Dr. Mays Mudhafar Abdulghafoor

Dr. Mays Mudhafar Abdulghafoor is a Specialist Paediatrician at Medcare Medical Centre – Arabian Ranches 3 with seven years of clinical experience across the UAE and Canada. She trained at Mafraq Hospital and Sheikh Khalifa Medical City in the UAE, then completed a residency at Alberta Health Services in Calgary, Canada, bringing international expertise to her practice.

Dr. Abdulghafoor manages the full range of childhood health issues — from routine check-ups and immunisations to complex emergencies. She treats acute and chronic conditions including respiratory infections, infectious diseases, stomach pain, constipation, and growth and development concerns. She also provides newborn care, well-child clinic visits, and supports mothers with nutrition and developmental guidance. Her special focus areas include neonatology (newborn care), haematology, emergency medicine, and neurology.

She is accredited by the Arab Board and ACGME-I, and holds advanced life support certifications (PALS, ACLS, BLS, NRP). Beyond clinical work, Dr. Abdulghafoor is active in medical education and community health initiatives, including COVID-19 vaccination outreach. She creates patient education materials for children with chronic conditions and advocates for families navigating complex medical needs. She speaks English, Arabic, Russian, German, and French.