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Dr.
Dr Rima Al-Saffar
Paediatrics
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Dr Rima Al-Saffar
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."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-578194
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-FEED1923
Renewal due 2037
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
HDI Global
4,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2016–2022
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de Barcelona
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2022–2026
Residency · Paediatrics
Universitat de València
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
1,091 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,133 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
2,573 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
2,442 |
Patient reviews
"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Paediatrics — — 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
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 5
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.6964/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 75
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Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
DOI: 10.7215/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 25
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Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across
DOI: 10.4672/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 151
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Paediatrics · European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Paediatrics · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Rima Al-Saffar
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Rima Al-Saffar is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Arabic.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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