Prof. Hakam Yaseen

Prof. Hakam Yaseen

Medical Director (Hospital CMO) - Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist

Medical Director (Hospital CMO) - Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist

35 Years Experience

Arabic , English

About Prof. Hakam Yaseen

Professor Hakam Yaseen is an accomplished Pediatrician and Neonatologist with decades of international experience across Europe, the UK, and the Middle East. He is the Medical Director at University Hospital Sharjah and an active academic leader as Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Sharjah, with a strong focus on advancing neonatal and pediatric care. 

Clinical Expertise

    • Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) management on conventional and high-frequency ventilation, including INO 
    • Umbilical artery and vein catheterization 
    • Peripheral insertion of central venous catheter (PICC) 
    • Peripheral veins and arteries cannulation 
    • Endotracheal intubation for all pediatric age groups 
    • Exchange transfusion and chest tube insertion 
    • Intraosseous cannulation and lumbar puncture for all pediatric age groups 
    • Acute infections, asthma, allergies, fever, and GI illnesses 
    • Neonatal care and preterm support 
    • Growth, development, and preventive pediatrics (immunization programs) 


Education

    • Master’s degree in Pediatrics – Alexandria University, Egypt 
    • Bachelor’s in Medicine – Al Azhar University, Egypt 


Professional Experience

    • Specialist in Pediatrics & Neonatology – UAE (2 years) 
    • Specialist in Pediatrics & Neonatology – Kuwait (4 years) 
    • Specialist in Pediatrics & Neonatology – Egypt (3 years) 
    • Experience in pediatric emergencies, vaccination clinics, and counseling for new mothers 
    • Extensive involvement in high-risk deliveries and neonatal care 
    • Attends labour ward & OR for high-risk deliveries (including preterm babies) 


Certifications & Memberships

    • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certifications 
    • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certifications 
    • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certifications 
    • Member of Royal College of Pediatrics & Child Health (RCPCH) 
    • Member of Syndicate of Egyptian Medical Doctors 
    • Presenter/participant in scientific conferences and workshops in the UAE and abroad