Omar H.A., Gong F., Sun M.Y., Einzig S. Nebulized nitroglycerin in children with pulmonary hypertension secondary to congenital heart disease. The West Virginia medical journal. 1999;95(2):74-75.
Omar H.A., Hummel M., Jones E.A., Perkins K.C. Hypoplastic external genitalia in association with X;autosome chromosome translocation Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 1999;12(3):161-164.
Omar H.A., Aggarwal S., Perkins K.C. Tampon use in young women Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. 1998;11(3):143-146.
Omar H.A., Ramirez R., Arsich J., Tracy T., Glover D., Gibson M. Reduction of the human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone by gestational diabetes Journal of Maternal-Fetal Investigation. 1998;8(1):27-30.
Ramirez R.J., Gibson M., Kalenic J., Einzig S., Omar H.A. In vitro vascular relaxation to progesterone and its metabolites in human umbilical and placental blood vessels Journal of Maternal-Fetal Investigation. 1998;8(2):61-65.
Ramirez R.J., Kalenic J., Einzig S., Omar H.A. Caffeine and nicotine: Effects on human placental vascular tone in vitro Journal of Maternal-Fetal Investigation. 1998;8(1):39-45.
Omar H., Ramirez R.J., Arsich J., Einzig S. Properties of an estrogen-induced relaxation in bovine coronary arteries in vitro FASEB Journal. 1997;11(3)
Omar H.A., Ramirez R., Arsich J., Lynch S., Glover D., Gibson M. HELLP syndrome alters human placental vascular relaxation to progesterone Journal of Maternal-Fetal Investigation. 1997;7(1):30-33.
Perkins K., Ferrari N., Rosas A., Besselte R., Williams A., Omar H. You won't know unless you ask: The biopsychosocial interview for adolescents Clinical Pediatrics. 1997;36(2):79-86.
Ramirez R.J., Arsich J., Einzig S., Omar H. Estrogen causes relaxation in human placental blood vessels in vitro FASEB Journal. 1997;11(3)
Mathew R., Omar H.A., Fayngersh R., Shen W., Wang J., Gewitz M.H., Hintze T.H., Wolin M.S. Modulation by atrial natriuretic factor of receptor-mediated cyclic AMP-dependent responses in canine pulmonary artery during heart failure British Journal of Pharmacology. 1996;118(8):1886-1890.
Omar H.A., Rhodes L.A., Ramirez R., Arsich J., Einzig S. Alteration of human placental vascular tone by antiarrhythmic medications in vitro Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology. 1996;7(12):1197-1203.
Figueroa R., Martinez E., Fayngersh R.P., Jiang H., Omar H.A., Tejani N., Wolin M.S. Absence of relaxation to lactate in human placental vessels of pregnancies with severe preeclampsia American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1995;173(6):1800-1806.
Omar H.A., Ramirez R., Gibson M. Properties of a progesterone-induced relaxation in human placental arteries and veins Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. 1995;80(2):370-373.
Figueroa R., Omar H.A., Tejani N., Wolin M.S. Gestational diabetes alters human placental vascular responses to changes in oxygen tension American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993;168(5):1616-1622.
Omar H.A., Figueroa R., Tejani N., Wolin M.S. Properties of a lactate-induced relaxation in human placental arteries and veins American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1993;169(4):912-918.
Omar H.A., Mohazzab H.K.M., Mortelliti M.P., Wolin M.S. O<inf>2</inf>-dependent modulation of calf pulmonary artery tone by lactate: Potential role of H<inf>2</inf>O<inf>2</inf> and cGMP American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. 1993;264(2 8-2)
Mathew R., Omar H.A., Cherry P.D., Gewitz M.H., Wolin M.S. Role of cGMP mechanisms in response of rat pulmonary arteries to hypoxia American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 1992;263(1 32-1)
Omar H.A., Figueroa R., Omar R.A., Wolin M.S. Properties of an endogenous arachidonic acid-elicited relaxing mechanism in human placental vessels American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1992;167(4):1064-1070.
Omar H.A., Wolin M.S. Endothelium-dependent and independent cGMP mechanisms appear to mediate O<inf>2</inf> responses in calf pulmonary resistance arteries American Journal of Physiology - Lung Cellular and Molecular Physiology. 1992;262(5 6-5)
Omar H.A., Wolin M.S. Hydrogen peroxide and reoxygenation cause prostaglandin-mediated contraction of human placental arteries and veins American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 1992;167(1):201-207.
Omar H.A., Cherry P.D., Mortelliti M.P., Burke-Wolin T., Wolin M.S. Inhibition of coronary artery superoxide dismutase attenuates endothelium-dependent and -independent nitrovasodilator relaxation Circulation Research. 1991;69(3):601-608.
Wolin M.S., Omar H.A., Mortelliti M.P., Cherry P.D. Association of pulmonary artery photorelaxation with H<inf>2</inf>O<inf>2</inf> metabolism by catalase American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 1991;261(4 30-4)
Cherry P.D., Omar H.A., Farrell K.A., Stuart J.S., Wolin M.S. Superoxide anion inhibits cGMP-associated bovine pulmonary arterial relaxation American Journal of Physiology - Heart and Circulatory Physiology. 1990;259(4 28-4)