In Kuwait there are thousands of pediatricians, in both public and private hospitals and clinics. Here's a short list of parents suggested for those NewHiites. Most of the listed doctors are associated with a hospital or major clinic in Kuwait but you should always ask what options are suggested in case of an emergency.



Local pediatrics (private clinics) Fast directory
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

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