
BSc Medicine, Maastricht University, The Netherlands MSc Medicine, Maastricht University, The Netherlands Specialty training Otorhinolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, The Netherlands Fellowship Pediatric Otolaryngology, Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
Pediatric ENT specialist with expertise in airway disorders, hearing rehabilitation and cochlear implants
Experience
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Languages
Dutch, English
Location
Oud Metha, Dubai
Sees
children
Dr. Simone Schaefer is a Dutch board-certified consultant in pediatric ear, nose and throat surgery (ENT) with extensive experience managing complex ear, nose, throat and airway disorders in children at leading tertiary referral centers. She trained in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery at Maastricht University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, then completed an advanced fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, one of the United Kingdom's busiest pediatric ENT departments.
Dr. Schaefer spent nine years as a Consultant Pediatric ENT Surgeon at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, where she later served as Head of Department. Her clinical expertise spans the full range of pediatric ENT conditions, with particular focus on hearing disorders, cochlear implants, surgery to preserve hearing, airway problems in children, and complex cases requiring input from multiple specialists. She remains actively involved in research and international collaborations to advance pediatric ENT care.
She is an excellent choice for families seeking specialist care for children with ear infections, hearing loss, airway issues, or those requiring cochlear implants. Her extensive experience at major children's hospitals and leadership background ensure comprehensive, evidence-based management.
Special interests: cochlear implantation, hearing preservation surgery, pediatric airway management, multidisciplinary pediatric ENT care.
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BSc Medicine
Maastricht University, Netherlands
MSc Medicine
Maastricht University, Netherlands
Specialty training in Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery
Maastricht University Medical Centre, Netherlands
Fellowship in Pediatric Otolaryngology
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngology
Sheffield Children's Hospital, United Kingdom · 2017-2018
Consultant Pediatric Otolaryngology
Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, United Kingdom · 2018-2026
Consultations are available in Dutch, English.
American Hospital — American Hospital Dubai, Oud Metha, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Adenoid and Tonsil Problems, Airway Disorders in Children, Balance Disorders, Ear Infections in Children, Hearing Loss in Children, Middle Ear Disease.
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