Dr. Fathima Sabahath
Specialist Pediatrics and Neonatology
Neonatology
MBBS, DCH, DNB (Pediatrics), Fellowship in Perinatal Medicine (Neonatology)
About Dr. Fathima Sabahath
Dr. Fathima Sabahath is a Specialist in Pediatrics and Neonatology with extensive experience caring for newborns, premature babies, and children with complex medical needs. Her clinical journey includes leading hospitals in India, where she gained expertise in neonatal intensive care, pediatric medicine, and medical education. Her work reflects a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for every child.
She has particular expertise in caring for extremely preterm infants from as early as 24 weeks of gestation and managing critically ill newborns requiring advanced respiratory support. Her experience includes neonatal ventilation, therapeutic hypothermia, and developmental follow-up for high-risk babies, helping families navigate every stage of their child's early care with confidence.
Known as one of the best pediatrics and neonatology specialist in Sharjah, Dr. Fathima combines clinical expertise with a reassuring approach for parents. Alongside her clinical practice, she has contributed to pediatric education, quality improvement initiatives, and published research focused on advancing neonatal outcomes.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Pediatrics
- Fellowship in Perinatal Medicine (Neonatology)
Special Interests
- Neonatal critical care
- Antenatal guidance and counselling for high-risk pregnancies
- Extreme preterm care (24 weeks and above)
- Neonatal ventilation including CPAP, HHFNC, conventional ventilation, and High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV)
- Inhaled Nitric Oxide therapy
- Therapeutic Hypothermia
- Neonatal developmental supportive care
- Kangaroo Mother Care
Research / Publications
- Author of the chapter Long-Term Outcome of Low-Birthweight Infant in the PG Textbook of Pediatrics by Piyush Gupta
- Study of Immunisation Status of Children Attending an Urban Hospital and Reasons for Incomplete Vaccination
- VACTERL-H in Newborn: A Rare Case Report
- Intervention Bundle to Improve High-Risk Neonatal Follow-up in a Tertiary Hospital
- RTSO2 (Renal Tissue Saturation of Oxygen) Monitoring Using NIRS in High-Risk Neonatal Population in Predicting AKI
- Reducing Nasal CPAP Injury in NICU Through a Quality Improvement Initiative
FAQs
Dr. Fathima provides care for newborns, premature babies, critically ill neonates, and children with a wide range of pediatric conditions. She also manages high-risk neonatal follow-up and developmental care.
Yes. She has extensive experience managing extremely preterm infants from 24 weeks of gestation and providing advanced neonatal intensive care.
Yes. She offers antenatal guidance and counselling for high-risk pregnancies to help parents understand and prepare for their baby's care after birth.
Her expertise includes CPAP, HHFNC, conventional ventilation, High-frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV), and Inhaled Nitric Oxide therapy based on the baby's medical needs.
Yes. She has authored a chapter in a postgraduate pediatrics textbook and has published research focused on neonatal care, quality improvement, and child health.