Compassionate, comprehensive healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents, focused on supporting healthy growth, development, and overall well-being.
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Suresh Annamalai is a UK-trained Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 10 years of post-specialisation experience in elective and trauma paediatric orthopaedics. He provides expert, compassionate care for children with bone, joint, and muscle conditions, now practicing in Dubai. He previously held consultant roles at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and Birmingham Children’s Hospital, also as Clinical Lead for the Neuromuscular and DDH services in Leicester and currently, as a Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at King’s College Hospital Dubai.
Dr. Annamalai completed his MBBS, Diploma in Orthopaedics, and obtained FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2013, followed by subspecialty fellowships in Young Hip surgery and Paediatric Orthopaedics. He served as Equality and Diversity Lead and Board Member for the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) and contributed to its global partnerships.
A dedicated educator, he taught at FRCS examinations and national paediatric orthopaedic courses, and is actively involved in research with multiple peer-reviewed publications. He pioneered the use of the femoral brace for femur fractures in Leicester and has a strong focus on holistic care for children. His clinical expertise covers neuromuscular conditions, cerebral palsy, DDH, complex limb deformities, gait problems, clubfoot, paediatric trauma, and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Beyond surgery, Dr. Annamalai is a published author, advocating for children’s well-being through his book, “The Well-Being Adventure: Unlocking the Happy You.” His approach combines clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate, child-centered care.
Specialist Neonatologist
Dr. Suzan Şahin is an Associate Professor of Neonatology and Turkish Board-Certified Pediatrician with over a decade of clinical and academic experience in neonatal intensive care. Currently working as a Specialist NICU at Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE and she completed her Medical education at Hacettepe University, followed by specialization in Pediatrics at Ege University, and advanced Neonatology training through dual fellowships in Türkiye. A prestigious postdoctoral research fellowship was undertaken at the University of California, Davis, further enhancing international expertise.
Specialist Pediatrician
Dr. Menat Alla Elsayed is Specialist Pediatrician with Excellent Neonatology expertise in tertiary NICU units and advanced neonatal procedures. She is now serving as a Specialist Pediatrician at Al Dhafra Hospital. Proven track record of managing extremely preterm infants and delivering high-quality care through multidisciplinary collaboration.
Advanced procedural skills include neonatal resuscitation, intubation, UVC insertion, PICC placement, mechanical ventilation management, and therapeutic hypothermia. Strong clinical expertise in paediatric emergency care, Ward and PICU admissions and management of acute conditions like DKA, Status Epilepticus and seizures, Status Asthmaticus.
Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist
Dr. Selin Elmaogullari is a Specialist Pediatric Endocrinologist with nearly a decade of clinical and academic experience, dedicated to the diagnosis and management of a wide range of endocrine disorders in children. She specializes in growth and development disorders, pubertal disorders, thyroid and pituitary conditions, adrenal disorders, childhood obesity, and all types of diabetes, including advanced diabetes technologies. Dr. Elmaogullari is recognized for her holistic, child-centered approach, strong clinical decision-making, and effective communication with families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
She also manages vitamin D deficiencies and disorders of calcium metabolism, providing comprehensive endocrine care tailored to each child. Alongside her clinical practice, Dr. Elmaogullari has contributed to numerous national and international publications, demonstrating her commitment to advancing pediatric endocrine research. Her expertise combines evidence-based medicine with compassionate care, supporting both the medical and emotional needs of her patients and their families.
Consultant Neonatologist and Consultant Pediatrician
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.
Consultant Neonatology & Pediatrics
Dr. Noorudeen is a highly skilled clinician with six years of experience in the fast-paced Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). He specializes in tertiary and quaternary level neonatal care, with a strong focus on managing premature and low-birth-weight infants. His clinical expertise includes non-invasive and invasive ventilation, difficult neonatal intubation, and the management of neonatal sepsis. He is also experienced in feeding management and performing a wide range of NICU-related procedures. Dr. Noorudeen has a keen interest in quality improvement initiatives, antimicrobial stewardship, clinical research, and medical education. He practices family-centered care, ensuring compassionate involvement of families throughout the neonatal care journey.
