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Dr Shaza Attar

Verified Paediatrics Abu Dhabi

Dr Shaza Attar

8 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

2,034+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shaza Attar at a glance

Dr Shaza Attar is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shaza Attar is an experienced paediatric specialist with an international clinical background spanning Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. She currently practices at Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, providing comprehensive paediatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Dr Attar graduated with an MBBS from Omdurman Islamic University in 1997 before completing her MD in Paediatrics in Sudan in 1998. She later achieved Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH) in 2008. She is registered with the Sudan Medical Council, the Saudi Council for Health Specialties, and the Ministry of Health Dubai.
Having completed her foundational paediatric training in Sudan, Dr Attar has developed extensive expertise in emergency and critical paediatrics, neonatal medicine, and the management of premature and critically ill newborns. Her clinical interests include newborn screening, neonatal imaging, seizures, jaundice, birth asphyxia, sepsis, feeding difficulties, and metabolic abnormalities.
Throughout her career, Dr Attar has worked in several busy hospitals, including previous roles at Al Noor Hospital and International Medical Center. She is known for her compassionate approach and effective communication with children and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.

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

— Dr Shaza Attar

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-699647 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-05989D71 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 661
Annual physical exam 99395 371
Vaccination administration 90471 1,867
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,900

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

Office, team & in practice

Shaza Attar
HEADSHOT
Shaza Attar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shaza Attar with the team
WITH TEAM
Shaza Attar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Shaza Attar

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AE
    Shaza Attar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4879/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32307526 · cited by 189
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Shaza Attar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8099/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39852185 · cited by 7
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AE
    Shaza Attar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2119/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37335984 · cited by 137
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Shaza Attar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9058/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39243335 · cited by 3

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Abu Dhabi · 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 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
3 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 Shaza Attar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Shaza Attar 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 Shaza Attar 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Shaza Attar specialise in?

    Shaza Attar specialises in Paediatrics in Abu Dhabi, AE. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Shaza Attar treat?

    Shaza Attar treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shaza Attar practise?

    Shaza Attar practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shaza Attar speak?

    Shaza Attar speaks English, Arabic.

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