Dr. Mahmoud Bakir is a highly experienced Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist with over four decades of expertise in child healthcare. He provides comprehensive care for newborns, infants, and children, including management of complex pediatric and neonatal conditions. Dr. Bakir has a rich international background, having trained and worked in Ireland and Spain, and is committed to delivering compassionate, family-centered care in Al Ain. He currently practices at KidsHeart / The Heart Medical Center, offering advanced pediatric care with state-of-the-art facilities.
Professional Experience
- Consultant Pediatrician – Levantine Medical Center, Al Ain, UAE (February 2021 – 2025)
- Consultant Pediatrician – Al Ain Khaleej Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (April 2019 – January 2021)
- Consultant Pediatrician – Al Towayya Children Center, SEHA, Al Ain, UAE (February 2011 – January 2019)
- Consultant Pediatrician / Neonatologist, Head of Department – Al Ain Khaleej Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (December 2012 – December 2016)
- Consultant Pediatrician / Neonatologist, Head of Department – Al Ain Noor Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (April 2010 – November 2012)
- Consultant Pediatrician / Neonatologist – Child Health Department, Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (February 1991 – January 2010)
- Locum Consultant Pediatrician – Sligo General Hospital, Ireland (July 1987 – July 1990)
- Senior Pediatric Registrar – National Children’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (July 1984 – June 1987)
- Pediatric Hematology Registrar – National Children’s Hospital, Harcourt Street, Dublin, Ireland (January – June 1984)
- Neonatology Registrar – St. James Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (July – December 1983)
- Pediatric SHO – Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland (January – June 1982)
- Pediatric Registrar – Children’s Hospital, Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland (January – June 1981)
- Clinical Attachment – Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland (December 1978 – June 1979)
- Junior Medical Officer, Pediatric Department – Al Ain Hospital, Al Ain, UAE (November 1974 – November 1978)
Professional Memberships
- Member of the royal college of physicians of Ireland
- Member of the royal college of physicians of the United Kingdom
Education & Professional Qualifications
- Licenciadlo en Medicina y Cirugia (General Medicine), Valencia Medical College, Spain – 1975
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH), University College Dublin, Ireland – 1979
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians, UK (MRCP) – 1983
- Membership of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (RCPI) – 1983
- Membership of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (FRCCH) – 1991
Languages
- Arabic
- Spanish
- English
Why Choose Dr. Mahmoud Bakir?
- Over 40 years of experience in pediatric and neonatal care.
- Specialized training and international experience in Ireland and Spain.
- Expertise in managing complex pediatric, neonatal, and hematology cases.
- Proven leadership as Head of Department in multiple Al Ain hospitals.
- Committed to family-centered, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
- Affiliated with KidsHeart & The Heart Medical Center, offering advanced pediatric facilities in Al Ain.