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Dr. Sara Khawaja

Verified Paediatrics Dubai

Dr. Sara Khawaja

3 years of experience 5.0 (105 verified reviews)

10,793+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sara Khawaja at a glance

Dr. Sara Khawaja is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Sara Khawaja is a Specialist Paediatrician and Developmental Paediatrician with over 20 years of experience, providing expert care for children in Dubai. She is a member of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK) and has undergone comprehensive training in Pediatrics in the UK and Singapore. Her training includes tenures at esteemed institutions such as Queen’s Park Hospital in the UK and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital and the National University Hospital in Singapore.
In the UAE, Dr. Sara has built a reputable practice through her work at Latifa Hospital, a leading government tertiary centre for paediatric care, and several renowned private clinics in Dubai, specifically in Motor City. Her general paediatric services encompass sick visits for acute infections, vaccinations, growth monitoring, and the management of chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, eczema, constipation, reflux, anaemia, and bedwetting.
Dr. Sara has a special interest in Developmental Pediatrics. This involves detailed assessment, diagnosis and management of children with delayed milestones, special needs, speech delay, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She is certified to conduct the Griffiths developmental assessment and the ADOS (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule).


Dr. Sara is strongly committed to each child as a whole person, providing holistic care not only for physical ailments but also for behavioural, social, educational and psychological needs. She firmly believes that children are best understood within
the interlinking contexts of family, school and biology. To this end, she is passionate about guiding children, parents and teachers in the establishment of a healthy lifestyle while maximising learning and development, and encouraging preventive approaches and medicine.
Assessments
Dr. Sara conducts detailed developmental assessments for a wide range of presentations, including:
Suspected Autism
Suspected ADHD
Global developmental delay
Isolated speech delay
Isolated motor delay
Ex-premature infants and children with cerebral palsy - Griffiths assessments are recommended for all, to identify possible delays early.
Children with known genetic syndromes
Attention difficulties, hyperactivity, emotional dysregulation and challenging behaviours
Difficulties with peer interaction
Repetitive behaviours
Sensory processing difficulties
Suspected dyspraxia

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

— Dr. Sara Khawaja

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-470032 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-E010AF87 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 676
Annual physical exam 99395 898
Vaccination administration 90471 1,106
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,005

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

Office, team & in practice

Sara Khawaja
HEADSHOT
Sara Khawaja in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sara Khawaja with the team
WITH TEAM
Sara Khawaja at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Sara Khawaja

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AE
    Sara Khawaja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3312/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31941015 · cited by 148
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Sara Khawaja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4953/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36848465 · cited by 46

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
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics 2026-03-25 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics? 2026-01-22 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sara.khawaja@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

105 verified reviews
4.98
★★★★⯨
105 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
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. Sara Khawaja's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Sara Khawaja 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. Sara Khawaja 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

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 Dubai 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 Sara Khawaja specialise in?

    Sara Khawaja specialises in Paediatrics in Dubai, AE. 26 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sara Khawaja treat?

    Sara Khawaja treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sara Khawaja practise?

    Sara Khawaja practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sara Khawaja speak?

    Sara Khawaja speaks English, Urdu.

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    Sara Khawaja has a verified rating of 4.98/5 from 105 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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