Dr Ana Maria Velasco

Dr. Ana Maria Velasco is an experienced Spanish Board-certified Specialist Paediatrician. Recognized as a child health specialist in Dubai, she is also considered among the best child doctors in Dubai for her compassionate and evidence-based approach to pediatrics. As a highly experienced Paediatric doctor in Dubai, she brings a wealth of knowledge to every patient interaction. She did her Fellowship training in Paediatric Intensive Care in Vall d´Hebron Maternity and Children's Hospital (Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona – Spain). She has more than 20 years of experience in different areas of the paediatric field. Dr. Ana Maria is a trusted consultant pediatrician in Dubai, having started her career back in 2001 in various renowned hospitals and clinics in Spain. Her esteemed career is marked by significant contributions to the field of paediatrics through her clinical practice, teaching roles, and leadership positions.

As a children’s medical care expert in Dubai, Dr. Ana Maria is committed to offering personalized and comprehensive healthcare for children of all ages. She is also a well-regarded Paediatric healthcare provider in Dubai, known for her patient-first approach and dedication to child wellness.

During her practice, she was appointed as Head of the Paediatric Service for over 11 years.

She is a dedicated pediatrician, has exceptional skills in handling children, and stays updated with the latest medical guidelines, enabling her to provide the best care possible to our little ones.

Areas Of Expertise:

• Neonatal and high risk infant care
• Well child check up
• Child development
• Paediatric Acute emergencies and critical care
• Preventive approach: immunizations, monitoring and providing guidance for parents.
• Acute Paediatric and outpatient care
• Assessment, diagnosis  and management of all acute and chronic diseases in children such as: Asthma, eczema,  allergies, constipation, colic, chronic abdominal pain, cow milk protein allergy,  gastroesophageal reflux, anemia, vitamin D and other nutritional deficiencies.
• Respiratory disorders in children: recurrent wheezing, rhinitis, sinusitis,  cough induced by exercise, bronchiolitis, croup, pneumonia.
• Infection  diseases in children
• Parental advice  and guidance: sleep routine, nutrition, emotional wellness.
• Holistic family centered Paediatric management 

EXPERTISE

• Newborn, growth, development and well child  check ups
• Childhood Immunization ( Routine and travel vaccines)
• Management of Acute and chronic Paediatric diseases: such as respiratory, infectious and gastrointestinal illness.
• Paediatric acute diseases and Critical Care
• Assessment , diagnosis and management Paediatric general health.
• Emotional wellness in children