Years of Experience: more than 19 years
Nationality: Syria
Languages Known: Arabic, English

Professional Profile

Years of Experience: More than 19 years
Nationality: Syrian
Languages Known: Arabic, English

Biography

Dr. Hanaa Mohamed Alskaf is a highly experienced Consultant Pediatrician with over 19 years of clinical experience in pediatrics and neonatology. She holds the Arab Board Certificate in Pediatrics and Neonatology since 2005 and a Syrian Board Certificate since 2006. She is also officially evaluated as a Pediatric Consultant by the UAE Ministry of Health since 2016.

Dr. Hanaa has extensive experience working in both government and private hospitals in Damascus from 2001 to 2014, followed by continuous pediatric practice in the United Arab Emirates since 2014. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and evidence-based care for infants and children.

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Arab Board Certificate in Pediatrics and Neonatology – 2005

• Syrian Board Certificate in Pediatrics – 2006

• Pediatric Specialty Certification – Syrian Ministry of Health (2005)

• Pediatric Consultant Evaluation – UAE Ministry of Health (2016)

• Early Childhood Nutrition Course – European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for adults

Areas of Expertise

• Diagnosis and treatment of pediatric medical conditions from birth to 14 years, including respiratory, allergic, digestive, hematological, and infectious diseases

• Management of pediatric emergency cases, such as high fever, dehydration, asthma attacks, acute gastroenteritis, and allergic reactions

• Neonatal examination and follow-up

• Administration of vaccinations according to the UAE Ministry of Health national program

• Monitoring psychological, motor, and developmental milestones, with early detection and management of developmental delays

• Monitoring physical growth, managing growth failure, and developing age-appropriate nutritional plans

• Diagnosis and treatment of anemia and vitamin deficiencies affecting child development

• Management and follow-up of chronic pediatric conditions, including asthma, allergies, constipation, and hypothyroidism

• Detection of behavioral and developmental disorders, such as autism, ADHD, and hyperactivity, with referral to specialists when needed

• Providing parental counseling and guidance on children’s physical, psychological, and emotional well-being

• Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for infants and children in emergency situations in coordination with trained hospital teams

• Coordinating referrals to other specialties, including surgery and orthopedics, for comprehensive care

Professional Memberships

• Syrian Pediatric Society

• Arab Board of Health Specialization in Pediatrics

• Syrian Association of Physicians