Dr. Samah Alaffara

Dr. Samah Alaffara is a Specialist Pediatrician with over five years of experience in pediatric care. She has worked across well-known healthcare institutions in Syria and Oman, and is now practising at Burjeel in Abu Dhabi. She is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, family-centred care for infants, children, and adolescents, with a focus on understanding each child's individual needs.

Dr. Alaffara has expertise in diagnosing and treating respiratory, gastrointestinal, and infectious diseases in children. She also provides growth and developmental monitoring, oversees childhood vaccinations and immunization counseling, and offers nutritional guidance for infants and children. She is skilled in managing both acute and chronic pediatric conditions, and has experience in emergency and inpatient care settings including neonatal intensive care and the emergency room. She performs pediatric procedures including lumbar puncture, intubation, catheterization, and intraosseous infusion.

Dr. Alaffara takes a family-centered approach, combining clinical expertise with parental counseling and health education. She is a good choice if you are seeking a pediatrician who combines procedural skills with a commitment to supporting families throughout their child's development.