Amjad Tonbari
MD, MSc, Arab Board Certificate, MRCPCH
Specialist | Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Years of Experience: 9
Dr. Amjad Tonbari is a Specialist in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Sidra Medicine, where he has been practicing since 2018. He provides comprehensive care for children with acute and chronic conditions, with a strong focus on high-acuity pediatric emergency presentations. He works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and effective management of critically ill children. Prior to joining Sidra Medicine, Dr. Tonbari completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital, Damascus University, gaining broad exposure across pediatric subspecialties. He is actively involved in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and evidence-based practice, and contributes to clinical auditing and research aimed at improving outcomes in pediatric emergency care.
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- MD – Tishreen University, Faculty of Medicine, Syria (2006–2012)
- Pediatric Residency – Children’s Hospital, Damascus University, Syria (2013–2017)
- Master’s in Pediatrics – Damascus University, Syria
- Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, United Kingdom
- Arab Board of Health Specializations
- Syrian Commission for Medical Specialties
- Pediatric emergency care
- Acute and chronic pediatric illnesses
- Pediatric trauma management
- Medical education
- Clinical auditing
- Clinical auditing for quality improvement in pediatric care
- Intravenous magnesium sulfate as first parenteral bronchodilator in pediatric asthma
2021. - Intravenous magnesium sulfate and beta-2 agonist side-effect reduction
2022. - Systematic review on steroid use in follicular tonsillitis in children
2023. - Use of intravenous magnesium sulfate in acute asthma exacerbations in children
2025. - Use of intravenous short-acting beta-2 agonists in acute severe asthma
2025.