M.B.B.S., Neonatal Clinical Fellowship, Arab Board, Jordanian Board
Head of neonatal intensive care, expert in premature and critically ill newborns
Experience
13 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
UAE
Sees
children
Dr. Mohammed Abuhelwa is Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Consultant in Neonatology at NMC Royal Women's Hospital in Abu Dhabi. He holds an M.B.B.S. from Jordan University of Science and Technology and has completed specialist training in paediatrics and neonatology, including a prestigious Neonatal Clinical Fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, Canada. With over 13 years of clinical experience across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Canada, Dr. Abuhelwa is recognised for his expertise in managing critically ill and premature newborns in intensive care settings.
His clinical work focuses on neonatal intensive care, treatment of newborn surgical and medical conditions, neonatal brain development, congenital heart problems, newborn resuscitation, and emergency care for high-risk infants. He is particularly experienced in counselling parents before and after complex deliveries and managing premature babies and infants requiring critical care. Dr. Abuhelwa is certified by the Arab Board and Jordanian Board in Paediatrics and Neonatology.
He is a good fit for families with newborns in intensive care, parents of premature babies needing specialist management, and cases involving congenital heart conditions or neurological concerns in newborns. Dr. Abuhelwa speaks fluent Arabic and English, enabling him to care for a diverse patient population with cultural sensitivity and clear communication.
Special interests: premature baby care, high-risk neonatal cases, congenital cardiac anomalies, neonatal neurodevelopment, parental counselling in high-risk deliveries.
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M.B.B.S.
Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Residency in Paediatrics
Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Jordan
Neonatal Bridging Program
Corniche Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Neonatal Clinical Fellowship
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada
Head of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit & Consultant Neonatology
NMC Royal Women's Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultant Neonatology and Acting Head of Department
Danat Al Emarat Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Neonatal Clinical Fellow
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Canada
Neonatal Bridging Program Trainee
Corniche Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Paediatric Resident
Jordan Hospital Medical Center, Jordan
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Women's Hospital.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Birth Asphyxia, Congenital Heart Defects, Neonatal Infections and Sepsis, Neonatal Jaundice, Prematurity and Complications of Premature Birth, Respiratory Distress in Newborns.
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