Dr. Amany Abdelsamed
Specialist Neonatology & Pediatric
Department – Neonatology & Pediatric
20+ Years Experience
Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician with over 20 years of extensive experience in neonatal intensive care and pediatric medicine across the UAE and Egypt. Expert in managing high-risk and extremely preterm newborns, neonatal infections, early nutrition, and developmental follow-up. Recognized by the Dubai Health Authority for clinical excellence, with a strong commitment to evidence-based, compassionate, and patient-centered care.
Core Competencies
Dr. Amany Abdelsamed is a highly respected HOD of Neonatology and Pediatric Specialist with more than two decades of dedicated clinical and leadership experience in neonatal and pediatric care. Renowned for her expertise in neonatal intensive care, infection control, and breastfeeding support, she delivers comprehensive, high-quality medical care guided by precision, compassion, and best clinical practices.
Management of extremely preterm infants from as early as 22 weeks gestation
Diagnosis and treatment of complex neonatal conditions including respiratory disorders, infections, and congenital abnormalities
Expertise in early nutrition, growth optimization, and metabolic disorders in newborns
Comprehensive pediatric care including developmental assessment, vaccinations, and preventive medicine
Specialized lactation consultation and breastfeeding support for mothers and infants
Individualized feeding plans for premature and medically fragile babies
Certified Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Instructor with strong training experience
Advanced neonatal and pediatric infection control with a focus on patient safety and quality care
Education & Certificate
Dr. Amany Abdelsamed has a robust academic background supported by advanced medical education and internationally recognized certifications in neonatology, pediatrics, lactation, and infection control.
MRCPCH, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom – 2019
Master’s Degree in Pediatrics (Neonatology), Cairo University – 2010
MBBS, Cairo University, Egypt – 2003
International Board Lactation Consultant (IBLCE), Austria – 2017
Certified Board in Infection Control and Epidemiology, USA – 2023
Diploma in Early Nutrition for Preterm Babies
DHA License as Specialist Neonatologist & Pediatrician
Multiple research publications in UAE and international peer-reviewed journals
More About Dr. Amany Abdelsamed
Dr. Amany Abdelsamed is a DHA-licensed Consultant Neonatologist and Pediatrician with over 20 years of extensive experience in neonatal intensive care, pediatric medicine, and infection control across the UAE and Egypt. She has served for 13 years as a Senior Specialist Neonatologist at a major Dubai Health Authority hospital and later as Head of the Neonatology Department at a reputed private hospital in Dubai. Her expertise includes the management of high-risk preterm and term infants with complex respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, and nutritional conditions, as well as comprehensive pediatric follow-up care focusing on growth, development, and preventive health. An award-winning clinician, she is recognized by the DHA for excellence in patient care and actively contributes to clinical research, medical education, and professional training programs, delivering evidence-based, compassionate family-centered care.
Nationality: Egyptian.
Languages Spoken: Arabic, English.