Dr. Haitham Elbashir

Dr. Haitham Elbashir is a Consultant Paediatrician at Dubai Health with over two decades of clinical experience. He trained at Great Ormond Street Hospital NHS Trust in the United Kingdom and holds fellowship credentials from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. His career has spanned leading institutions across three continents, including roles at Hamad Medical Corporation in Qatar and the NHS in the UK, before joining Dubai Health in 2015.

Dr. Elbashir specializes in rare genetic disorders affecting children, with a particular focus on gene therapy approaches and genomic medicine. His clinical work addresses complex inherited conditions, including neuromuscular disorders and birth defects caused by genetic factors. He brings research expertise to patient care, informed by his publications on genomic landscapes in the Middle East and emerging gene therapy treatments.

He is well-suited for families seeking specialist evaluation of rare or genetic conditions in children, or those exploring cutting-edge genetic therapies. Dr. Elbashir works in English and Arabic.