Neonatal Excellence at Corniche Hospital

Dedicated to nurturing the most fragile lives with expert care and compassion.

Newborns, especially those born prematurely or with complex medical needs, require specialized attention during their earliest days of life. Neonatology is a vital field that focuses on ensuring these infants receive the highest level of care to support healthy development. At Corniche Hospital, the Neonatology Department is committed to providing expert, evidence-based treatment for the most vulnerable patients, offering hope and healing from their very first moments.

Why Choose Corniche?

World-Class Expertise

Our team of twelve specialized neonatal consultants brings extensive experience in treating complex conditions, including extreme prematurity, ensuring the highest standard of care for your newborn.

Comprehensive Care Spectrum

From advanced respiratory support and therapeutic hypothermia to specialized feeding programs and post-discharge developmental follow-up services, Corniche Hospital provides complete care that addresses both immediate medical needs and long-term developmental outcomes.

Family-Centered Approach

At Corniche Hospital, we understand that every tiny heartbeat represents a life full of promise, which is why we complement our medical excellence with compassionate family support throughout your baby's hospital journey and beyond.

Services Provided

The Neonatology Department at Corniche Hospital offers a wide array of specialized services tailored to the needs of newborns requiring intensive medical support:

Advanced Neonatal Intensive Care

Comprehensive care for premature infants and term newborns with critical conditions
Management of infants as early as 22-23 weeks gestation
Specialized surgical support (including pre-cardiac surgery specialization) for neonates requiring emergency operations

Respiratory Support Services

Conventional mechanical ventilation and HFOV
Administration of inhaled nitric oxide for severe pulmonary hypertension
Non-invasive respiratory support for stabilization and recovery

Neurological Protection

• Therapeutic hypothermia (total body cooling) for hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE)
• Advanced neuro-diagnostics including amplitude-integrated EEG (aEEG)

Nutrition and Growth Management:

Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) for infants unable to feed orally
Specialized feeding programs promoting breastfeeding and optimal growth
Regular monitoring of jaundice, vital signs, and weight

Post-Discharge Support:

Comprehensive follow-up through Growth and Development Clinics
Routine developmental screenings and early intervention services
RSV immunization programs to protect vulnerable infants

What We Treat

What We Treat
Corniche Hospital’s expert team manages a wide spectrum of neonatal conditions, including:
Extreme Prematurity: comprehensive support for infants born after 22-23 weeks gestation
Respiratory Distress Syndrome: Advanced ventilation and surfactant therapy
Neonatal Sepsis: Early diagnosis facilitated by HeRO system (AI technology) and intensive antibiotic therapy
Congenital Anomalies: Multidisciplinary management of structural birth defects
Complex Congenital Heart Defects: Provision of pre-cardiac surgery stabilization
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN): Specialized cardiopulmonary management
Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE): Brain-protective strategies, including cooling therapy
Birth Trauma and Surgical Conditions: Collaborative surgical and intensive care
Neurological Conditions: Seizure management and neurodevelopmental follow-up
Neonatal Jaundice: Phototherapy and monitoring to prevent complications
Failure to Thrive: Early intervention for feeding and growth challenges
By addressing these complex conditions early and effectively, Corniche Hospital significantly improves survival rates and long-term outcomes for its tiniest patients.

Meet Our Experts

Corniche Hospital’s Neonatology team is composed of distinguished specialists who bring deep expertise and a collaborative spirit to every case. These experts are dedicated to delivering comprehensive and compassionate care:

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At Corniche Hospital, every tiny heartbeat represents a life full of promise. Through expert neonatal care, a commitment to innovation, and heartfelt support for families, Corniche Hospital is proud to help give newborns the healthiest possible start to life.