Dr. Saima Asghar

Specialist- Neonatology
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Dr. Saima Asghar MBBS, FCPS, MRCPCH, is a Neonatology Specialist in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) in Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Asghar has over one decade of experience in Paediatrics and Neonatology. She has special expertise in neonatal ventilation and various neonatal procedures and provides comprehensive care to preterm babies and term neonates. Currently, she is an editorial board member of various international, peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Asghar received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan before pursuing an Internship in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine & Pulmonology at Jinnah Hospital, Pakistan. In addition to her clinical roles, Dr. Asghar has published numerous medical articles discussing a wide range of topics related to her field.

Doctor can help with

  • Neonatology
  • General paediatrics

Memberships

  • European Society of Paediatrics and Neonatal Intensive Care (ESPNIC)
  • European Academy of Paediatrics (EAP)
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Glasgow) - MRCPS
  • Member Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) - MRCPE
  • British Perinatal Association (BPA)
  • British Paediatric Neurology Association (BPNA)
  • Pakistan Paediatric Association (PPA)
  • Newborn Brain Society (NBBS)
  • Member - European Board certified Neonatal and Paediatrics intensive care (ESPNIC)

Licences and certifications

  • Licensed, Paediatrics Specialist, Department of Health - Abu Dhabi (DoH)
  • Licensed, Paediatrics Specialist, Dubai Health Authority (DHA)
  • Pakistan Medical & Dental Council

Training and work experience

  • Specialist Physician, Paediatrics & Neonatology

    Emirates Specialty Hospital, UAE

  • Consultant, Paediatrics & Neonatology

    Zubaida Medical Centre, Pakistan

  • Paediatrics & Neonatology Residency

    Services Hospital, Pakistan

  • Internship in Paediatrics, Internal Medicine & Pulmonology

    Jinnah Hospital, Pakistan

Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

    Allama Iqbal Medical College, Pakistan
  • Fellowship

    Paediatrics and Neonatology Services Hospital
  • Fellow of College of Physicians and Surgeons (FCPS Paediatrics), Pakistan

  • European Board of Paediatrics (EBP)

  • Membership of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH)

    UK

Awards and recognitions

  • Recognition Award

    Emirates Speciality Hospital, UAE
  • Winner Quality Improvement Project on Breastfeeding

    Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC), UAE
  • Best Intern of The Year Award

    Jinnah Hospital, Pakistan
  • Best Post Graduate Resident

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