
Senior consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist specialising in high-risk pregnancy and foetal medicine
Experience
33 years
Languages
English, French, Hausa, Ibo, Russian, Yoruba
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
—
Dr. Mariam Georgette Awatai is a Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, with 33 years of clinical experience. She graduated from the University of Lagos, Nigeria in 1990 and has since developed expertise across the full breadth of women's health, with particular depth in complex and high-risk pregnancies. Dr. Awatai holds the Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (UK) and multiple postgraduate qualifications in advanced obstetric scanning, family planning, and minimally invasive surgery.
Her clinical work focuses on managing high-risk pregnancies, foeto-maternal medicine, and prenatal diagnosis and counselling. She is experienced in minimally invasive gynaecological procedures (accredited to Level II), management of fertility concerns, cervical screening, menstrual disorders and abnormal uterine bleeding, and the management of menopausal symptoms. She combines a strong technical skillset with a commitment to medical education and clinical governance.
Dr. Awatai has held senior leadership roles throughout her career in both the UK and UAE, including Head of Department at major hospital groups and Medical Director of her own clinic in Dubai Healthcare City. She is recognised as a speaker, educator, and published author in her field. She is a good fit for patients seeking comprehensive maternity care during complex pregnancies, or gynaecological assessment and treatment from a highly experienced, internationally trained consultant.
Special interests: medical education and training, clinical governance and quality improvement, prenatal counselling and diagnosis, maternal medicine.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
University of Lagos, Nigeria · 1990
Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (CCT)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Diploma in Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound (Dip. RCR/RCOG)
Royal College of Radiologists and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Diploma in Faculty of Family Planning and Reproductive Health (DFFP)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Fellowship of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRCOG)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, United Kingdom
Senior Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, United Arab Emirates
Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Burjeel and Sulaiman Al Habib Hospitals, United Arab Emirates
Medical Director
Dr. Mariam Awatai Clinic, Dubai Healthcare City, United Arab Emirates
Head of Clinical Governance and Lead Consultant for Maternal Medicine
Barnet and Chase Farm NHS Hospital, United Kingdom
Associate Programme Director for Family Medicine
Corniche Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, French, Hausa, Ibo, Russian, Yoruba.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Commonly treated: Abnormal Fetal Development, Benign Gynecological Conditions, Cervical Abnormalities, Fertility Concerns, Menopausal Symptoms.
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
Open in Google Maps ↗exact hospital location
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC): 4.4★ · 4,270 Google reviews — Google rating for the clinic, not this doctor.
No patient reviews yet — be the first.
Visited Dr. Mariam Georgette Awatai? Your experience helps others choose with confidence.
Write the first reviewReviews are written by signed-in users who attest to a visit, screened before publication, and labeled “Patient-reported” until visit verification launches. They are opinions, not medical advice.