Core competencies

  • Recurrent abdominal pain
  • Chronic constipation and faecal incontinence
  • Chronic diarrhea
  • Recurrent vomiting
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Celiac disease
  • Dysphagia and swallowing disorders
  • Hepatobiliary disorders, including jaundice and cholestasis
  • Nutritional and growth disorders, including failure to thrive, poor oral intake and weight loss
  • Pancreatitis
  • Functional gastrointestinal disorders
  • PEG placement and follow-up
  • Feeding difficulties and reflux
  • Gastroscopy and colonoscopy
  • Foreign body removal and polypectomy
  • Acute and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding 

Profile

Nationality
Jordanian
Summary
Dr. Al Atrash began her medical career after obtaining her Doctor of Medicine degree from Al Quds University, followed by completion of her paediatric residency at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC), Abu Dhabi. She subsequently achieved Arab Board certification in General Paediatrics and became a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), UK

She pursued advanced subspecialty training in Paediatric Gastroenterology through a structured fellowship at SKMC. During her training, she gained international exposure through a training at Stollery Children’s Hospital, Canada, and additional experience at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Al Atrash has held multiple specialist roles in leading institutions across Abu Dhabi, including Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Burjeel Hospital and currently Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital, where she practices as a Paediatric Gastroenterology Specialist.
She is actively involved in clinical research and academic activities, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed international journals and presentations at major regional and international conferences, including ESPGHAN and NASPGHAN meetings.

Qualification

MD
Arab Board of Health Specialisation in General Paediatrics
Arab Board of Health Specialisation in Paediatric Gastroenterology
Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (MRCPCH), UK

Professional Memberships
Member of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN)
Member of the North American Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN)
Member of the British Society of Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (BSPGHAN)
Member of the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP)
Member of the Emirates Medical Association
Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)

Contact

Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital

Abu Dhabi, UAE
Airport Road, Next to Zayed Sports City
Abu Dhabi, UAE Airport Road Postcode * Next to Zayed Sports City
02-4444199

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