Dr. Walid Alhussin

About Dr. Walid Alhussin

Dr. Walid Alhussin is a Consultant Neonatologist with more than 20 years of experience caring for newborns, including premature babies and infants who require specialized neonatal support. His clinical journey spans Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Canada, and Syria, where he has worked in leading neonatal units and advanced healthcare institutions.

Over the years, Dr. Walid has held several leadership roles, including serving as Head of the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at King Khaled Hospital in Saudi Arabia. He was also the Regional Director for the Ministry of Health Neonatal Service Improvement Program, where he supervised neonatal quality improvement initiatives across the North West Region.

With advanced fellowship training in neonatal-perinatal medicine from Saudi Arabia and Canada, Dr. Walid combines international expertise with compassionate newborn care. His dedication to neonatal medicine, research, and quality improvement has established him among the best neonatology consultant in Sharjah, particularly for the management of critically ill and premature newborns.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS, Damascus University, Syria
• CABP (Arab Board of Pediatrics)
• Fellowship in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, Saudi Arabia
• Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship, McMaster University, Ontario, Canada

Special Interests

• Care of extreme preterm and IUGR babies
• Neonatal ventilation
• Neonatal nutrition and growth follow-up
• Golden hour care and neonatal resuscitation
• Neonatal neurology and developmental follow-up

Research / Publications

• Alhussin W, Sabahath F. VACTERL-H in Newborn: A Rare Case Report. Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. 2025.
• Alhussin W, Susnerwala S. Congenital Fibrous Fusion of the Jaws (Synechiae) with Cleft Palate. Journal of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine. 2024.
• Alhussin W, Susnerwala S. Spontaneous Ping-Pong Fracture in a Full-Term Neonate. Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette. 2023.
• Alhussin W, Jadaa. Early-Onset Neonatal Listeriosis. Obstetrics and Gynecology Cases Reviews. 2023.
• Alhussin W, Verklan MT, et al. Complications of Long-Term Prostaglandin E1 Use in Newborns with Ductal-Dependent Critical Congenital Heart Disease. The Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing. 2016.
• Abduljbol MJ, Alhussin W. Prevalence of Rotavirus Infection in Pediatric Patients with Acute Gastroenteritis. Cross-sectional study submitted to University Journal, Children Hospital, Damascus University, Syria. 2024.
• Anti Gliadin and D-Xylose Test in Celiac Disease in Children. Study submitted to University Journal, Children Hospital, Damascus University, Syria. 2003.
• Celiac Disease in Children: Incidence and Presentation. Submitted to University Journal, Children Hospital, Damascus University, Syria. 2004.
• Extreme Neonatal Hypernatremic Dehydration in Exclusive Breastfeeding Neonate: A Case Report. Submitted for publication. 2024.
• Study of the Current Use of Antenatal Corticosteroids and Glycemic Management. E-poster accepted at the 15th Emirates Diabetes and Endocrine Congress. 2025.
• Reviewer for the Journal of Medical Case Reports.
• Participation in NICU Quality Improvement Projects:
• Unplanned re-admission to NICU within 28 days with the same symptoms
• Percentage of birth injuries in newborns
• Mortality rate in NICU
• BFHI Steps Compliance in NICU
• Reduction of VAP