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Dr. Awatif Albahar

Consultant OB-GYN & Reproductive Endocrinology

20 Years Experience

Arabic , English , German

About Dr. Awatif Albahar

Dr. Awatif Albahar is a renowned Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology with over 20 years of clinical and surgical expertise. German-certified, she is a leading figure in fertility medicine both regionally and internationally. She currently directs the Sharjah Fertility Centre at University Hospital Sharjah and chairs several national reproductive health boards. Dr. Awatif is widely recognized for her leadership in women’s health across the UAE and the Middle East. Her work spans advanced patient care, research, medical education, and global speaking engagements, Director of Emirates Board for Reproductive Medicine Fellowship.

Clinical Expertise

Certified by the German Medical Council in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology
Pursued her major in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Reproductive Endocrinology at the Academic University in Bonn, Germany
Master’s Degree in Minimal Invasive Surgery, Germany.
Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery

Education

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)
Female Infertility and IVF
High-Risk Pregnancy Management
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Reproductive Endocrinology
Advanced Reproductive Surgery
Adolescent Endocrinology.

Professional Experience

Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology, Director - Sharjah Fertility Centre, University Hospital Sharjah
Director of Emirates Board of Infertility and Reproductive Medicine Fellowship.
Director of In-Vitro Fertilization Board of the UAE Ministry of Health and the Medical Director of a fertility center in Dubai (private).
Chairperson of the Emirates Obstetrics and Gynecology and Fertility Forum
Along with many teaching and research activities, Dr. Awatif has contributed to numerous peer-reviewed studies and presented at several of the most prestigious conferences in the field of reproductive medicine

Certifications & Memberships

Certified by the German Council in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Director – IVF Board, UAE Ministry of Health.
Director of Emirates Board for Reproductive Medicine Fellowship.
Awarded:
Dubai Excellency Program, 2002. Listed in UAE Book of Special Personalities, 2002.
Leader in Medicine & Social Services – Middle East Amr Mousa, 2004.
Hero of Health Care – H.H. Ruler of Ajman, 2012.
Asia’s Most Influential Healthcare Professional, 2015.
50 most talented healthcare leaders of the middle east, CMA Asia, 2016.
Outstanding Women in Healthcare – World CSR, 2017.
Listed in UAE Book of Special Personalities Women grand champions award, 2021.
Emirates women’s health pioneer award, 2023.
Innovation excellence awards- inspirational women in healthcare WPU- Pune, 2024.
World healthcare award, 2024.
Women change maker of the year, 2024.