Pediatrics
Dr. Felipe Rezende Caino De Oliveira
License: MOH
17 years of experience
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.
Dr. Ghada Nasrat
License: DHA
15 years of experience
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.
Dr. Rahail Ahmad
License: DHA
20 years of experience
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.
Dr. Mahesh Gautamrao Katre
License: DHA
15 years of experience
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.
Dr. Shajeer Noorudeen
License: DHA
10 years of experience
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.
Dr. Olfa Koobar
License: DHA
15 years of experience
Dr Olfa Ben Hadj Khalifa Koobar is a French Consultant Neonatologist at CMC Hospital Dubai and head of the NICU. She has a MD in Pediatrics and a subspecialty in Neonatology. She has proven competency in pediatric patient care, medical knowledge and practice-based learning and improvement. Dr Olfa is French Board certified. She completed all her medical studies in France. She obtained her medical degree from Nice Sophia Antipolis University in 2009 then her Pediatrics specialty degrees from Strasbourg University in 2013. She pursued a Neonatology fellowship and obtained her DESC subspecialty degree in 2015. She worked in France then in the middle east for the last few years. She gained expertise in handling extreme premature babies from 23 weeks of gestational age. She is passionate about extreme premature infants and very low birth weight newborns management, breastfeeding support and developmental care implementation. Her approach is to deliver a family centered care. She loves to follow her newborns patients from discharge until the age of 18 and to give them advices for nutrition or required vaccines. She is also actively involved in the general pediatrics medical consultations. She is member of the French Neonatology Society.
Dr. Selin Elmaogullari
License: DHA
10 years of experience
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.
Dr. Menat Alla Elsayed
License: DOH
3 years of experience
Dr. Menat Alla Elsayed is Specialist Pediatrician with Excellent Neonatology expertise in tertiary NICU units and advanced neonatal procedures. 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.
Dr. Suzan Sahin
License: DOH
9 years of experience
Dr. Suzan Şahin is an Associate Professor of Neonatology and Board-Certified Pediatrician with over a decade of clinical and academic experience in neonatal intensive care. Medical education was completed 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.
Dr. Suresh Annamalai
License: DHA
12 years of experience
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, serving as Clinical Lead for the Neuromuscular and DDH services in Leicester. 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 serves as Equality and Diversity Lead and Board Member for the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) and contributes to its global partnerships. A dedicated educator, he teaches 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.
