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Department of Pediatrics

​Our mission is to ensure children and families have access to health facility at NGHA of IABFH , we provide a variety of pediatrics services like intensive care , gastroenterology and Cardiology , we fully operated in IABFH in Dammam and covering all areas around us , our Department well equipped with advanced technologies , we assure to our children upmost  courtesy and care following international standards , we provided the care with the most talented physicians , we conduct a lot of community activities for education about common diseases and to provide training, we help our junior physicians in education and opportunities to be the next generation of pediatric healthcare leaders. 
Our vision remains unchanged. We aspire to create the best outcomes for children. This means families come to IABF Hospital Pediatric Department knowing they will get the highest quality care. It means we will reach to cure rare diseases. It means we will sequence your child’s sickness to select the best care pathway. It means we will strive to make an entire Ministry National Guard population healthier, not just through their physical health, but also in their mental health. It means we will redefine the role of the Pediatric Department in the achievement of optimal health.

Operation Capacity​

Below​are the services provided by the Department:
  • Intensive Care Services.

  • Neonatal Intensive Care Services.

  • Pediatrics Cardiology.

  • Pediatrics Allergy and Immunology.

  • General Pediatrics.

  • Pediatrics Infectious Diseases.

  • Pediatrics Endocrinology.

  • Pediatrics Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endoscopy.

  • Preventive Services.

    • Sickle Cell Pediatric Clinic.
    • Respiratory Syncytial Virus -RSV Immunoprophylaxis Clinic.
  • Screening.​​
    • ​Quantitative G-6-PD screening.
    • Universal Newborn Metabolic Screening Program.
    • Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program.
    • Targeted Hip Ultrasound Screening Program (THUSS).
    • Universal pulse oxymetry to R/O Chronic Heart Disease.
  • Curative.
    • ​Treatment for Infections.
  • Diagnostic.
    • ​​Bed side Neonatal and Pediatric Ultrasound.
  • Therapeutic.
    • ​In-patient General Pediatric, NICU, PICU.
    • ​Pediatric Diabetics Insulin Infusion Pump.
  • Rehabilitative.
    • ​​Collaboration with Physiotherapy Department.

Scope of Services​

The Department of Pediatrics mission is to provide safe and effective care aligned with Evidence Based Medicine. To maintain continues professional education to all staff. Contribute to the education of patients, parents and families and to grow steadily according to the available resources and the strategic planning of MNGHA.  And our     vision is to deliver the highest standard of care to the unique needs of newborn, children and their families at all cost.
The Department's clinical care objective is to offer the highest achievable evidence-based care to pediatrics population (neonates, infants and children of all ages) and their families in Eastern Region. The Division of General Pediatrics offers clinical services including outpatient clinics and associated inpatient care that provide continuous, comprehensive care and consultation services that provide second opinions for challenging diagnoses. 
Our OPD services are streamlined to ensure providing the best care for the prevalent diseases in children including; Asthma clinics, Allergy clinics, Sickle Cell Pediatric clinics, Pediatric Cardiology clinics, Pediatric Diabetic clinics, Pediatric Endocrine clinics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Gastro Enterology and High Risk Neonatology clinic, Urgent Care Clinic in addition to the General Pediatric clinics

Training Programs​​​

  • ​Pediatrics Saudi Board

Leadership​

Dr. Maher Al Hatlani

Chairman

Dr. Mohammed Al Omari

Pr​ograms Director​

Contact us

Phone and Extensions: Tel. # 03-85-32574


Department of Pediatrics

The pediatrics Department is one of the leading specialties committed to providing the highest standards of quality care to the community. Round the clock Emergency Services supported by On Call Consultants ensure a safe practice and clinical management. NICU services further enhance the community confidence. Weekly out-reach Clinics protect the Pediatric Cardiology and endocrinology needs.

Staff:

Divission Head: Dr. Salem Shawkat

Dr. Adam Mohammed

Dr. Zuhair Hamid

Dr. Fahad Al Sufayan

Dr, Mohammed Al Omari

Dr. Naeem Shori

Dr. Mahwi Mabkhout Saad

Dr. Khalid Abu Sinnain Mohd

Dr. Fuad Ahmed Al Kershi

Dr. Ayman Saker

Dr. Hedaya Al Assar

Current Services:

  • General Pediatrics
  • NICU / PICU
  • Pediatric Asthma
  • Neonatology Clinics
  • Out Reach Clinics Pediatric Cardiology
  • Out Reach Clinics Pediatric Endocrinology
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12/1/2021 8:41 AM