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 Neonatology
Dr. Hala Marouf
Consultant Paediatrics and Neonatology
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Head of Neonatology
Dr. Sridhar Kalyanasundaram
Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician, Head of Neonatology
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Loai Eid
Consultant Paediatrics Nephrologist
Dr. Loai Eid
Consultant Paediatrics Nephrologist
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Hussein Muad
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Hussein Muad
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Hussein is a Pediatrician and Neonatologist at Al Zahra Hospital Dubai. He graduated from Damascus University and is a Board certified in Pediatrics and Neonatology from Syria. He achieved his fellowship and membership from International Society for Quality in Healthcare ISQua. Dr. Hussein pursued MSc in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland RCSI. He has a certificate in Quality and Safety from the Institute for Health Improvement IHI. and shows a particular interest and skills in healthcare quality, patient safety, clinical audit, research, and global projects that are improving health outcomes.
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Dr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - Paediatrics
Dr. Nagwa Iskander Elkhouly
Specialist - Paediatrics
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Yasser Nakhlawi
Consultant in Paediatrics
Dr. Yasser Nakhlawi
Consultant in Paediatrics
Dr. Nakhlawi Previously held the following posts: Chairman of the Pediatric Institute and Pediatric Consultant at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City – Cleveland Clinic – Abu Dhabi. UAE International expert and Consultant for the UNISEF in the area of Child abuse and Neglect Prevention and Child Rights and Advocacy. Consultant in Pediatrics and Neonatology at the American Hospital Dubai – UAE CEO Alexandria Pediatrics, LLC, Alexandria, LA USA. Director of Medical Service at Pinecrest Developmental Center at Pineville, LA. USA. Professor of Pediatrics and Adolescents Medicine at Tulane University, School of Medicine – New Orleans Louisiana. Professor of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University, LA USA Adjunct faculty at Cleveland Clinic, OH USA.
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Dr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in Paediatrics
Dr. Shafiqa Alsayegh
Consultant in Paediatrics
Dr. 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.
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Dr. Samina Ajmal
Consultant - Paediatrics
Dr. Samina Ajmal
Consultant - Paediatrics
20 years of experience in Pediatrics and Neonatology. Attend all pediatric patients, 0-16 years, for well child as well as sick visits, vaccinations and developmental delays. Special interest in pediatric respiratory disorders.
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Dr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Anwar Mousa Micheal
Consultant Pediatrician
Experienced Board Certified Pediatrician with over 20 years experience. Dr. Mousa provides integrated medical care to children 34 weeks and above.
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Dr. Mohammed Zaheeruddin
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Mohammed Zaheeruddin
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Zaheeruddin holds over 30 years of experience in the field of pediatrics. he offers advanced pediatrics care for children of all ages and holds a plethora of qualifications in various sub-specialties of pediatrics
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Dr. Aman Sohal
Consultant - Pediatric Neurology
Dr. Aman Sohal
Consultant - Pediatric Neurology
Dr. 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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