Rola Saliby

DHA-licensed Specialist Pediatrician with over 18 years of comprehensive medical experience, including more than 14 years as a board-certified specialist across leading hospitals and clinics in the UAE and Syria. Skilled in the full spectrum of pediatric care — newborn through adolescent — with strong expertise in growth and development, acute and chronic illness management, emergency and intensive care, and preventive medicine. Recognized for patient-centered care, clear communication with families, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

Specialist Pediatrician at American Hospital Clinic (2026-09 – Present)

• Provide comprehensive outpatient pediatric care to newborns, infants, children, and adolescents.
• Conduct well-child visits and routine examinations to assess growth, development, and nutritional status.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic pediatric conditions, developing individualized treatment plans.
• Administer vaccinations and preventive care in line with UAE national immunization and international pediatric guidelines.
• Counsel parents on child health, nutrition, immunization, behavior, and developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary specialty teams and coordinate referrals for further investigation or inpatient care.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation in the hospital electronic medical record system.

Specialist Pediatrician at Emirates Hospital (2018-02 – 2026-08)

• Provided comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Conducted routine examinations to assess growth, development, and nutritional status, and identified early signs of illness.
• Diagnosed and managed a wide range of acute and chronic pediatric conditions; developed individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribed medications, vaccinations, and preventive treatments in line with international pediatric guidelines.
• Participated in emergency room and intensive care unit on-call coverage as required.
• Counseled parents on child health, nutrition, immunization, behavior, and developmental milestones.
• Maintained accurate, up-to-date clinical documentation using Trakcare EMR.

Specialist Pediatrician at Health Bay Polyclinic (2017-05 – 2017-10)

• Delivered specialist outpatient pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents.
• Performed regular well-child examinations and developmental assessments.
• Managed acute illnesses, prescribed treatment plans, and provided vaccinations.
• Coordinated emergency referrals and supported intensive care management when required.
• Completed all clinical documentation and clinic records.

Specialist Pediatrician at Safita Central Hospital (2014-05 – 2016-01)

• Provided full-spectrum inpatient and outpatient pediatric care.
• Conducted routine growth and development assessments and managed common childhood illnesses.
• Participated actively in emergency room and pediatric intensive care unit duties.
• Supervised junior medical staff and contributed to departmental case discussions.
• Maintained complete hospital records and patient files.

Specialist Pediatrician at Al Baraem Hospital (2012-04 – 2014-04)

• Received and assessed pediatric patients across a broad range of medical concerns.
• Performed comprehensive examinations to monitor growth and development.
• Prescribed and managed pharmacological treatment plans.
• Provided emergency room and intensive care coverage as required.

Resident Pediatrician (Specialist Training) at Children's Hospital, Ministry of Health (2008-09 – 2012-12)

• Completed four-year residential specialist training in pediatrics at the leading tertiary children's hospital in Damascus.
• Received, examined, and managed inpatients and outpatients across all pediatric subspecialties.
• Rotated through emergency department and pediatric intensive care unit.
• Planned staffing duties and roles for medical staff; coordinated patient care with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentored and supervised junior doctors and medical students.
• Successfully passed the Specialist Pediatric Board Examination, December 2012.

Resident Pediatrician (Part-Time) at Saint Louis Hospital (2010-09 – 2011-04)

• Worked as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside nurses, registrars, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collected, recorded, and maintained patient information, medical histories, and examination results.
• Performed regular examinations to assess pediatric growth and development.
• Provided follow-up care for infants with special health conditions.

Specialist Pediatric Board Certification in Pediatrics – Ministry of Health, Damascus (2009 – 2012)

Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Medicine – Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University (2002 – 2008)