At Somerset Clinic Dubai we provide expert paediatric care for children of all ages. Paediatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on the physical, emotional and social health of infants, children and adolescents.
We understand that as a parent, your child’s health and well-being are of the utmost importance, and we strive to make sure that your child feels comfortable and safe during their visit. Our team of highly trained and experienced paediatricians is dedicated to ensuring that your child receives the best possible treatment.
Our paediatric services include:
- Premature baby care
- Newborn care and general paediatrics with a subspeciality in cardiology
- Complex paediatric cases
- Endocrinology and respiratory medicine
Every child is unique and has different needs, which is why our paediatricians work closely with families to provide personalized care. We also have a dedicated team of nurses and support staff who are trained to work with children and provide a welcoming and friendly environment. We look forward to welcoming you and your family at Somerset Clinic in Dubai!
Our Team
Dr Talal Farha
Consultant Paediatrician;
Special Interest in Paediatric Cardiology
Dr Sam Hassan
Consultant Paediatrician, Special Interest in Child Development & Hemangioma
Dr Kowshik Gupta
Consultant Paediatrician, Special interest in Paediatric Endocrinology
Dr Hadi Abdelhadi
Consultant Neonatologist, Training Supervisor for Neonatology
Meet our team of paediatricians, each with their own areas of expertise and years of experience in treating children and babies.
- Dr Talal Farha is an Oxford-trained paediatrician and cardiologist who is renowned for his knowledge and skills in general paediatrics. He is experienced in treating a wide range of paediatric cases, from routine vaccinations and common illnesses to more complex conditions such as asthma, abdominal pain, headache, chest pain, persistent fever, cystic fibrosis, constipation, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, and cardiac-related cases. He provides care for families with children of all ages, from premature newborns to teenagers.
- Dr Sam Hassan is a senior consultant and associate professor of paediatric medicine with 40 years of vast experience in childhood diseases, children’s health, and newborn diseases. He has treated more than 100,000 children and babies with a number of illnesses and diseases. His interests include general paediatric diseases and child health, paediatric infections, respiratory diseases, bed wetting and urine problems, skin diseases in children, ADHD, autism, neurodevelopment, feeding difficulties, and newborn problems.
- Dr Kowshik Gupta is a specialist in paediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic medicine, with extensive history working in reputed tertiary centres in the UK, including Birmingham Children’s Hospital, Leeds University Hospital, and University Hospital of Wales Cardiff. He previously headed the paediatric endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolic medicine services at Taunton & Somerset NHS Trust in the UK, and worked as a consultant at John Radcliffe University Hospital Oxford.
- Dr Hadi Abdelhadi is a consultant neonatologist and specialist paediatrician and has 25 years of experience in neonatology, 20 of which were spent as a consultant neonatologist in UK tertiary neonatal units. He is an authority in all modalities of respiratory support for newborns, including conventional ventilation, high-frequency ventilation, nitric oxide application, and non-invasive modalities. He has great knowledge in the management of perinatal brain compromise and has successfully treated babies as young as 23-24 weeks of gestational age.
All patients requiring hospital care can be admitted under Dr Talal’s care as the nominated consultant at the Mediclinic City Hospital Dubai Healthcare City (DHCC).
Dr Sam Hassan also admits patients at Mediclinic City Hospital and can provide inpatient care for your child.