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Pediatra Consultor
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General practice
Consultas de medicina general
Idiomas
English
Disponibilidad
Citas online
Profile
El Dr. Raafat Ibrahim es Pediatra Consultor con más de 30 años de experiencia clínica en Irlanda, el Reino Unido y Oriente Medio. Posee una profunda especialización en pediatría general, endocrinología pediátrica y atención a la diabetes. Es Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), Diplomado de Posgrado en Diabetes Pediátrica (York) y Endocrinología (South Wales), y está finalizando un Certificado de Posgrado en Alergia e Inmunología Clínica en Cork. El Dr. Ibrahim ejerció como Pediatra Consultor permanente y Responsable Clínico en Diabetes y Endocrinología en el Portiuncula Hospital de Galway. Ha ocupado puestos de consultor en el University Hospital Limerick, el Bon Secours Hospital Tralee y consultas privadas. Es Profesor Senior Honorífico en el University Hospital Galway y Profesor Clínico Senior Adjunto en la University of Limerick. Tutor del programa de diploma de pediatría afiliado al RCPI y examinador clínico de estudiantes de medicina de último año. Su investigación abarca la diabetes pediátrica, el síndrome de Down y la atención neonatal.
Qualifications
FAQs
Yes. Dr Raafat Ibrahim holds active registration with the Irish Medical Council — IMC number 19801 on the Specialist Division. You can verify this registration at medicalcouncil.ie. Dr Ibrahim is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) and has over 30 years of experience as a Consultant Paediatrician in Ireland, the UK and the Middle East.
Dr Ibrahim provides consultant paediatric assessments covering general child health (newborn to 18 years), paediatric diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2, insulin management, pump therapy, HbA1c review), paediatric endocrinology (growth concerns, thyroid, puberty, adrenal conditions), allergy and clinical immunology (food allergy, eczema, asthma, allergic rhinitis), Down syndrome specialist care, neonatal queries, neurodevelopmental concerns (autism, ADHD, developmental delay) and second opinions on paediatric diagnoses and management plans.
Dr Ibrahim has over 30 years of experience as a Consultant Paediatrician — having served as Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Portiuncula Hospital, Galway, and held consultant posts at University Hospital Limerick and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. He is Honorary Senior Lecturer at University Hospital Galway and Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Limerick — trusted to shape paediatric medical education at postgraduate level. He is a tutor for the RCPI paediatric diploma programme and a clinical examiner for final-year medical students. He has contributed to national research presentations in paediatric diabetes, Down syndrome and neonatal care, and received multiple awards for his contributions to paediatrics and intellectual disability care.
Next step
Book your consultation and the clinic team will confirm the right appointment route based on availability.
Yes. Many families book a consultation with Dr Ibrahim while waiting for HSE paediatric or specialist services — which can involve waiting times of 12 to 24 months or more for paediatric endocrinology and neurodevelopmental assessments in Ireland. Dr Ibrahim can provide an independent Consultant Paediatrician assessment, offer a clinical opinion on your child's diagnosis and management needs, produce a letter or report that may support prioritisation through the public system, and advise on interim management while you wait. As a former Clinical Lead at Portiuncula Hospital, he understands the Irish public paediatric system from the inside.
Select 'Pick a time' on this page to view Dr Ibrahim's available appointment slots. 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. For diabetes, endocrinology or allergy consultations, please share relevant blood results, growth charts, HbA1c values or specialist letters in advance. Please have your child present for the consultation where possible.
Dr Raafat Ibrahim holds FRCPCH (Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health), MRCP(UK), DCH, DPM and MBBCh. He holds Postgraduate Diplomas in Paediatric Diabetes (University of York) and Endocrinology (University of South Wales) and is completing a Postgraduate Certificate in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at UCC. He served as Consultant Paediatrician and Clinical Lead in Diabetes and Endocrinology at Portiuncula Hospital, Galway, and has held consultant posts at University Hospital Limerick and Bon Secours Hospital Tralee. He is Honorary Senior Lecturer at University Hospital Galway and Adjunct Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Limerick. He has over 30 years of clinical experience across Ireland, the UK and the Middle East.
