Helai Ghani
@helaighani
Pediatrician at American Kids Care and founder of Global Pediatric Care, delivering trauma-informed care in crisis-affected regions.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
At Global Pediatric Care, I founded and lead a nonprofit delivering trauma-informed care through rehabilitation, sport-based interventions, and community-driven programming in crisis-affected regions. I direct program design and international partnerships to address gaps in pediatric rehabilitation and mental health support.
At American Kids Care, I deliver pediatric care across preventive, acute, and chronic conditions and coordinate with specialists and behavioral health providers. I also maintain audit-ready documentation aligned with regulatory standards.
I built and operated Kids Care First, a telehealth pediatrics platform focused on accessible care, designing workflows, patient education, and follow-up systems. During a Syrian Medical Mission in Northern Lebanon, I provided care to pediatric patients in underserved communities and coordinated multidisciplinary follow-up.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founder & Executive Director
Global Pediatric Care
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)
Founded and lead a global pediatric nonprofit delivering trauma-informed care through rehabilitation, sport-based interventions, and community-driven programming in crisis-affected regions. Direct organizational strategy, program design, and international partnerships.
Attending Pediatrician
American Kids Care
Sep 2022 - Present (4 years)
Deliver comprehensive pediatric care across preventive, acute, and chronic conditions. Coordinate care with specialists and behavioral health providers.
Founder & Owner
Kids Care First
May 2024 - May 2025 (1 year)
Built and operated a telehealth pediatric platform focused on accessible care. Designed workflows, patient education, and follow-up systems.
Contract Attending Physician
Dept. of State
Jun 2021 - Oct 2021 (4 months)
Conducted medical evaluations and coordinated care for refugee pediatric populations.
Pediatric Clinical Consultant
Health Express Urgent Care
Aug 2019 - Aug 2020 (1 year)
Advised leadership on pediatric service expansion and workflow optimization. Implemented preventive care protocols and staff training.
Attending Pediatrician
Akron Children's Hospital
Jan 2015 - Aug 2020 (5 years 7 months)
Managed acute pediatric presentations and chronic conditions. Ensured safe disposition and continuity of care.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
MetroHealth Medical Center
Residency, Pediatrics
Completed pediatric residency training at MetroHealth Medical Center.
American University of Antigua
MD, Medicine
Grade: Cum Laude
Earned a Doctor of Medicine degree with Cum Laude honors.
George Mason University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology.
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United StatesAuthorized to work in
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