Dr. Yahya Ethawi Consultant Pediatrician and Neonatologist
Years of Experience : 30
Nationality : Canada
Languages Known : English, Arabic
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Dr. Yahya Ethawi is a Canadian consultant pediatrician and neonatologist with more than three decades of clinical experience across Canada, Australia, Qatar, Iraq, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia. He is recognized for his expertise in managing critically ill newborns and children, his leadership in neonatal intensive care, and his contributions to education, research, and the advancement of smart neonatal monitoring technologies. His areas of focus include neonatal hemodynamics, advanced ventilation strategies, point-of-care ultrasound, neonatal transport, and the integration of artificial intelligence into neonatal care pathways. Dr. Ethawi has served as a faculty member, consultant, NICU leader, transport director, and adjunct professor, and has authored and co-authored numerous publications, guidelines, and clinical training programs.
Awards & Achievements
- Distinguished MD Degree — Mustansiriyah University
- Director, Neonatal Emergency Transport Service (NETS-TC), Tabuk, KSA
- Developer of UAE National Neonatal Guidelines (MOHAP, 2019)
- Developed Neonatal Fellowship Core Curriculum (MOHAP + Arab Board, 2019)
- Letters of appreciation from University of Manitoba, Canada
- Pioneering projects in smart neonatal monitoring and AI in neonatal care
Research & Publications
- HFJV vs HFOV — Cochrane Review
- ECALMIST minimally invasive surfactant therapy
- Congenital Zika
- Neonatal HSV
- COVID-19 neonatal care
- Contactless imaging in neonates
- Hemodynamics during sNIPPV
- NEC clinical and genetic associations
- Hearing loss etiology in children
Education & Training
- Neonatal-Perinatal Fellowship, University of Manitoba, Canada — 2014
- Neonatal Transport Fellowship, Canada — 2014
- FRACP, Royal Australian College of Physicians — 2010
- Neonatology Fellowship, University of Melbourne — 2010
- CABP Pediatric Fellowship — 2001
- Diploma in Child Health — 1999
- MD, MBChB — 1993
Expertise
- Management of critically ill newborns and pediatric patients, including extremely premature infants and complex congenital conditions.
- Advanced neonatal and pediatric intensive care, including all modes of ventilation and hemodynamic support.
- Care of patients requiring multi-specialty coordination (cardiology, surgery, neurology, infectious diseases, genetics, metabolic disorders).
- Stabilization and treatment of respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, surgical emergencies, and neurological crises.
- Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid diagnosis and procedural guidance.
- Ultrasound-guided procedures: vascular access, thoracentesis, paracentesis, lumbar puncture, emergency drainage.
- High-risk deliveries and complex neonatal resuscitation (team leadership).
- Neonatal and pediatric critical transport (ground and air).
- Family counselling in high-risk and life-threatening neonatal conditions.
- Long-term NICU care for chronic lung disease, neurological injury, feeding issues, and multi-organ problems.
Membership
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties — Consultant Neonatologist
- UAE Ministry of Health — Consultant Pediatrician & Neonatologist
- Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP)
- College of Physicians & Surgeons of Manitoba
- Iraqi Pediatric Society
- Iraqi Medical Association
- International Iraqi Medical Association
Blogs
Inguinal Hernia in Babies: What Every Parent Should Know
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Preparing Your Child for the New School Year Tips
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Beat the Heat: Comprehensive Guide to Staying Hydrated in the UAE
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