Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Medical License
Academic Roles
Additional Information
RESEARCHES AND STUDIES
MEMBERSHIPS IN MEDICAL SOCIETIES
INTERESTS
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Dr.Hatem Abbod

Dr.Hatem Abbod

Doha

Summary

I am an ambitious and passionate physician dedicated to developing and enhancing pediatric diagnostic radiology services, with a strong focus on achieving accurate diagnoses using the simplest methods and the lowest possible radiation exposure.
I have valuable experience working in both the public and private sectors, and I understand the unique challenges of each. I am skilled at overcoming these challenges in ways that benefit both the patient and the healthcare institution.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant Radiology/ Pediatric Radiology

Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for reviewing the quality of diagnostic images and ensuring optimal image quality, particularly in pediatric cases.
  • Applied extensive radiology experience to perform a wide range of general and specialized pediatric radiology examinations, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and X-ray.
  • Minimized radiation exposure by implementing beam-restriction devices and patient shielding techniques, adhering to international standards to protect pediatric patients.
  • Actively participated in the education of radiology residents enrolled in programs accredited by the Qatar Board of Medical Specialties (QBMS) and the Arab Board of Health Specializations. As part of their training, we offer them the opportunity to complete a pediatric radiology rotation in our section, which is an officially accredited training center by both QBMS and the Arab Board.
  • Supported the training and development of junior radiographers, contributing to the formation of high-performing and meticulous radiology teams, with a focus on pediatric imaging.

Consultant Radiology/ Pediatric Radiology

Government Hospitals, Salmaniya Medical Complex
10.2022 - 05.2025
  • Responsible for reviewing the quality of diagnostic images and maintaining optimal image quality, especially in pediatric cases.
  • Utilized diverse radiology experience to perform general and specialized pediatric radiology examinations, including MRI, CT, ultrasound (US), fluoroscopy, and X-ray.
  • Reduced radiation exposure by applying beam-restriction devices and patient shielding techniques, in compliance with international standards—particularly to protect pediatric patients.
  • Participated in the teaching of radiology residents enrolled in the Saudi Radiology Board and the Arab Board of Radiology, offering them the opportunity to complete a pediatric radiology rotation in our department, which is accredited as a training center by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties and the Arab Board of Health Specializations.
  • Assisted in the training and development of junior radiographers, contributing to the creation of high-performing and dedicated radiology teams, particularly in pediatric imaging.

Registrar Diagnostic Radiology

Directorate Of Health Affairs
05.2018 - 11.2022
  • Head of the Pediatric Radiology Unit, responsible for reviewing diagnostic image quality and ensuring optimal standards, particularly for pediatric cases.
  • Applied extensive radiology expertise to perform a broad range of general and specialized pediatric imaging procedures, including MRI, CT, ultrasound (US), fluoroscopy, and X-ray.
  • Minimized radiation exposure by implementing beam-restriction devices and patient shielding techniques, in alignment with international guidelines—especially for pediatric patients.
  • Actively involved in the training of radiology residents under the Saudi Radiology Board, offering them the opportunity to complete a pediatric radiology rotation in our department, which is accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties as a training center.
  • Contributed to the professional development of junior radiographers, fostering high-performing and detail-oriented teams, with a focus on pediatric imaging.

Pediatric Radiology Fellow

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
06.2016 - 05.2018
  • Clinical practice involving routine and advanced pediatric imaging cases under the supervision of expert pediatric radiologists, in accordance with the training requirements of the Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Program accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.

Radiology Resident

The Specialty Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2015
  • Clinical practice in diagnostic imaging under the supervision of expert consultant radiologists, in accordance with the training requirements of the Radiology Board Program accredited by the Jordan Medical Council and the Arab Board of Health Specializations.

Intern Doctor

Cairo University Hospitals
03.2010 - 02.2011

Compulsory Internship. Internal medicine (2 months), General Surgery (2 months), Pediatric (2 months), Obstetric and gynecology (2 months), Nuclear medicine and cancer radiodiagnosis (2 months), Emergency ( 2 months).

