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Dr. Rayya Alshohef

Paediatrics Dubai

Dr. Rayya Alshohef

14 years of experience

12,191+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rayya Alshohef at a glance

Dr. Rayya Alshohef is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 7+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rayya Alshohef is a Specialist in Pediatrics with more than six years of clinical experience working in hospitals across Syria and the United Arab Emirates. She provides comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents, with experience managing both general and specialised pediatric conditions.
She completed her medical training at Damascus University and went on to obtain a Master’s degree in General Pediatrics from the University Children’s Hospital in Damascus. She also holds a Diploma in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland and has successfully completed the first step of the Arab Board of Health Specializations examinations.
Dr Alshohef is an active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics and remains committed to ongoing professional development and evidence-based pediatric practice.
Her clinical expertise includes the care of newborns and children with allergy and asthma conditions, infectious and non-infectious illnesses, growth and developmental disorders, nutritional concerns, and pediatric gastrointestinal conditions. She also has extensive experience in preventive pediatric care, including childhood immunisations and routine developmental monitoring.
Known for her compassionate and family-focused approach, Dr Alshohef works closely with parents to provide clear guidance, reassurance, and personalised care plans that support the long-term health and wellbeing of children.

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

— Dr. Rayya Alshohef

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-82459 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-C394AF88 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,959
Annual physical exam 99395 1,793
Vaccination administration 90471 641
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,838

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rayya Alshohef
HEADSHOT
Rayya Alshohef in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rayya Alshohef with the team
WITH TEAM
Rayya Alshohef at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Rayya Alshohef

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Rayya Alshohef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2120/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37383966 · cited by 159
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rayya Alshohef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3322/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31649963 · cited by 45
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Rayya Alshohef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2387/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39690074 · cited by 139
  4. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rayya Alshohef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2409/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34859697 · cited by 129

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rayya.alshohef@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Rayya Alshohef's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Rayya Alshohef treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr. Rayya Alshohef is one of 1,159 paediatrics doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse paediatrics doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Rayya Alshohef specialise in?

    Rayya Alshohef specialises in Paediatrics in Dubai, AE. 7 years of clinical experience.

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    Rayya Alshohef speaks English, Arabic.

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