Dr Zaka Ullah Khan

NMC Medical Conference Chair

Welcome to the 1st Annual NMC Medical Conference!

Innovation & Excellence in Paediatrics

It is with great enthusiasm and pride that we invite you to join us for the 1st Annual NMC Medical Conference, dedicated to Innovation & Excellence in Paediatrics.
As the largest private healthcare provider in the UAE, NMC Healthcare remains at the forefront of advancing paediatric medicine through cutting-edge research, clinical expertise, and global collaboration. Over the course of two days, this inaugural event will bring together renowned experts from the USA, UK, India, and across the region to discuss the latest breakthroughs in paediatric healthcare, with a special focus on the evolving landscape of Paediatric Intensive Care.

A Cutting-Edge Scientific Program

This conference is designed to expand knowledge, enhance clinical skills, and foster meaningful discussions on key developments in paediatrics.
  • Plenary Lectures & Subject Updates – Gain insights into the latest advancements in paediatrics
  • Debates & Interactive Panels – Engage in thought-provoking discussions on key paediatric topics
  • Hands-On Workshops – Strengthen practical skills in critical areas of paediatric care

Key Topics Covered

  • Paediatric Cardiology – Innovations in ECG interpretation and diagnostic techniques
  • Endocrinology – Advances in diabetes, growth disorders, and thyroid conditions in children
  • Paediatric Surgery – Cutting-edge surgical techniques and best practices
  • Oncology & Haematology – Insights into paediatric cancer diagnosis and treatment
  • Nephrology – Advances in paediatric kidney care and treatment approaches
  • ENT, Genomics & Metabolic Medicine – Exploring the role of genetics and metabolism in paediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases & Vaccination Strategies – Addressing evolving challenges in disease prevention
  • Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in Paediatric Care – Transforming diagnosis, treatment, and patient care
  • Neurodevelopment & Child Psychology – Emerging trends in cognitive and behavioral health
  • Ultrasound-Guided Venous Access – Essential hands-on training for safe and effective procedures
  • Infectious Diseases & Their Impact on Child Health – Latest research and management strategies

    • A National Platform for Medical Innovation

    This conference marks a significant milestone in positioning the UAE as a leading hub for paediatric medical research, innovation, and collaboration. It serves as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, hands-on clinical training, and professional networking, driving advancements in paediatric healthcare and medical education.
    We invite healthcare professionals, researchers, and paediatric specialists to take part in this transformative event that will shape the future of paediatric medicine.
    I look forward to welcoming you to Abu Dhabi for an enriching and insightful experience.
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    Our Speakers

    International Speakers

    Dr. Shriprasad Deshpande
    Director of the Advanced Cardiac Therapies and Heart Transplant Programme at Children’s National Hospital, USA
    Dr. Patricia A. Abboud  
    MD, MBA,CPE
    Senior Attending Physician & Medical Director,
    Sidra Medicine Qatar
    Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics WCM-Q
    Dr. Mohamad Guftar Shaikh
    Consultant Paediatric Endocrinologist, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, Honorary Clinical Associate Professor, UK
    Dr. Shailinder Singh  
    Head of Surgical Specialities & Critical Care, Nottingham University Hospital (NUH), NHS Trust, UK
    Dr. Praveen Khilnani
    Chairman, Paediatrics, Pulmonology and Critical Care, Medanta, India
    Dr. Amrita Sarpal
    Senior Attending Physician, Assistant Prof. WCM-Q, Fellowship Director, Sidra Medicine, Qatar
    Dr. Joe Brierley  
    Consultant Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK

    UAE Speakers

    Dr. Entesar Al Hammadi
    Consultant Paediatric Nephrologist, Al Jalila Children’s Hospital, Dubai
    Dr Anil Kopuri
    Consultant Neonatologist, Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai, UAE
    Dr. Rahail Ahmad

    Pediatric Emergency Consultant, Danat Al Emarat Women and Children’s Hospital, Abu Dhabi

    Dr. Binu George
    Consultant Neurodevelopmental Disabilities,
    SEHA, Abu Dubai
    Dr. Aman Sohal
    Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Clinical Director of Neuropedia, Dubai
    Dr. Samir Munir
    Consultant in Paediatric Inherited Metabolic Medicine at Al Jalila Children’s Specialty Hospital, Dubai
    Dr. Zainab Malik
    Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist, Genesis Healthcare Centre, Dubai
    Dr. Michael Timms
    Consultant ENT Surgeon, King’s College Hospital London, Dubai, UAE
    Dr. Asma Deeb
    Consultant Paediatrician and Chair of the Paediatric Endocrinology Division, SSMC, Abu Dhabi
    Cassie Purvey
    Wound and Stoma Care Specialist, Director of Clinical Operations, Healium.me, Dubai, UAE
    Dr. Ghassan Ghatasheh
    Consultant Paediatric Infectious Diseases,
    Tawam Hospital, Al Ain, UAE
    Dr. Ayman El-Hattab
    Consultant Clinical Geneticist,
    Genesis Healthcare, Dubai
    Dr. Omendra Narayan
    Consultant Paediatric Pulmonologist,
    American Hospital Dubai
    Dr. Sapna Sandal
    Paediatric Metabolic and Genetic Specialist, Unipath Laboratories
    Dr. Mufaza Asrar Rashid,
    Consultant Family Medicine, DHA

