Dr. Salimah Atiya Abood
MBChB
Pediatric consultant with 25+ years in endocrinology, obesity and diabetes care
Children's Doctor (Pediatrics)ConsultantChildren's Health (Pediatrics)
Experience
25 years
Languages
Ar, Arabic, En, English
Location
Abu Dhabi Gate City, Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
- ✦Over 25 years of pediatric medical experience
- ✦Fellow of Arab Board of Medical Specializations in Pediatrics since 2004
- ✦Member of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (2015)
- ✦Specialist in pediatric endocrinology, obesity and diabetes
About Dr. Salimah Atiya Abood
Dr. Salimah Atiya Abood is a pediatric consultant at Danat Al Emarat Hospital in Abu Dhabi with over 25 years of clinical experience. She trained at Dow Al-Mustansiriya University in Iraq, where she completed her medical degree in 1995, and has worked across reputable medical organizations in both the UAE and Iraq throughout her career.
Dr. Salimah specializes in pediatric endocrinology, focusing on metabolic disorders, childhood obesity, and diabetes management in children. She brings deep expertise in growth and hormonal conditions affecting young patients, with a track record of managing complex endocrine cases.
She is well-suited for families seeking specialist care for children with thyroid problems, growth concerns, obesity, or diabetes. Her professional memberships across international pediatric bodies reflect her commitment to evidence-based practice and staying current with advances in her field.
Special interests: childhood diabetes management, metabolic disorders, growth assessment.
A good choice if you…
- ✓have a child with diabetes or prediabetes
- ✓need expert assessment of your child's growth or thyroid health
- ✓are seeking obesity management for your child
- ✓require specialized care for hormonal or metabolic disorders in children
Expertise at a glance
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