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Shaikha Alqahtani

Dr. Shaikha Alqahtani is an Attending Physician in Hematology and Oncology at Sidra Medicine. She joined Sidra Medicine in 2026 following advanced subspecialty training in pediatric hematology, oncology, stem cell transplantation, and cellular therapy in the United States.

Dr. Alqahtani earned her Doctor of Medicine degree with Academic Distinction from Weill Cornell Medicine–Qatar. She completed her Pediatric Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University/Children’s Hospital of Richmond, followed by a Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a Pediatric Transplant and Cellular Therapy Fellowship at Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center. During her fellowship training, she served as Chief Fellow in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

Her clinical practice focuses on caring for children with hematologic malignancies, bone marrow failure syndromes, primary immunodeficiencies specifically patients undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy. Dr. Alqahtani is actively involved in clinical research, medical education, and quality improvement initiatives, with multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations at international conferences.

2 June, 2026

Sidra Medicine and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som Sign MoU to Elevate Wellness Programs

Sidra Medicine and Zulal Wellness Resort by Chiva-Som, members of Qatar Foundation, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on the development of integrated wellness and preventive health programs.

19 May, 2026

Rapid International Coordination by Sidra Medicine Ensures Uninterrupted Specialized Care for Baby

A baby successfully received a custom 3D-printed cranial remodeling helmet, following a specialized procedure at Sidra Medicine and a rapid coordinated effort by multiple teams across borders.

13 May, 2026

Sidra Medicine Advanced Imaging Core Recognized as ZEISS labs@location Reference Customer

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been formally designated as a ZEISS labs@location Reference Customer through its Advanced Imaging Core (AIC).

5 May, 2026

Sidra Medicine Advances Pediatric Sports Care with Growth-Sparing Surgical Techniques

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, is advancing orthopedic care in Qatar with the introduction of a specialized pediatric orthopedic sports medicine service. The latest offering from the Orthopedics Department, delivers growth-sparing surgical techniques, tailored for children and young adults.

28 April, 2026

Sidra Medicine to Expand Pediatric Therapy Capabilities with New Sensory Integration Gym

Sidra Medicine, is developing a new Sensory Integration Gym as part of its continued expansion of specialized pediatric rehabilitation services. The gym will provide an advanced therapeutic environment for children with neurodevelopmental, behavioral, and sensory processing challenges.

27 April, 2026

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine Champion Neurodiversity in Second Science Café Session

Msheireb Museums and Sidra Medicine hosted the second session of the 2026 Science Café series on Monday, which convened leading experts who discussed neurodevelopmental conditions from the perspective of science, technology, ability and achievement under the theme “Different Abilities, Shared Futures: Disability and Success.”

21 April, 2026

Sidra Medicine introduces Qatar’s first advanced gene-editing therapy for sickle cell disease and thalassemia

Sidra Medicine, a member of Qatar Foundation, has been qualified by Vertex Pharmaceuticals as one of a of a limited number of hospitals in the world, to administer Casgevy, a groundbreaking, one-time CRISPR/Cas9-based gene therapy treatment.

15 April, 2026

Sidra Medicine Performs Qatar’s First Pediatric Sacral Neuromodulation

Sidra Medicine, has successfully performed a sacral neuromodulation implantation procedure on an eight-year-old child with spina bfida.

7 April, 2026

Sidra Medicine Highlights Advances to Family-Centered Care to Mark World Health Day 2026

To mark World Health Day on April 7, Sidra Medicine reinforces its role as a research-driven, patient-centered healthcare organization by announcing its latest service launches and expansion plans for 2026.