Dr. Jameel gained his MBBS qualification in medicine from King Khaled University in Abha, Saudi Arabia. He completed his training with the Saudi and Arab Board of Pediatrics and pursued higher studies with specialized training in advanced areas of neonatology at McMaster University in Canada. He began his consultant career focusing on congenital heart disease, respiratory issues, nutrition, and developmental/family-centered care of newborns.
Over his 12 years as a consultant, Dr. Jameel has consistently worked in multidisciplinary, tertiary hospital environments, leading teams of specialists in managing sensitive cases involving babies born at 23 weeks and above with medical and surgical complications. He established guidelines for consultants, nurses, and pharmacists in the neonatal unit to ensure standardized, evidence-based nutritional practices within the department.
Dr. Jameel brings valuable expertise in managing a Level-3 neonatal unit and has experience in multidisciplinary engagement across various perinatal and pediatric specialties, including neonatal surgery, cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, neurosurgery, and ophthalmology. He has participated in several national and international conferences and panel discussions, presenting his research and expert opinions in neonatology.
Areas of expertise.
Education and training.
- 01Neonatology Fellowship – McMaster University, Canada (2013-2016)
- 02Pediatrics Residency – Saudi and Arab Board, KSA (2006 -2010),
- 03Medical School – King Khaled University ,KSA (1999 – 2005)
Boards and fellowships.
- 01MOH KSA License to Practice, 2011
Selected publications.
- 01Alghamdi, A. H., Nasaif, M. N., Dammas, A. S., Alghamdi, J. M., & Alghamdi, R. A. (2016). Trends of diabetes in children and adolescents in pediatric endocrinology clinic and clinical pediatric diabetes center at Al Baha central hospital in Saudi Arabia. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Care, 1(3), 09
- 02ELGHAZALY, Elghazaly A.; AL AWAD, Khaild; ALGHAMDI, Jameel (2018). Correlation between the Measurement of the Umbilical Cord Diameter and the Birth Weight Outcome, in Sudanese Neonates. International Journal of Health Sciences & Research
- 03Durrani, N. U. R., Rochow, N., Alghamdi, J., Pelc, A., Fusch, C., & Dutta, S. (2018). Minimum duration of antibiotic treatment based on blood culture in rule out neonatal sepsis. The Pediatric infectious disease journal, 38(5), 528-532.
- 04ALGHAMDI, J. M., & BAZIE, E. A. (2019). Blood glucose and electrolytes (Ca; Mg; Ph) in infant of diabetics mothers admitted to King Fahad Hospital-NICU-Baha. EUROPEAN ACADEMIC RESEARCH
- 05Elghazaly, Elghazaly A., and Jameel Alghamdi. (2019). "Nature of the Umbilical Cord Knots and Their Effects on the Birth Weight Outcome, in Sudanese Neonates." International Journal of Health Sciences & Research