Dr. Naseem Al Yahyawi
Associate Professor & Consultant in Pediatric Endocrinology, Diabetes & obesity
Dr. Naseem Al-yahyawi is a highly respected pediatric endocrinologist at King's College Hospital London in Jeddah, renowned for her exceptional expertise and compassionate patient care. With over 9 years of experience in pediatric endocrinology, Dr. Al-yahyawi specializes in childhood diabetes, obesity, and endocrinology. She earned her medical degree from a prestigious university and pursued specialized pediatric endocrinology training at internationally recognized institutions.
In addition to her endocrinology practice, Dr. Al-yahyawi is also a Consultant Pediatric Endocrinologist at King Abdulaziz University Hospital in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where she serves as the Program Director for the Pediatric Endocrinology Fellowship program. Her involvement in academia extends to her role as the Pediatric Department representative in the Quality Academic Accreditation unit and as the Pediatric Endocrinology representative on the postgraduate committee at King Abdulaziz University.
Dr. Al-yahyawi is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. She has contributed significantly to numerous research studies in her field. Her patient care philosophy revolves around providing comprehensive, tailored treatments, and she is particularly praised for her dedication to educating and empowering her patients about heart health.
Dr. Al-yahyawi is MRCPCH Examiner Elect, Royal College of Physicians, UK, and has participated as an overseas examiner in the MRCPCH exam over the last 3 years. She actively participates in various cardiac health awareness initiatives and community outreach programs to promote education about heart health.
Areas of expertise.
Education and training.
- 012010-2017 Scholarship funded by King Abdul-Aziz University and the Saudi Cultural Bureau at Canada for Pediatric residency training, Pediatric endocrine fellowship training, master degree and research training
- 022015-2017 master student, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- 032015-2016 Pediatric Endocrinology Research Fellow, BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- 042013-2015 Pediatric Endocrinology Clinical Fellow, BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada
- 052010-2013 Pediatric Resident, Izaak Walton Killam Children's Hospital, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada
- 062008-2009 Pediatric resident, King Abdul-Aziz university hospital, Jeddah, SA
- 072007-2008 Rotating internship, King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Boards and fellowships.
- 01MRCPCH Examiner Elect, Royal College of physician, UK
- 02Master of Health Science, School of Population and Public Health, University of British Columbia, May 2017
- 03Certified by the royal collage of physicians and surgeons of Canada in the subspecialty of endocrinology and metabolism, September 2015
- 04Certified by the American Academy of Pediatrics in Oct 2013
- 05Bachelor Degree in Medicine and General Surgery (MBBS) from King Abdul Aziz University (KAAU), July 2007
Selected publications.
- 01Auxological, Clinical, and MRI Abnormalities in 115 Pediatric Patients with Isolated Growth Hormone Deficiency: A Retrospective Cohort Study, Cureus, 2024
- 02Effects of intermittent fasting regimens on glycemic, hepatic, anthropometric, and clinical markers in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials, Clinical Nutrition, Nov 2023
- 03The association between vitamin D status and inflammatory bowel disease among children and adolescents: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in Nutrition 2023 doi: 10.3389/fnut.2022.1007725
- 04Diabetes Distress and Transition Readiness in Youths with Type 1 Diabetes Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Care, pediatric Diabetes 2023. https://doi.org/10.1155/2023/5580180
- 05Indices of insulin resistance and adiposity can detect obesity-related morbidity in pediatrics. Saudi Medical Journal 2022, 43 (2) 161-168