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Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar

Verified Paediatrics Al Ain

Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar

16 years of experience 5.0 (28 verified reviews)

7,815+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar at a glance

Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 18+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Al Ain, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Samah Al-Akhdar is a highly experienced paediatrician with a strong background in general paediatrics, neonatal care, and the management of complex childhood conditions. She holds a medical degree and a Master’s Degree in Paediatrics from Ain Shams University in Cairo, as well as being a member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Dr Samah began her career in Egypt, where she spent nine years working in paediatrics and neonatal intensive care units at a government hospital. She later moved to Sharjah, where she gained further experience in both public and private healthcare settings before joining Amina Hospital in Ajman in 2017. In 2022, she became part of the paediatrics team at Mediclinic Al Jowhara Hospital where she currently serves as a physician.
Her clinical expertise includes the management of general paediatric diseases, growth and neurodevelopmental concerns, care for preterm neonates, childhood asthma, allergies, and paediatric emergency cases. Known for her compassionate approach and evidence-based practice, Dr Samah is dedicated to providing high-quality, family-centred care to children of all ages.

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

— Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Al Ain (AE)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-740803 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-06EAFF97 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 147
Annual physical exam 99395 2,389
Vaccination administration 90471 2,861
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,618

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Samah Al-Akhdar in consultation
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Samah Al-Akhdar with the team
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Samah Al-Akhdar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Samah Al-Akhdar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Samah Al-Akhdar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6451/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33838943 · cited by 131
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Samah Al-Akhdar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5978/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34387544 · cited by 41

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Al Ain · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · samah.al.akhdar@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

28 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
28 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Samah Al-Akhdar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Samah Al-Akhdar 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. Samah Al-Akhdar 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 Al Ain matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Al Ain carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Samah Al-Akhdar specialise in?

    Samah Al-Akhdar specialises in Paediatrics in Al Ain, AE. 18 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Samah Al-Akhdar treat?

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  • Where does Samah Al-Akhdar practise?

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    Samah Al-Akhdar speaks English.

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    Samah Al-Akhdar has a verified rating of 5/5 from 28 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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