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)