Education

Jordanian board - In Diagnostic Radiology

Jordan Medical Council
Amman, Jordan
02-2022

Saudi fellowship certificate - In Pediatric Radiology

Saudi Commission For Health Specialist
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
03-2018

Arab board certificate - In Diagnostic Radiology

The Arab Board Of Health Specializations
Syria
04-2016

Bachelor - In Medicine and Surgery, M.B.,B.CH

Cairo University
Cairo, Egypt
11-2009

Secondary School Certificate

Al Falah Secondary School
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
06-2003

Skills

  • Handling routine and complex pediatric MRI, CT, and ultrasound cases
  • Performing routine and advanced pediatric fluoroscopy procedures
  • Managing routine and complex cases in the PICU and NICU
  • Conducting a full range of general radiology examinations
  • Leading and managing the Pediatric Radiology Unit
  • Training and supervising radiology staff
  • Actively participating in multidisciplinary team collaboration

Medical License

  • Medical License to practice as a consultant in general and pediatric radiology from Saudi commission for health specialist (SCFHS), Saudi Arabia.
  • Medical License to practice as a consultant in general and pediatric radiology from National Health Regulatory Authority Bahrain (NHRA), Bahrain.
  • Medical License to practice as Physician in the speciality of Diagnostic Radiology from Ministry of Public Health, Qatar.

Academic Roles

Additional Information

Date Of Birth

in Saudi Arabia at 7 - Nov - 1985

Nationality

Dominican

Marital Status

Married


RESEARCHES AND STUDIES

  • "Septic arthritis": Abbod, H., Al-Otaibi, L., & Alshamiri, K. (2018). Septic arthritis. International journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 5(4), 152–154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpam.2018.12.005.
  • "Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation": Alshamiri, K. M., & Abbod, H. B. (2017). Congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation. International journal of pediatrics & adolescent medicine, 4(4), 159–160. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpam.2017.12.001 .
  • "Review of MRI features of congenital infantile firosarcoma": AlQatie A, Abbod H, Alzaid T, et al. (January 28, 2024) Magnetic Resonance Imaging Features of Congenital Infantile Fibrosarcoma. Cureus 16(1): e53132. https://doi:10.7759/cureus.53132.

MEMBERSHIPS IN MEDICAL SOCIETIES

  • Since July 2019: European society of pediatric radiology (ESPR).
  • Since July 2014: Society for pediatric radiology (SPR).
  • Since May 2014: American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS).
  • Since April 2014: European Society of Radiology (ESR).
  • Since December 2010: Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

INTERESTS

  • Interested in Medicine in all its branches, especially diagnostic imaging (RADIOLOGY).
  • Interested in Oncology Imaging, pediatric radiology and Emergency Radiology.
  • Interested in sharing of medical teaching activities.
  • Interested in investment, particularly investment in the healthcare and education sectors.

REFERENCES

  • Dr Nawal Ebrahim Alhamar, Consultant General Radiology and Body Imaging, Head of Radiology department in Salmaniya Medical Complex, Goverments Hospitals, Manama, Bahrain, Mob +97339410300.
  • Dr Kamal Mostafa Alshamiri, pediatric radiology consultant and head of pediatric imaging department at King Saud Medical CityRiyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Tel 00966550722233. E mail/ kalshamiri@ksmc.med.sa
  • Dr Ahmed Karsou, Interventional Radiologist and Head of Radiology department in East Jeddah General Hospital, ministry of health, Jeddah, KSA, Tel 00966 12 2327555 Ext. 7008, Mob +966 565678778. E mail/ akarsou@moh.gov.sa.
  • Dr Rabab Baghdadi, Consultant general/Women imaging radiologist in East Jeddah General Hospital, ministry of health, Jeddah, KSA, Tel 00966 12 2327555 Ext. 1024, Mob +966 566465534 . E mail/ Rbagdadi@moh.gov.sa.
  • Dr Ahmed Al Qatie, Pediatric Radiology consultant and program director of pediatric radiology training program at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Al-Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Tel 0096611464 7272 ext 44532, Mob00966 554255410. E mail/ alqatie@gmail.com
  • Dr Lefian Al-Otaibi, pediatric radiology consultant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Center, Al-Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia, Tel 00966 11464 7272 ext 49971. E mail/ lotaibi@kfshrc.edu.sa

Timeline

Consultant Radiology/ Pediatric Radiology

Hamad Medical Corporation
04.2025 - Current

Consultant Radiology/ Pediatric Radiology

Government Hospitals, Salmaniya Medical Complex
10.2022 - 05.2025

Registrar Diagnostic Radiology

Directorate Of Health Affairs
05.2018 - 11.2022

Pediatric Radiology Fellow

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center
06.2016 - 05.2018

Radiology Resident

The Specialty Hospital
07.2011 - 07.2015

Intern Doctor

Cairo University Hospitals
03.2010 - 02.2011

Jordanian board - In Diagnostic Radiology

Jordan Medical Council

Saudi fellowship certificate - In Pediatric Radiology

Saudi Commission For Health Specialist

Arab board certificate - In Diagnostic Radiology

The Arab Board Of Health Specializations

Bachelor - In Medicine and Surgery, M.B.,B.CH

Cairo University

Secondary School Certificate

Al Falah Secondary School