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Dr. Raafat Ibrahim este Pediatru Consultant cu peste 30 de ani de experienta clinica in Irlanda, Regatul Unit si Orientul Mijlociu. Are o expertiza profunda in pediatrie generala, endocrinologie pediatrica si ingrijiri pentru diabet. Detine Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH), Diplome Postuniversitare in Diabet Pediatric (York) si Endocrinologie (South Wales) si finalizeaza un Certificat Postuniversitar in Alergie si Imunologie Clinica la Cork. Dr. Ibrahim a servit ca Pediatru Consultant permanent si Responsabil Clinic in Diabet si Endocrinologie la Portiuncula Hospital, Galway. A detinut roluri de consultant la University Hospital Limerick, Bon Secours Hospital Tralee si cabinete private. Conferentiar Senior Onorific la University Hospital Galway si Conferentiar Clinical Senior Adjunct la University of Limerick. Tutore pentru programul de diploma pediatrica afiliat RCPI si examinator clinic pentru studentii medicali din ultimul an. Cercetarea sa acopera diabetul pediatric, sindromul Down si ingrijirile neonatale.
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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.
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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.
