LATIFAH AL-ARFAJ Pediatrics Consultant
Qassim
Summary
Dedicated professional with a solid background in general pediatrics, skilled in managing high-pressure situations effectively. Proven ability to provide compassionate care to patients and families, ensuring their needs are met with empathy and understanding.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Associate Consultant Pediatrics Hematology
King Abdullah Specialized Hospital, National Guard
Buraidah, Al-Qassim Region
05.2026 - Current
Led initiatives to launch paediatric haematology service, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and utilising advanced treatment protocols within a leading children's hospital.
Peditarics Hematology Oncology Fellow
King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Supported heavy load department with 100 new patients annually and 30 inpatient beds with 20 outpatient clinics.
- Assisted in diagnosing and managing children with various hematologic diseases, including anaemias.
- Conducted over 100 diagnostic procedures, including lumbar punctures and bone marrow aspirations, resulting in accurate diagnoses and timely interventions.
- Contributed to follow-up care for children with complex health needs.
General Pediatrics Residency
King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10.2019 - 12.2022
- Trained by experts in the field of pediatrics in leading tertiary center
- Familiar with common general pediatrics diseases and management
- Handled emergencies with composure and efficiency.
General practitioner
Maternity and Children's Hospital
Medina, Saudi Arabia
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Assisted in specialised children’s hospital.
- Supported treatment of various paediatric conditions across all age groups.
Education
Certified Pediatrics Consultant by SCFHS - Pediatrics
General Pediatrics Saudi Board
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 02.2026 -
Certified Pediatric Hematology Consultant by SCFHS -
Peditarics Hematology Oncology Saudi Board
02.2026 -
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
College of Medicine Taibah University
Medina, Saudi Arabia 01.2008 - 08.2013
Excutive learning - Artificial Intelligence in HealthCare
Harvard Medical School
Skills
- Lumbar Puncture
- Bone marrow Diagnostics Procedures
- Childhood blood disorders
- Digital Health Records
- Compassionate care delivery
Websites
Research and Academic Involvement
Principal Investigator: Pediatric Palliative Care in Oncology Patients – A Single
Center Experience
- Poster presentation at International Society of Pediatrics Oncology (SIOP-Asia)
Conference, April 2025
- E-Poster at International Pediatric Science Conference, May 2025
Speaker at International Society of Pediatrics Oncology SIOP Asia 2025
Certification
- Occupational English Test
- AI in HealthCare
Affiliations
- yoga and traveling
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Associate Consultant Pediatrics Hematology
King Abdullah Specialized Hospital, National Guard
05.2026 - Current
Certified Pediatrics Consultant by SCFHS - Pediatrics
General Pediatrics Saudi Board
02.2026 -
Certified Pediatric Hematology Consultant by SCFHS -
Peditarics Hematology Oncology Saudi Board
02.2026 -
Peditarics Hematology Oncology Fellow
King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital
01.2023 - 01.2026
General Pediatrics Residency
King Abdullah Specialized Children's Hospital
10.2019 - 12.2022
General practitioner
Maternity and Children's Hospital
01.2018 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery - Medicine
College of Medicine Taibah University
01.2008 - 08.2013
Excutive learning - Artificial Intelligence in HealthCare
Harvard Medical School