    NMC Speakers

    Dr. Asrar Rashid
    Chairman Health Informatics and Digitisation
    NMC Group, HOD Paediatric Critical Care,
    NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Abdelhameed Mostafa Elmesery
    Head of Paediatric Division and Chair of Paediatric ServicesNMC Royal Hospital,
    Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Deepika Gandhi
    Specialist Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU), NMC Royal Hospital, Sharjah
    Dr. Sanjay Ratanlal Rathi
    Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Endocrinologist, NMC Royal Hospital, DIP
    Dr. Tomson Daniel Thomas
    HOD & Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Kalpana Sengupta
    HOD & Consultant Paediatrician, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
    Dr. Hazem Al Momani
    Consultant Laparoscopic & Bariatric Surgeon, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dubai
    Dr. Raziya Adam Kadwa
    Consultant Paediatric Neurologist, Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Moghira Iqbaluddin Siddiqui
    Specialist Otolaryngologist, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Gaurav Jadon
    Consultant Paediatrician, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
    Dr. Mustafa Albaroodi
    Consultant Paediatric Oncologist & Haematologist, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Mohamed Naufal Seyed Mohamed Buhary
    Consultant Paediatrics & Neonatology, NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Ghaleb F.Seif
    Consultant Ophthalmology – Cataract and Refractive Surgeon, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Mohammed Kasem Abdulaziz Alalwi
    HOD & Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Javed Ismail
    Specialist Paediatric Intensivist, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Mahesh Gautamrao Katre
    Consultant Paediatrics & Allergist, NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai
    Dr. Aditya Rakhecha
    Consultant Paediatrics & Neonatology,
    NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Nilesh Kumar Panchal,
    HOD – Specialist Paediatrician, NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai
    Dr Aamir Yassin
    Consultant Paediatric Pulmonology, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Anas Abu Hazeem
    Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Prof. Hisham Mohamed Mirghani Mubarak
    Consultant and Chair of Foetal Medicine Services, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Manikandasamy Veluchamy
    Specialist Neonatologist, NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Fiji Antony
    HOD & Chief Clinical Dietitian, NMC Specialty Hospital,
    Al Nahda, Dubai
    Dr. Siddharth Budhraja
    Specialist - Paediatrics and Neonatology, NMC Royal Women’s Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Matthew Wells
    Group Legal Counsel,
    NMC Healthcare, Abu Dhabi
    Andrea Thithecott
    Partner and Head of Regulatory, Healthcare Practices and Life Sciences, Al Tamimi & Company, Abu Dhabi

    Scientific & Organizing Committee

    Scientific Committee

    Dr. Sohrab N. Tomaraei
    Chair – Scientific Committee, Consultant Paediatrics,
    NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
    Dr. Asrar Rashid
    Chairman Health Informatics and Digitisation
    NMC Group, HOD Paediatric Critical Care,
    NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
    Dr. Praveen Sreekanthalal
    Consultant Paediatrics, NMC Specialty Hospital, Abu Dhabi
    Dr. Gaurav Jadon
    Consultant Paediatrics, NMC Specialty Hospital, Al Nahda, Dubai
    Dr. Deepika Gandhi
    Specialist Paediatrics & Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU), NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

    Organizing Committee

    Dr. Zaka Ullah Khan
    NMC Medical Conference Chair & Chair of Organizing Committee Chief Clinical Officer, NMC Healthcare
    Dr. Zakir K Mohamed
    Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon –
    Regional Medical Director, Dubai,
    NMC Royal Hospital, DIP, Dubai
    Dr. Asrar Rashid
    Acting Chair of Paediatric Services & Consultant –
    Paediatric Intensive Care, NMC Royal Hospital,
    Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi
    Arun Avamil
    Vice President – Marketing,
    NMC Healthcare
    Bettina Musslick,
    Senior Manager - Patient Experience,
    NMC Healthcare
    Gayathri Rahul
    Manager – Corporate Clinical Projects,
    NMC Healthcare
    Novelle Magbanua
    Executive Secretary – CCO Office,
    NMC Healthcare
    Darine Faik
    Senior Manager – Corporate Marketing,
    NMC Healthcare
    Jose Jr Gangan
    Manager - Document Controller
    Rohith R. Nair
    Manager – PR & Events,
    NMC Healthcare

    Event Location

    • Fairmont Bab Al Bahr, Abu Dhabi
    • April 12- 13 , 2025
    Delivering personalised care that matters.
    CME Accredited Hours by DOH
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