
Paediatric endocrinologist specialising in diabetes, growth disorders and thyroid disease in children
Experience
15 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Nabras Alqahtani is a Paediatric Endocrinology Consultant at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with over 15 years of experience in child endocrinology. She trained at Dubai Medical College and holds an advanced diploma in diabetes care from Malmö University, Sweden. She is licensed as a paediatrics specialist by the Arab Board of Health Specialisations.
Dr. Alqahtani has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing a wide range of hormonal and metabolic conditions in children. She performs specialised tests to evaluate growth hormone deficiency, adrenal insufficiency, and early puberty. She manages both type 1 and type 2 diabetes in children, including emergency situations like diabetic ketoacidosis and newly diagnosed diabetes. She also evaluates and treats short stature, thyroid disease (including Graves' disease), pituitary hormone deficiencies, adrenal disease, delayed puberty, early puberty, and bone health problems.
Dr. Alqahtani uses the latest diabetes management technology available in the UAE, including insulin pumps. She works as a clinical supervisor and is a strong fit for families seeking comprehensive, evidence-based care for hormonal and metabolic disorders in children of all ages.
Special interests: insulin pump therapy, early detection of type 1 diabetes, congenital adrenal hyperplasia, growth hormone deficiency testing.
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Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh)
Dubai Medical College, United Arab Emirates
Advanced Diploma in Diabetes Care and Education
Malmö University, Sweden
Consultant, Paediatric Endocrinology
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Specialist, Paediatric Endocrinology
Mafraq Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Adrenal Insufficiency, Bone Disease, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Delayed Puberty, Diabetes, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Graves' Disease, Growth Hormone Deficiency.
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Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
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Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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