Neonatology
Dr. Narasimha Rao
License: DOH, MOH
15 years of experience
Dr. Narasimha Rao is a Consultant Neonatologist currently practicing at Al Dhafra Hospital, Abu Dhabi. He was an experienced tertiary neonatal specialist with over eight years of expertise in neonatal medicine. Dr. Rao holds MRCPCH certification from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. His clinical interests include neonatal care, clinical research, epidemiology, and medical education. He was also actively involved in integrating digital health strategies to enhance patient outcomes and healthcare delivery. Dr. Rao is committed to continuous professional development and advancing neonatal care through innovation and education.
Dr. Ahmed Hatata
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Ahmed Hatata is a Consultant pediatric with subspeciality interest in neonate, currently practicing at American Hospital Dubai, providing high-level management for critically ill and premature newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Dr. Hatata has extensive experience in clinical care, as well as leadership roles, supervising junior doctors and medical students. He is highly skilled in communicating with families, offering both guidance and emotional support during stressful situations. Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong commitment to professional development, regularly attending conferences and staying current with advancements in neonatal medicine. Dr. Hatata led multiple quality improvement projects and audits which helped his teams to make a real change in his units. With a combination of expertise, leadership, and compassion, Dr. Hatata is dedicated to providing the highest level of care to the most vulnerable neonatal patients.
Dr. Olfa Koobar
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr. Olfa Ben Hadj Khalifa Koobar is a French Consultant Neonatologist as well as Consultant Pediatrician at Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai. She holds an MD in Pediatrics and a subspecialty in Neonatology, with proven competency in pediatric patient care, medical knowledge, and practice‑based learning and improvement. French Board‑certified, she completed all her medical studies in France, earning her medical degree from Nice Sophia Antipolis University in 2009 and her Pediatrics specialty degree from Strasbourg University in 2013. She later pursued a Neonatology fellowship and obtained her DESC subspecialty degree in 2015. She has worked in France and the Middle East over the past several years, gaining expertise in managing extremely premature babies from 23 weeks of gestation.
Dr. Olfa is passionate about the care of extremely premature infants and very low birth weight newborns, breastfeeding support, and the implementation of developmental care, with a strong commitment to family‑centered practice. She follows her newborn patients from discharge through adolescence up to 18 years of age, providing guidance on nutrition and required vaccinations, and remains actively involved in general pediatric consultations. She is also a member of the French Neonatology Society.
