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Dr. Alaa Nafea
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Dr. Alaa Nafea

Paediatrics (Pediatrics) · Al Ain

5.00 · 11 verified reviews

12,380+ Patients seen
7 Years in practice
11 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Alaa Nafea is a Specialist Paediatrician at Oud Al Touba Diagnostic and Screening Centre (SEHA Clinics) in Abu Dhabi, with more than 17 years of clinical experience in paediatrics and neonatal intensive care. She specialises in the management of critically ill neonates and children, with a particular focus on mechanical ventilation, acute medical and emergency care, and complex outpatient paediatric conditions. Dr Nafea also has a strong interest in breastfeeding medicine and has been working as a dedicated lactation consultant since 2015, supporting mothers and infants with breastfeeding challenges alongside her general paediatrics practice.

She previously served as a pediatric specialist at NMC Specialty Hospital. Previously, she was a Consultant Paediatrician and Lecturer at Zagazig University Tertiary Hospitals, combining clinical expertise with her passion for medical education. In her university role, she taught and mentored medical students and junior doctors, and has been recognised for her skills in teaching, presentation, and patient-centred care. Dr. Nafea continues to promote breastfeeding awareness and child health through clinical practice and content creation.

Her clinical background includes significant experience in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units, paediatric emergency departments, and outpatient general paediatrics. She is known for her expertise in managing complex neonatal ventilation and for providing family-focused care in both acute and chronic paediatric conditions.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Alaa Nafea

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Al Ain (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Paediatrics (Pediatrics)
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics (Pediatrics)

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-823729 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics (Pediatrics)
#EB-DBE61650 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,485
Annual physical exam 99395 1,331
Vaccination administration 90471 1,355
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 300

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Alaa Nafea in consultation
IN OFFICE
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Alaa Nafea at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Alaa Nafea

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics (Pediatrics) across AE
    Alaa Nafea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9813/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32849072 · cited by 77
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics (Pediatrics)
    Alaa Nafea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7727/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37264665 · cited by 175
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics (Pediatrics) across AE
    Alaa Nafea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6324/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39441967 · cited by 17

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics (Pediatrics) European Annual Congress (Paediatrics (Pediatrics)) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics (Pediatrics) National Society Meeting · Al Ain · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics (Pediatrics) — Al Ain · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020

Patient reviews

★ 5.00 11 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
5.00
Knowledge
5.00
Wait Time
4.75
Staff Friendliness
5.00
Ease Of Appointment
4.90
Value For Money
4.92
Would Recommend Pct
99
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-19

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-26

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-01

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics (Pediatrics)
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics (pediatrics)?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alaa.nafea@euroclinics.example
Accepted intl insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

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