
Pediatric endocrinologist with 15+ years managing diabetes, obesity and growth disorders in children
Experience
16 years
Languages
Arabic, English, French
Location
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
Dr. Assia Khammar is a pediatric endocrinologist with over 15 years of clinical experience specializing in the care of children with diabetes, obesity, and endocrine disorders. She trained in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology at Marseille University in France, where she also completed specialized training in diabetology and therapeutic patient education. Most recently, she worked as an Attending Physician in the Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology in France, providing both inpatient and outpatient care while contributing to clinical teaching and education of junior doctors.
Dr. Khammar's clinical expertise spans the full range of pediatric endocrine conditions, including diabetes management, childhood obesity, thyroid disorders, growth and puberty issues, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. She has managed large patient populations in both hospital and clinic settings and brings specialized knowledge in therapeutic nutrition and food safety, holding a Master's degree in this field. Her approach emphasizes patient education, working with multidisciplinary teams to deliver both individual and group-based therapeutic programs tailored to children's needs.
She is a good fit for families seeking expert management of their child's endocrine condition, particularly diabetes or obesity, and for those who value a doctor trained in comprehensive patient education and family-centered care.
Special interests: therapeutic patient education in diabetes, nutrition and food safety, growth and development in children.
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Postgraduate training in General Pediatrics, Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology
Marseille University, France
Master's degree (Master 2) in Nutrition and Food Safety
Marseille University, France
Specialized training in therapeutic patient education in diabetology
Marseille University, France
Attending Physician
Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology, France · 2017-2025
Physician Coordinator
Pediatric subacute care and rehabilitation center specializing in obesity and diabetes, France · 2012-2017
Senior Resident
La Timone Children's Hospital, Marseille, France
Consultations are available in Arabic, English, French.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Childhood Obesity, Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia, Growth Disorders, Puberty Disorders, Thyroid Disorders, Type 1 Diabetes in Children, Type 2 Diabetes in Children.
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NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
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