Dr. Laura Paterson
MBChB
Staff anesthesiologist specializing in pediatric, colorectal and robotic surgery anesthesia
AnesthesiaConsultantSurgery & Critical Care
Experience
19 years
Languages
English
Location
Al Maryah Island, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults
- ✦17 years of clinical anesthesia experience
- ✦Specialized fellowship training in pediatric anesthesia
- ✦Consultant-level experience at a major UK teaching hospital
- ✦Fellow of the Royal College of Anaesthetists
About Dr. Laura Paterson
Dr. Laura Paterson is a Staff Physician in the Anesthesiology Department at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, bringing 17 years of clinical experience. She trained at the University of Aberdeen and completed specialist anesthesia training through the West of Scotland School of Anesthesia, followed by a dedicated fellowship in pediatric anesthesia at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow. Before relocating to Abu Dhabi, she worked as a Consultant Anesthesiologist at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.
Dr. Paterson manages a broad range of anesthesia services, with particular expertise in pediatric and neonatal general anesthesia, ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia (nerve blocks), and anesthesia for specialized surgical procedures including robotic and colorectal surgery, as well as ear, nose and throat (ENT) operations. She brings a strong focus on perioperative care—managing patient safety and comfort before, during and after surgery.
Special interests: perioperative medicine, anesthesia for colorectal surgery including robotics, sustainable anesthesia, medical education.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need anesthesia for pediatric or neonatal surgery
- ✓require anesthesia for robotic or colorectal procedures
- ✓want perioperative care from a specialist with advanced training in regional anesthesia techniques
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