
FRCS, FEBPS
Specialist pediatric surgeon with 40 years' experience in neonatal and emergency surgery
Experience
40 years
Languages
Arabic, English, Hindi
Location
Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Shahid Rashid is a Specialist Pediatric Surgeon at Reem Hospital in Abu Dhabi with over 40 years of clinical experience. He holds fellowships from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow and the European Board of Pediatric Surgery, and earned his medical degree in Pakistan in 1983. After 10 years in major academic institutions in Pakistan, he relocated to the UAE in 1994, where he has spent 31 years providing specialized pediatric surgical care at prestigious hospitals.
Dr. Rashid's expertise covers pediatric surgery, neonatal surgery, minimally invasive surgical techniques, and emergency surgical care for children. Throughout his career, he has managed both routine and complex cases in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings. He remains committed to advancing his field through ongoing professional development and participation in workshops to maintain current surgical techniques.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Arabic, Dr. Rashid combines his extensive surgical expertise with a collaborative approach. He is an active member of the Emirates Medical Association's Pediatric Surgery Society and has contributed to medical education of students and trainees. He is a good fit for families seeking experienced, board-certified pediatric surgical care for newborns and children requiring both routine and complex interventions.
Special interests: neonatal surgical care, advancing pediatric surgical techniques.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Medical degree (MBBS)
Pakistan, Pakistan · 1983
Master's in Surgery
Pakistan, Pakistan · 1992
Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons
Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow, United Kingdom · 1997
Specialist Pediatric Surgeon at major academic institutions
Pakistan, Pakistan · 1983-1994
Specialist Pediatric Surgeon
Reem Hospital and other UAE hospitals, United Arab Emirates · 1994-present
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, Hindi.
Reem Hospital, Al Reem Island, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Congenital Anomalies Requiring Surgery, Neonatal Surgical Conditions.
Profile compiled from Reem Hospital's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Reem Hospital مستشفى ريم
Opp. to Sorbonne University - 223 Ali Khalifa Al Mesmari St - Al Reem Island - Tamouh - Abu Dhabi
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