Dr. Suni K Akbar
Specialist Pediatrician
Pediatrics
DNB (Pediatrics), DCH, MBBS
About Dr. Suni K Akbar
Dr. Suni K Akbar is a Specialist Pediatrician with more than 14 years of experience in pediatric clinical care, medical education, and research. She has worked with leading multi-specialty hospitals and academic institutions, caring for children across a wide range of health conditions.
Her background includes experience as a consultant, teacher, and researcher, with a special interest in infectious diseases, pediatric nephrology, and preventive child healthcare. For parents who value both clinical expertise and thoughtful guidance, Dr. Suni stands out as a highly regarded paediatric specialist in Dubai.
Educational Qualifications
- Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Pediatrics, Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2008)
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2006)
- Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Government Medical College, Thrissur (1998)
Special Interests
- General Pediatrics
- Pediatric infectious diseases
- Pediatric nephrology
- Preventive pediatrics
- Health education for children and families
- Parent counseling and guidance
Research / Publications
- Shaffi FK, Zarin P, Tom W, Praseeda C, Serin K, Suni KA, Althaf A. Population-level hypertension control rate in India: A systematic review and meta-analysis of community based non-interventional studies, 2001-2020 (Preprint)
- Althaf A, Retheesh KH, Suni KA. Effectiveness of Basic Life Support Skill Training Package for Medical Interns in a Teaching Hospital in Kerala. Indian Journal of Applied Research. 2020.
- Retheesh KH, Althaf A, Princy S, Suni KA. Profile of Patients Receiving Palliative Home Care in an Urban Primary Health Unit in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2020.
- Althaf A, Suni KA. Clinico-epidemiological Profile of Patients Attending ART Clinics in Kerala, South India. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2017.
- Suni KA, Althaf A, Anoop Lal, Lalitha Kailas. Clinico-immunological Profile of Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in Children Attending SAT Hospital, Trivandrum. Academic Medical Journal. 2015.
- Retheesh KH, Althaf A, Suni KA, Mathew JV, Puhalenthi K. Effectiveness of RNTCP-DOT Providers: A Cross Sectional Study in Kerala. EJBPS. 2015.
- Suni KA, Althaf A, Anoop Lal, A Santhosh Kumar. Use of Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure as a Mode of Respiratory Support in Newborns at SAT Hospital, Trivandrum. Kerala Medical Journal. 2011.
- Althaf A, Sarosh Kumar KK, Suni KA, M Umarul Farook. Study on Scrub Typhus Cases Reported in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Kerala Medical Journal. 2008.
FAQs
Dr. Suni manages a broad range of childhood health concerns, including infections, kidney-related conditions, preventive healthcare needs, and general pediatric illnesses.
Yes. Parent education and counseling are among her key interests, helping caregivers better understand and support their child's health needs.
She has a special interest in pediatric nephrology and the evaluation and management of kidney-related conditions in children.
Yes. Preventive pediatrics is one of her core interests, with emphasis on maintaining children's health through early guidance, monitoring, and education.
Yes. Alongside her clinical practice, she has served in teaching roles and contributed to numerous research publications covering various pediatric and public health topics.