
MD, American Board of Pediatric Nephrology
Consultant pediatric nephrologist specializing in kidney transplantation and chronic kidney disease in children
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Oud Metha, Dubai
Sees
children
Dr. Abdullah Essa Alabbas is a Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Nephrologist at American Hospital Dubai with over 10 years of clinical experience managing kidney conditions in children. He holds both American Board and Canadian board certifications in Pediatric Nephrology, bringing international training and expertise to his practice in the UAE.
Dr. Alabbas earned his medical degree from Arabian Gulf University in Bahrain, completed his internship at King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia, and underwent pediatric and pediatric nephrology training at the University of British Columbia in Canada. He completed advanced fellowship training focused on kidney transplantation and previously served as Clinical Associate Professor and Director of the Fellowship Program at the University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital in Canada.
He specializes in managing complex kidney disorders in children, including congenital abnormalities, chronic kidney disease, dialysis care, and kidney transplantation. Dr. Alabbas is fluent in English and is committed to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for young patients with kidney-related conditions.
Special interests: kidney transplantation in children, congenital kidney disorders, chronic kidney disease management.
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MD
Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
Internship
King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia
American Board of Pediatric Nephrology
University of British Columbia, Canada
Canadian Board of Pediatric Nephrology
University of British Columbia, Canada
Clinical Fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology with focus on Kidney Transplantation
University of British Columbia, Canada
Consultant Pediatric Nephrologist, Clinical Associate Professor, and Director of Fellowship Program
University of Alberta and Stollery Children's Hospital, Canada · up to 10 years
Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Nephrologist
American Hospital Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Acute Kidney Injury, Chronic Kidney Disease in Children, Congenital Kidney Disorders, Glomerulonephritis, Kidney Failure in Children, Nephrotic Syndrome.
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