Consultant Pediatrics
Dr. Mahesh Gautamrao Katre is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Allergist with over 14 years of practice in the UK and Ireland, now recognized as a leading child allergy specialist in Dubai. He completed advanced paediatric allergy training at Leicester Royal Infirmary and previously served as a Consultant Paediatrician & Allergist at the Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust. Dr. Mahesh provides evidence-based care for food allergies (milk, eggs, nuts), eczema, asthma, rashes, and urticaria, and is highly skilled in skin prick testing for accurate diagnosis. He has a special interest in penicillin allergy delabelling and offers sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy for allergies to house dust mites, cats, and dogs, aiming for long-term symptom control. Alongside allergy care, he manages general paediatric and neonatal conditions, including newborn checks, vaccinations, growth concerns, infections, and gastrointestinal issues. Known for his child-centred, multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Mahesh is committed to continuous education and improving quality of life for children and families.
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Ahmad is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Emergency Medicine Specialist, with over 20 years of medical practice and 18 years of specialist experience. He qualified from the University of Cardiff, UK, holds MRCPCH, and completed his specialty training with Health Education England, earning a CCT in Paediatrics and Paediatric Emergency Medicine. His training spans leading London centres including St George’s, Royal London, St Mary’s, Chelsea & Westminster, and Evelina Children’s Hospital, with expertise across emergency care, critical care, trauma, neonatology, and major paediatric subspecialties. Dr. Ahmad also holds an MSc in Advanced Paediatrics from King’s College London, with a research focus on improving trauma imaging safety in children, and has published and presented his work internationally. He joins Danat Al Emarat Hospital as Head of Paediatric Emergency and Urgent Care, following his role as Head of Department at St George’s Hospital, London. In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Ahmad brings 15 years of senior leadership experience in the charity sector, with a strong interest in organizational development, team performance, and service improvement.
Specialist Pediatrics
Dr. Ghada Nasrat is a Specialist in Paediatrics at Medcare Medical Centre with over 10 years of experience in comprehensive child healthcare. She earned her MBBS from King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah, and completed the Saudi Board in Paediatrics along with a Saudi Fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism through the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities. Her professional background includes roles at King Abdul Aziz University Hospital, King Abdul Aziz Medical City in Riyadh, Feto Maternal Medical Center in Doha, and the American Hospital Dubai. Dr. Nasrat is a member of the American Academy of Paediatrics, the Paediatric Endocrine Society, and leading regional paediatric associations. She provides expert care from infancy through adolescence, managing acute and chronic conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema, constipation, obesity, growth disorders, and nocturnal enuresis. Her special interests include paediatric endocrinology, growth monitoring, obesity management, well-baby care, immunisations, and the evaluation and management of early and delayed puberty.
Specialist Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Dr. Felipe Rezende Caino De Oliveira is a highly experienced Pediatric Critical Care Specialist with over 18 years of clinical expertise in managing critically ill children across complex and high-acuity settings. He is recognized for his strong leadership in pediatric intensive care and his commitment to delivering advanced, evidence-based life-saving treatments.
He holds a PhD in Pediatrics from the University of São Paulo (USP), Brazil, and completed a Fellowship in Pediatric Critical Care at the same institution. His international training includes advanced specialization in Pediatric Oncological Critical Care at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (USA) and a clinical stage in Pediatric Critical Care at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Edmonton, Canada, strengthening his global perspective and expertise in complex pediatric cases.
Dr. Felipe has further enhanced his professional profile with postgraduate training in Health Management from Faculdade Israelita Albert Einstein, São Paulo, and Pediatric Leadership from Harvard Medical School, reflecting his strong interest in healthcare leadership, quality improvement, and system-based pediatric care.
His clinical interests focus on Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) support, advanced respiratory support, pediatric advanced life support, and the management of life-threatening conditions in children. Known for his calm decision-making and multidisciplinary approach, Dr. Felipe combines clinical excellence with compassionate family-centered care.
Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist
Associate Professor Dr. Omendra (Omi) Narayan is a Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist at American Hospital Dubai, with over 16 years of consultant-level experience in the UK NHS. He is UK board certified with dual CCT in Pediatrics and Pediatric Pulmonology and previously served as a Consultant Respiratory Paediatrician at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. In addition to his clinical role, he was an Associate Dean and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Manchester Medical School, University of Manchester, reflecting his strong academic background. Dr. Narayan trained in Pediatrics in London, including at Evelina Children’s Hospital and Great Ormond Street Hospital, and completed subspecialty training in Pediatric Respiratory Medicine at Birmingham Children’s Hospital. At Manchester Children’s Hospital, he led bronchoscopy, sleep medicine, and long-term ventilation services, alongside comprehensive pediatric pulmonology care. His clinical expertise includes asthma, chronic cough, cystic fibrosis, congenital and airway lung disorders, sleep apnoea, long-term ventilation, recurrent chest infections, and allergy-related respiratory conditions.
Consultant Pediatric Pulmonologist
Dr. Amine Daher is a board-certified specialist in Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine with extensive experience in both the fields. Having completed his subspecialty training at reputable institutions in the United States, Dr. Daher holds triple American Board Certification in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. He has spent several years practicing in the US, where he held leadership roles such as medical director of pediatric chronic tracheostomy and ventilator programs. Dr. Daher also founded and led a successful pediatric sleep center, earning accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.
Dr. Daher’s professional objective is to provide exceptional care in Sleep Medicine and Pediatric Pulmonology. His skills include the management of pediatric and adult sleep disorders, interpretation of sleep studies, non invasive ventilation, and flexible bronchoscopy.
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Rana Alghamdi is a General Pediatrics Consultant with extensive experience in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine. Dr. Rana earned a medical degree in Saudi Arabia and completed board examinations in the United States, where they also taught these exams to international medical graduates before starting a pediatrics residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Following residency, Dr. Rana worked at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, providing care for highly complex pediatric patients, and later served in the pediatric emergency department at Endeavor Healthcare System–Northwest Community Hospital. Dr. Rana is skilled in the management and stabilization of critically ill children and acute pediatric illnesses. Clinical expertise also includes common pediatric injuries, such as fractures, lacerations, foreign body removal, and nursemaid’s elbow. In addition, Dr. Rana provides comprehensive general pediatric care for children, adolescents, and newborns.
Consultant Neonatologist
Dr. Vineet Gupta is a British-trained Consultant Neonatologist and Paediatrician with over 20 years of specialist experience in the UK and UAE. He holds MRCPCH and FRCPCH from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) and completed a Clinical Fellowship in Neonatal Medicine at Cambridge University Hospitals. Dr. Gupta also has EACVI accreditation in Echocardiography for Congenital Heart Disease, reflecting his advanced expertise in neonatal and pediatric cardiology. In the UK, he served as Clinical Lead for Neonatal Services in the NHS and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Cardiology at Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital, London, leading NICU operations and enhancing neonatal cardiology services. He is committed to family-integrated, patient-centered care and currently contributes to education as a Clinical Professor of Paediatrics and Neonatology at DMIHER University, India, while frequently speaking at international conferences. His clinical expertise includes management of extreme preterm infants, high-risk pregnancies, advanced ventilation, targeted neonatal echocardiography, neonatal neuroprotection, sepsis and metabolic disorders, congenital heart disease, and comprehensive pediatric care.
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Munaf is a UK board-certified Consultant Paediatrician with a special interest in Paediatric Cardiology. He has a strong academic background and is currently an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Sharjah, having previously served as an Associate Medical Professor at the American University of the Caribbean and as faculty at King’s College Hospital, London, and Brighton and Sussex Medical School. He obtained his medical degree from Khyber Medical College, Pakistan, and completed his paediatric residency training in the United Kingdom. Dr. Munaf has worked in several prestigious UK institutions, including the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, and King’s College Hospital, London. He has extensive experience in teaching and training junior doctors and medical students. His clinical interests include general paediatrics, comprehensive paediatric cardiology assessments (echocardiography, ECGs, ambulatory monitoring and exercise testing), cardiac screening for children and athletes, and the management of common childhood illnesses, growth and development, and preventive care.
Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Rawan Al-Najjar is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics with extensive experience in comprehensive pediatric care. She earned her MBBS in Medicine and Surgery from the Jordan University of Science and Technology before relocating to the United States. She completed her Pediatrics residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch and is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics. Dr. Al-Najjar is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Over the past eight years, she served at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital, contributing to high-quality clinical care and academic activities. Her background reflects a strong blend of clinical excellence, academic involvement, and commitment to pediatric education and patient care.
Consultant Pediatric Surgery & Head of Pediatric Services
Dr. Amulya Saxena is an award‑winning Consultant in Neonatal and Pediatric Surgery at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Imperial College London, and the Past President of the European Pediatric Surgeons’ Association (EUPSA). He is also the Editor‑in‑Chief of the Journal of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery. He trained in pediatric and neonatal surgery at the Medical University of Münster, Germany, and served as Deputy Director of Pediatric Surgery at the University of Graz, Austria, following a Research Fellowship at Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School.
Dr. Saxena specializes in the surgical management of premature and neonatal babies and complex congenital malformations, with expertise in chest wall deformities, advanced minimal access surgery (laparoscopy and thoracoscopy), and pediatric gynecology. He has performed advanced procedures in over 20 countries and has received prestigious European and international awards for his scientific contributions. He is the author and editor of two textbooks, including Essentials of Pediatric Endoscopic Surgery and Chest Wall Deformities, and has published numerous peer‑reviewed articles and book chapters.
Dr. Saxena directs European Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy Courses across the UK, Latvia, Serbia, Romania, Azerbaijan, and Switzerland. He chairs the EUPSA European Consensus Statement Committee and STEPS Seminars and serves on the WOFAPS Scholarship Committee. He has gained extensive international experience across Europe, the USA, and Japan. Throughout his career, he has combined clinical excellence with education, research, and leadership in pediatric surgery.
Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Critical Care
Dr. Girish H. C. is a Consultant Pediatrician with over 35 years of experience in general pediatrics and 27 years in pediatric critical care, currently practicing in the UAE. He trained in India, completed his pediatric residency at the State University of New York, and earned American Board Certifications in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care, including fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has held senior clinical roles across the USA, UK, Singapore, and India, where he helped establish pediatric and ICU services and successfully ran a private pediatric practice in Bangalore for two decades.
Dr. Girish’s clinical expertise spans routine well‑baby care, immunizations, general childhood illnesses, chronic care for medically complex pediatric patients, pediatric critical care, mechanical ventilation, and pediatric cardiac critical care. He is recognized for his patient‑ and family‑centered approach, prioritizing safety, education, and comprehensive support. His extensive international experience provides him with a broad, nuanced perspective in delivering high‑quality, compassionate pediatric care.
Consultant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Kahtan Georgis is a Consultant in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery with over 20 years of experience treating a wide range of orthopedic conditions in children. He specializes in congenital and developmental anomalies, skeletal dysplasia, trauma, and deformities such as clubfoot, Perthes’ disease, bowed legs, flatfoot, and scoliosis. Dr. Georgis is an expert in lower limb lengthening and reconstruction, as well as correcting bone deformities associated with skeletal dysplasia and rare diseases, including cerebral palsy. He also manages pediatric sports injuries, including ACL tears, meniscus injuries, and recurrent patella dislocations, providing tailored interventions for optimal recovery. His surgical approach combines advanced techniques with evidence-based methodologies, ensuring long-term musculoskeletal health for his patients. Additionally, Dr. Georgis utilizes Botulinum toxin injections to treat muscle spasticity, further supporting functional improvement in children with neuromuscular conditions.
Consultant Pediatric Anesthetist
Dr. Amrit Suman is a Consultant Pediatric Anesthetist currently practicing in Dubai, UAE, most recently at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital. Prior to this, he served as a Consultant Pediatric Anesthetist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital in the United Kingdom for four years. He completed advanced pediatric anesthesia fellowships at the prestigious Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London and Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Dr. Suman undertook his core anesthetic training as an Anesthetic Registrar with the Birmingham School of Anesthesia in the West Midlands. He earned his MBBS from the University of Leicester after previously completing a Bachelor of Laws (LLB), reflecting a strong academic foundation alongside his clinical expertise.
