Dr. Saadia Irfan

Dr. Saadia Irfan is a highly accomplished medical doctor in paediatrics field with over 17 years of diverse clinical experience across Ireland, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan. Having served as a Neurodisability Registrar at Children’s Health Ireland (Tallaght Hospital), she brings extensive expertise in managing complex pediatric cases, from acute, life-saving interventions to long-term developmental and neurodisability care.

Throughout her distinguished career, Dr. Saadia Irfan has held senior registrar positions in some of Ireland’s most prestigious medical institutions, including the Rotunda Hospital, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, and Temple Street University Hospital. Her extensive background spans critical specialties, including Neonatology, Pediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Emergency Medicine, and General Pediatrics. She is particularly skilled in neonatal resuscitation, advanced pediatric life support, and the perioperative care of infants with complex cardiac and surgical anomalies.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr.Saadia Irfan is a dedicated medical educator and researcher. She has served as an Adjunct Clinical Lecturer at University College Cork and has contributed to the advancement of pediatric medicine through numerous research publications and award-nominated clinical audits.

Core Expertise

• Neonatal & Intensive Care: Expert in NICU management, mechanical ventilation, and resuscitation of high-risk deliveries.

• Emergency Pediatrics: Management of acute respiratory distress, status epilepticus, and anaphylaxis.

• Neurodisability & Development: Specialist assessment and care for children with complex neurodevelopmental needs.

• General & Preventive Pediatrics: Comprehensive health screenings, immunization, and chronic disease management.