Profile
About Dr Saadia
Dr Saadia Irfan is a Paediatric Consultant with over 17 years of clinical experience across Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan — one of the most extensively trained paediatricians available through online consultation in Ireland. She has served as a Neurodisability Registrar at Children's Health Ireland (CHI Tallaght Hospital) and held senior registrar positions at some of Ireland's most prestigious paediatric institutions: the Rotunda Hospital, Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, and Temple Street University Hospital. Her clinical background spans critical paediatric specialties including Neonatology, Paediatric Intensive Care (PICU), Emergency Paediatrics, Neurodisability and General Paediatrics. Dr Irfan has particular expertise in neonatal resuscitation, advanced paediatric life support, and the perioperative care of infants with complex cardiac and surgical conditions — a level of clinical depth that is rarely available through an online consultation and that gives parents access to specialist-level assessment for concerns that might otherwise require months of waiting. Beyond clinical practice, Dr Irfan is a dedicated medical educator. She has served as Adjunct Clinical Lecturer at University College Cork and has contributed to paediatric medicine through research publications and award-nominated clinical audits. What she treats: • General paediatrics — child health reviews, growth and development concerns, fever and acute illness • Emergency paediatric assessment — acute respiratory distress, febrile seizures, allergic reactions and anaphylaxis • Neurodisability and developmental paediatrics — assessment and management of children with complex neurodevelopmental needs, including autism, ADHD, developmental delay and cerebral palsy • Neonatology queries — neonatal concerns, feeding difficulties, newborn health questions • Paediatric intensive care and complex conditions — second opinions for parents of children with complex or chronic conditions • Preventive paediatrics — immunisation guidance, health screenings, chronic disease management • Paediatric mental health — anxiety, school refusal, behavioural concerns What to expect from your consultation: Dr Irfan will take a full developmental and clinical history for your child, review any existing reports, letters or investigation results you share in advance, and provide a clear clinical assessment with recommendations for next steps. Parents are encouraged to have the child present where possible, but consultations can also take place with a parent alone where clinically appropriate. At the end of the consultation you will receive a clinical note summarising findings and recommendations. Who this consultation is for: This consultation is suitable for parents concerned about their child's development, growth, behaviour or health — including children with existing diagnoses who need specialist review, children awaiting assessment on long HSE waiting lists, newborns and infants with feeding or health concerns, and children presenting with acute illness that requires same-day specialist review. Her approach: Dr Irfan combines the clinical depth of a specialist trained in Ireland's leading children's hospitals with the accessibility of an online consultation. She consults in English, Urdu and Punjabi — making her one of the very few paediatric specialists in Ireland accessible to Urdu and Punjabi-speaking families without language barriers. She is known for clear communication with parents, evidence-based assessment and practical guidance that families can act on. Languages: English · Urdu · Punjabi
Qualifications
- Neurodisability Registrar — Children's Health Ireland, CHI Tallaght Hospital
- Senior Registrar — Rotunda Hospital, Dublin
- Senior Registrar — Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin
- Senior Registrar — Temple Street University Hospital, Dublin
- Adjunct Clinical Lecturer — University College Cork (UCC)
- 17+ years clinical experience across Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support certified
- Neonatal resuscitation specialist
- Registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC 419347 — Specialist Division)
FAQs
Is Dr Saadia Irfan registered with the Irish Medical Council?
Yes. Dr Saadia Irfan holds active registration with the Irish Medical Council — IMC number 419347 on the Specialist Division. You can verify this registration at medicalcouncil.ie. Dr Irfan has over 17 years of paediatric experience and has trained at Children's Health Ireland (CHI Tallaght), Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Temple Street University Hospital and the Rotunda Hospital.
What paediatric conditions does Dr Irfan treat?
Dr Irfan provides paediatric consultant assessments covering general child health (growth, development, fever, acute illness), neurodisability and developmental paediatrics (autism, ADHD, developmental delay, cerebral palsy), emergency paediatric assessment (respiratory distress, febrile seizures, allergic reactions), neonatology queries (newborn concerns, feeding difficulties), second opinions for children with complex or chronic conditions, preventive paediatrics (immunisation, health screenings) and paediatric mental health (anxiety, school refusal, behavioural concerns).
Can I book a paediatric consultation online without being referred by a GP?
Yes — no referral is required to book a paediatric consultation with Dr Irfan through Global Health. You can book directly. If your child has existing paediatric reports, developmental assessments or GP letters, sharing these in advance will help Dr Irfan prepare a more targeted assessment. They are not required to book.
Can Dr Irfan help if my child is on a long HSE waiting list for assessment?
Yes. Many parents book a consultation with Dr Irfan while waiting for HSE paediatric or neurodevelopmental assessments — which can take 18 months or more. Dr Irfan can provide an independent specialist assessment, offer a clinical opinion on your child's needs, and produce a letter or report that may support prioritisation through the public system. She can also advise on private assessment pathways and interim management strategies while you wait.
How do I book a paediatric consultation with Dr Irfan?
Select 'Pick a time' on this page to view Dr Irfan's available appointment slots. Same-day appointments are typically available. Payment is processed securely at checkout — your consultation is confirmed once payment is complete. You will receive a calendar invite immediately after booking. Consultations are by secure video call and are available in English, Urdu and Punjabi. Where possible, please have your child present for the consultation.
What are Dr Irfan's qualifications and experience?
Dr Saadia Irfan has over 17 years of paediatric experience across Ireland, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. She has served as a Neurodisability Registrar at Children's Health Ireland (CHI Tallaght) and held senior registrar positions at the Rotunda Hospital, Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, and Temple Street University Hospital. She is Adjunct Clinical Lecturer at University College Cork and holds advanced certification in paediatric life support and neonatal resuscitation.
