
Consultant paediatrician specialising in allergies and asthma with 30 years' experience
Experience
30 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Saleh Ghazal is a Consultant Paediatrician at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, bringing three decades of clinical experience to the care of children. He trained in the UK and holds the Diploma in Child Health (DCH) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics. Before moving to Abu Dhabi, he worked as a consultant at several NHS hospitals in the UK, including the University Hospital of North Durham where he gained extensive experience managing both acute and chronic paediatric conditions.
Dr. Ghazal has particular expertise in allergies and asthma in children, conditions that affect many families seeking specialist guidance. He combines his broad paediatric knowledge with focused training in respiratory and allergy conditions. His practice covers the full range of general paediatric problems—from infections and developmental concerns to complex chronic conditions—supported by evidence-based clinical approaches.
Beyond direct patient care, Dr. Ghazal is actively involved in medical education and training. He mentors junior doctors, coordinates educational activities at local and regional levels, and serves as an examination board member for the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health. He is a good fit for families needing expert paediatric care, particularly those with children struggling with allergies or asthma, as well as for those seeking a doctor who combines clinical excellence with a genuine commitment to teaching and professional development.
Special interests: paediatric allergies, paediatric asthma, pulmonology, medical education and training.
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MBBS
University of Tripoli, Libya
Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
University of Tripoli, Libya
Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Paediatrics
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
Consultant Paediatrician
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
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Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Acute Pediatric Illness, Allergies in Children, Asthma in Children, Chronic Pediatric Conditions, Developmental Concerns, Fever and Common Infections, Respiratory Infections.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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