Dr. Suhair Ahmed Alnaji
Bachelor of Allied Health Sciences
Speech and language pathologist specializing in swallowing disorders and neurogenic rehabilitation
Speech TherapyAllied Health ProfessionalBones, Muscles & Rehab
Experience
20 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Madar, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
- ✦Over 20 years of clinical experience in speech and language pathology across the UAE and Saudi Arabia
- ✦Served as Consultant in Dysphagia for both adults and children at a major long-term care hospital
- ✦Led multiple rehabilitation centres and clinical teams across the region
- ✦Specializes in advanced swallowing assessment using FEES, VFSS, and MBSImp techniques
About Dr. Suhair Ahmed Alnaji
Dr. Suhair Ahmed Alnaji is a Speech and Language Pathologist with over 20 years of experience working across the UAE and Saudi Arabia. She currently practices at Mediclinic Al Madar and Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination, and previously held leadership roles at several rehabilitation centres and medical clinics in both countries. She served as a Consultant in Dysphagia (swallowing difficulties) for both adults and children at Amana Healthcare Long-Term Care Hospital.
Dr. Alnaji specializes in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using advanced techniques including FEES (flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing), VFSS (videofluoroscopic swallowing study), and bedside evaluations. Her clinical expertise covers articulation problems, stuttering, voice disorders, and neurogenic rehabilitation including aphasia (language loss after stroke) and dysarthria (difficulty speaking after neurological injury). She works with both children and adults across acute care, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.
Dr. Alnaji is recognized for her collaborative approach to care, including interdisciplinary planning, caregiver education, and home programme development. She mentors junior therapists and provides bilingual therapy services in Arabic and English, making her well-suited to the diverse populations she serves.
Special interests: swallowing disorder assessment and treatment, stroke and brain injury recovery, family and caregiver counselling, clinical supervision and staff training, bilingual therapy delivery, student teaching and case supervision.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need specialist assessment or treatment of swallowing difficulties after stroke or brain injury
- ✓require speech or language therapy for children or adults with articulation or voice problems
- need bilingual therapy services in Arabic and English