Finding the right pediatrician for your child is often a matter of trial and error. Different parents look for different things in their pediatricians. Kuwait Moms Guide has put together five important questions to ask when looking for a pediatrician.
1. What is your philosophy of child rearing/medicine? How often do you prescribe antibiotics for children? How would you treat an infant’s cold?
2. What are your qualifications and where did you train? How do you stay up-to-date with current trends/developments in pediatric medicine?
3. What are your hospital/clinics hours? Can we call you on your mobile # and do you respond to afterhours calls?
4. How often should I bring my child for wellness visits? What will a wellness checkup consist of?
5. What happens when you are on holiday?
You should also consider bedside manner, does your child like the doctor and does the doctor take the time to make your child feel comfortable?
Quick directory of local pediatricians (private clinics)
In Kuwait there are dozens of pediatricians, in both public and private hospitals and clinics. Here’s a quick list of ones recommended by parents to KMG. Most of the doctors listed are associated with a hospital or major clinic in Kuwait but you should always ask what options are recommended in the event of an emergency.
Dr Yasser Al Kahf is a well known pediatrician at Al Seef Hospital located in Ras Salmiya on Balagat Street.
Telephone: 2576-4233/4231 Mobile: 6001-0214
Dr Fahad Al Mukaizeem has a clinic in the Mazaya building in Jabriya, comes highly recommended and is great with small kids. The only difficulty is that his clinic does not accept appointments. Parents must call or visit on the day to secure a spot and then wait for their turn. Telephone: 2535-2205 or 2226-9369
Dr Nesrin El Khatib and Dr Roland Waked (French trained) and Dr Sulaiman Al Saad are at the pediatrics department of Royal Hayat hospital in Jabriya. Dr Roland has an especially great bedside manner and is good with small kids who are scared of the doctor. Telephone: 2536-0600 or 2536-0623
Dr. Abdel Jabbar Ferhan and Dr Judith Kresz (neonatology) at the New Mowasat Hospital in Salmiya.
Telephone: 1826-666 Ext. 328
Dr Ahmed El Agha at Al Salam Hospital in Bneid el Gar. Telephone: 2223-2000/2222
Dr Mudassar Hafez is well liked by many parents in Kuwait. He works at the International Clinic, branch in Salmiya.
Telephone: 1886-677.
Dr. Marianna and Dr. Afaf Al Roumi at Afaf Al Roumi clinic in Jabriya.
Telephone: 2531-8093/92
Dr. Margareta Capellaro at the Jarallah German Specialized Clinic in Hawally (crossing of 3. Ring Road / Cairo St.)Telephone: 1844-445 ext. -1020 or 2264-4820 / 30 / 40 ext. -1020
Mobile: 6003-3448
Have another suggestion for a great pediatrician in Kuwait to add to this list? Email us kuwaitmoms@gmail.com
1. What is your philosophy of child rearing/medicine? How often do you prescribe antibiotics for children? How would you treat an infant’s cold?
2. What are your qualifications and where did you train? How do you stay up-to-date with current trends/developments in pediatric medicine?
3. What are your hospital/clinics hours? Can we call you on your mobile # and do you respond to afterhours calls?
4. How often should I bring my child for wellness visits? What will a wellness checkup consist of?
5. What happens when you are on holiday?
You should also consider bedside manner, does your child like the doctor and does the doctor take the time to make your child feel comfortable?
Quick directory of local pediatricians (private clinics)
In Kuwait there are dozens of pediatricians, in both public and private hospitals and clinics. Here’s a quick list of ones recommended by parents to KMG. Most of the doctors listed are associated with a hospital or major clinic in Kuwait but you should always ask what options are recommended in the event of an emergency.
Dr Yasser Al Kahf is a well known pediatrician at Al Seef Hospital located in Ras Salmiya on Balagat Street.
Telephone: 2576-4233/4231 Mobile: 6001-0214
Dr Fahad Al Mukaizeem has a clinic in the Mazaya building in Jabriya, comes highly recommended and is great with small kids. The only difficulty is that his clinic does not accept appointments. Parents must call or visit on the day to secure a spot and then wait for their turn. Telephone: 2535-2205 or 2226-9369
Dr Nesrin El Khatib and Dr Roland Waked (French trained) and Dr Sulaiman Al Saad are at the pediatrics department of Royal Hayat hospital in Jabriya. Dr Roland has an especially great bedside manner and is good with small kids who are scared of the doctor. Telephone: 2536-0600 or 2536-0623
Dr. Abdel Jabbar Ferhan and Dr Judith Kresz (neonatology) at the New Mowasat Hospital in Salmiya.
Telephone: 1826-666 Ext. 328
Dr Ahmed El Agha at Al Salam Hospital in Bneid el Gar. Telephone: 2223-2000/2222
Dr Mudassar Hafez is well liked by many parents in Kuwait. He works at the International Clinic, branch in Salmiya.
Telephone: 1886-677.
Dr. Marianna and Dr. Afaf Al Roumi at Afaf Al Roumi clinic in Jabriya.
Telephone: 2531-8093/92
Dr. Margareta Capellaro at the Jarallah German Specialized Clinic in Hawally (crossing of 3. Ring Road / Cairo St.)Telephone: 1844-445 ext. -1020 or 2264-4820 / 30 / 40 ext. -1020
Mobile: 6003-3448
Have another suggestion for a great pediatrician in Kuwait to add to this list? Email us kuwaitmoms@gmail.com
