William Hahn, MD

Dr. William Hahn is an Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Section of Infectious Diseases at Tulane University School of Medicine. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital before pursuing fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Hahn earned his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, graduating with First Class Honors and ranking fourth in his class.

Dr. Hahn's clinical interests include general infectious diseases, travel medicine, antimicrobial stewardship, and the care of complex infectious diseases. He is committed to providing evidence-based, patient-centered care while advancing medical education and scholarly activity. During his fellowship, he actively participated in teaching trainees and contributed to academic conferences through case presentations, journal clubs, and clinical discussions.

His scholarly work includes a publication in the Oxford Journal of Travel Medicine describing a rare case of Japanese encephalitis presenting as transverse myelitis in a traveler returning from Indonesia. He has also presented on topics including fungal infections, Clostridioides difficile, bacterial meningitis, and antimicrobial stewardship.

Recognized for his dedication to education and teamwork, Dr. Hahn received both the Internal Medicine Resident Teacher of the Year and Resident Teammate of the Year awards during his residency at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital. He also served on the residency's Physician Wellbeing Committee and Program Evaluation Committee, reflecting his commitment to physician wellness, mentorship, and continuous improvement in medical education.