Specialist Paediatrician
Dr. Omaima Ataya Maaliki
MD (Medical College of Virginia) · Residency, Tufts NEMC · FAAP
About Dr. Omaima
Paediatrics rooted in school & community health
Dr. Omaima Ataya Maaliki is a distinguished paediatrician with an extensive background in paediatrics and an unwavering commitment to enhancing healthcare in both school and community settings.
A graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia in 2004, she went on to complete a rigorous paediatrics residency programme at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, MA. She has been American Board Certified in Paediatrics since 2007 and is recognised as a Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics.
Currently serving as the Medical Director at the American School of Dubai, she passionately advocates for school health — collaborating closely with students and their families, providing health education and maintaining high standards of care and prevention within the school and the broader community.
Dr. Omaima also dedicates part of her time to the team at Circle Care Clinic. Prior to her current roles, she spent nearly a decade as the Head Paediatrician at a community-based practice in Dubai, focusing on the health and wellbeing of children. She is bilingual English / Arabic and available for consultations.
Champion of school health
As Medical Director at the American School of Dubai, Dr. Omaima advocates for prevention, health education and high standards of care — bringing a whole-community lens to every child she treats.
Areas of expertise
What Dr. Omaima cares for
From newborn care and well-child visits through to adolescent medicine — comprehensive general paediatrics for every stage.
Her journey
From Virginia to Dubai
2004
Medical College of Virginia
Graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University's Medical College of Virginia.
Boston
Paediatrics residency
Completed a rigorous paediatrics residency programme at Tufts New England Medical Center in Boston, MA.
2007
American Board Certified
Board Certified in Paediatrics since 2007, and recognised as a Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics.
Dubai
Head Paediatrician
Spent nearly a decade as Head Paediatrician at a community-based practice in Dubai, focused on the health and wellbeing of children.
Today
Medical Director & Circle Care
Serves as Medical Director at the American School of Dubai, advocating for school health, while dedicating part of her time to the team at Circle Care Clinic.
Caring for a child means caring for their whole world — their family, their school and their community.
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Book with Dr. Omaima
Comprehensive general paediatrics — from newborn care to adolescent medicine — in English, Arabic and French. We'd love to welcome your family.