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Dr. Rima Al-Saffar

Paediatrics New Malden

Dr. Rima Al-Saffar

2 years of experience

11,646+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rima Al-Saffar at a glance

Dr. Rima Al-Saffar is a Paediatrics practitioner based in New Malden, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2022). Serves patients in New Malden, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rima Al-Saffar is a Paediatric Consultant and the general paediatric clinical lead at the Royal London Hospital. Her expertise is in the management of child health from general checkups to more specialist diagnostics with onward referrals to a sub-specialist if required. Her areas of interest include childhood asthma, feeding issues, growth concerns, abdominal pain, headache, recurrent infections, sleep problems, urine infections, and any other unusual presentations causing parental concern.
Dr Al-Saffar is passionate about ensuring the overall well-being of the child and family from early years onward. During her career, she has worked with the World Health Organisation and International Organisation for Migration and has experience working abroad in low resource settings. She has also spent time working with an NHS England programme to improve paediatric outcomes and pathways for the people living in Tower Hamlets
Dr Al-Saffar qualified from St. George's Hospital Medical School in 2003 and went on to complete a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the University of Liverpool.

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

— Dr. Rima Al-Saffar

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, New Malden (GB)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de València, New Malden (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-578194 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-FEED1923 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,091
Annual physical exam 99395 1,133
Vaccination administration 90471 2,573
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,442

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 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rima Al-Saffar
HEADSHOT
Rima Al-Saffar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rima Al-Saffar with the team
WITH TEAM
Rima Al-Saffar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Rima Al-Saffar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Rima Al-Saffar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6964/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36076340 · cited by 75
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Rima Al-Saffar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7215/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34102789 · cited by 25
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across GB
    Rima Al-Saffar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4672/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36149039 · cited by 151

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rima.al.saffar@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. Rima Al-Saffar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Rima Al-Saffar treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in New Malden matters

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  • What does Rima Al-Saffar specialise in?

    Rima Al-Saffar specialises in Paediatrics in New Malden, GB. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rima Al-Saffar treat?

    Rima Al-Saffar treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rima Al-Saffar practise?

    Rima Al-Saffar practises in New Malden, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Rima Al-Saffar speak?

    Rima Al-Saffar speaks English, Arabic.

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