
M.B.B.S., Arab Board in Paediatrics
Paediatric intensive care specialist with 11 years' experience caring for critically ill children
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Ala Abdalqader Farraj is a specialist in paediatric intensive care at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Sharjah and completed her paediatric residency at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City. With 11 years of clinical experience across leading UAE hospitals, she is licenced by the Arab Board in Paediatrics.
Dr. Farraj specialises in caring for critically ill children in the paediatric intensive care unit (PICU), where she manages complex medical conditions and life-threatening emergencies in young patients. Her career has included roles at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital and Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital, bringing broad experience in acute paediatric care and rehabilitation settings.
She is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children and their families during critical illness, making her a suitable choice for families seeking specialist PICU care or second opinions on seriously ill children.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.)
University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Paediatric Residency
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Specialist, Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Paediatrician
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Paediatrician
Specialised Rehabilitation Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Paediatric Residency Programme
Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Critical Illness in Children, Organ Dysfunction in Children, Respiratory Failure in Children, Severe Infections in Children.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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