Dr. Hanan Sharif

Dr. Hanan Sharif

Consultant pediatrician

Consultant pediatrician

25 Years Experience

Arabic , English

About Dr. Hanan Sharif

Dr. Hanan Sharif is a UK-trained consultant pediatrician with over 25 years of extensive experience in pediatrics and neonatology across the UK, Libya, and UAE. She has a strong subspecialty focus on pediatric allergy and respiratory disorders, and currently leads a dedicated allergy clinic at UHS. 

Clinical Expertise

    • Pediatric allergies and respiratory disorders 
    • Skin prick testing for food and inhalant allergens 
    • Food challenge testing and immunotherapy (sublingual & subcutaneous) 
    • Lung function tests and Epipen training 
    • Management of general pediatric issues including infantile colic, constipation, reflux, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders  infections, routine check-ups, and vaccination 
    • Children’s lung function tests and breath measurements 
    • Skin prick tests to identify sensitivities to foods and environmental allergens 
    • Epinephrine autoinjector (rescue pen) training for children and parents 
    • Parental education on allergy awareness and emergency response 


Education

    • Postgraduate Studies in Pediatrics, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (UK) 
    • Diploma in Pediatric Allergy 
    • Bachelor's Degree in Medicine, Al-Fateh University, Tripoli, Libya 
    • Fellow, Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (UK) 


Professional Experience

    • Over 25 years in pediatric and neonatal care across the UK, Libya, and UAE 
    • Specialized in pediatric allergies and respiratory disorders 
    • Consultant Pediatrician at leading hospitals 
    • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Sharjah Medical College 
    • Runs the Pediatric Allergy Clinic at University Hospital Sharjah 
    • Leads the Allergy Clinic at University Hospital Sharjah (UHS), managing: Eczema, urticaria, and angioedema, Food and nut allergies, including milk allergy,  
    • Anaphylaxis management 


Certifications & Memberships

    • Member – Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), United Kingdom 
    • Member, European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) 
    • Member, Saudi Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Society 
    • Member, Emirates Respiratory and Allergy Society 
    • Member, European Respiratory Society (ERS)