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Pediatrics
Internationally Certified Pediatric Services
What is Pediatrics?
Pediatrics is the medical specialty that deals with the health of your children from birth to 16 years of age. Pediatricians deal with a multitude of health conditions including acute and chronic diseases, developmental issues, subspecialized pediatric care and more.
At Al Zahra Hospital Dubai we place the highest importance on the heath of your child and peace of mind. We offer Pediatric Care by board certified International Pediatricians as well as Highly Subspecialized Care for your little ones in Endocrinology, Orthopedics, Nephrology and Neurology.
Our Expert Pediatricians treat many children’s health conditions including but not limited to:
- Asthma
- Allergies
- ADHD
- Autism
- Abdominal Pain & Gastrointestinal Issues
- Constipation
- Child Development Assessment
- Chronic Disease
- Cold & Flu
- Well-Baby Care / Well Child Check Up
- Developmental Delay
- Eczema
- ENT Infections
- Headache and Related Neurological Complaints
- Health Education and Promotion
- Juvenile Diabetes
- Vaccinations
- School Entrance Physical / Sport Physical Examination
Meet Our Team
Our team of highly qualified and experienced physicians drawn from across the world
Dr. Hala Marouf
Consultant Paediatrics and NeonatologyDr. Hala Marouf
Consultant Paediatrics and NeonatologyDr. Hala Marouf, is a highly trained Pediatric consultant with over 20 years of experience in Pediatrics & Neonatology- from General pediatric care to intensive care by providing clinical skills to identify and treat early potential serious cases. Significant expertise and preference in Pediatric Pulmonology and children’s asthma.Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Head of NeonatologyDr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Head of NeonatologyDr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram is a Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, with more than 18 years of experience in his field. He is trained in Neonatology from reputed medical institutions in the U.K, Holding a fellowship from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. He worked at several hospitals in the United Kingdom and the UAE including Cambridge University, UK and Wishaw General Hospital, UK. In addition, he is specialized in areas providing neonatal ventilation, neonatal nutrition, jaundice, and neurodevelopment.Dr. Loai Eid
Consultant Paediatrics NephrologistDr. Loai Eid
Consultant Paediatrics NephrologistDr. Loai Eid completed Pediatric and Pediatric Nephrology Fellowship programs from the United States of America. He is certified from both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Pediatric Nephrology. His educational qualifications include the American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology, Fellowship of American Academy of Pediatrics, Fellowship of American Society of Pediatric Nephrology and Masters of Science in Health Science.Dr. Hussein Muad
Specialist PediatricsDr. Hussein Muad
Specialist PediatricsDr. Hussein is a highly qualified and well-trained pediatrician with more than 15 years of experience in pediatric and neonatal medicine. He is an Arab and Syrian Board Certified in pediatrics. He holds a Master degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland RCSI. Dr. Hussein has a high-end profile as a professional in clinical, medical, healthcare quality, health informatics and patient safety.Dr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - PaediatricsDr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - PaediatricsDr. Nagwa has over 30 years experience in the pediatric field in different hospitals and clinics in Egypt and Dubai, She has been working for the last 10 years in Dubai and prior in the eminent teaching hospitals in Cairo, Egypt. She covers a wide range of Paediatric health conditions while treating her little patients and their families with utmost empathy and professionalism.Dr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in PaediatricsDr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in PaediatricsDr. Shafiqa obtained her Medical Degree from Kuwait University (Faculty Of Medicine), and started her Medical Training in Dubai in 1990 followed by Specialization in Pediatrics. She holds over 30 years od experience.Dr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant PediatricianDr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant PediatricianExperienced Board Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years experience. Dr. Mousa provides integrated medical care to children 34 weeks and above.Dr. Aman Sohal
Consultant - Pediatric NeurologyDr. Aman Sohal
Consultant - Pediatric NeurologyDr. Aman Sohal is a Consultant Pediatric Neurologist and Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatric Neurology at MBRU Dubai. Dr. Sohal was awarded Completion of Certified Training (CCT) in Pediatric Neurology and Pediatrics by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in 2012. Dr. Sohal is one of the very few Pediatric Neurologists in the U.K who also trained in Pediatric Neurophysiology as a post CCT fellow. Due to his additional experience, he is proficient in interpreting and carrying out pediatric EEG’s, Nerve conduction study and Needle Electromyography.
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