Medical Specialists

Dr. Handal is the deputy medical director and the manager of the Neuro Service at Caritas Baby Hospital. He received his M.D Diploma in General Medicine from Gr.T.Popa University of Medicine and Pharmacy - Iasi City - Romania. Dr. Handal is a board certified pediatrician in both Jordan and Palestine who has been practicing for over 20 years in medical settings.  He also completed fellowships in Pediatric Neurology and medical genetics in Shaare Zedek Medical Center Jerusalem.

In addition to his healthcare contributions, Dr. Handal is clinical educator in the faculty of medicine at Al-Quds University.

Dr. Allawi finished his Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) from Al-Quds University and he is certified by the Palestinian Pediatrician Board since 2016.

In 2019, Dr. Allawi finished his subspecialty in pediatric pulmonology from Hadassah Medical Center and became responsible for the pediatric pulmonary services and the intensive care unit in Caritas Baby Hospital.

On a personal level, Dr. Allawi is a great supporter of sick children and their families. He also accompanies medical students and residents doctors during their training in CBH.

Dr. Abedrabbo completed his medical degree at Ioannina University in Greece in 2010. He has over ten years of experience in pediatric medicine and holds both Palestinian and Arab board certifications.

Dr. Abedrabbo is an active member in CBH various medical committees. He is an important reference in the fields of pediatric palliative care and Anti-Microbial Stewardship and pediatric intensive Care.

Recently, Dr. Abedrabbo finished his fellowship in pediatric intensive care medicine at Hadassah Medical Center of Jerusalem.

Dr. Ghneim obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) from Al-Quds University. He attended Caritas Baby Hospital, Holy family Hospital and Al Maqassed Hospital for residency training in pediatrics.

Dr. Ghneim is certified by the Australian Medical Council and Palestinian Pediatrician Board. Currently, he is doing Pediatric cardiology fellowship at Hadassah Medical Center in Jerusalem.

Dr. Ghneim had a key role in establishing the Pediatric Observation Unit and defining its policies at Caritas Baby Hospital.

Outside the office, Dr. Saliba is happily married and has one daughter and enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling with his family and friends.

Dr. Rafik Albad is the manager of the Radiology Department at Caritas Baby Hospital. He is a board certified radiologist in both Italy and Palestine who has been practicing for over 15 years in medical settings with 10 years of experience in pediatric radiology.

Dr. Albad received his specialization in radio diagnostics from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, Italy. He is a licensed medical doctor and played a key role in developing and modernizing the Radiology Department and defining its policies at Caritas Baby Hospital.

Recently, Dr. Albad in cooperation with the Quality and Patient Safety Department published a Radiological Tutorial Manual for establishing the anatomical location of certain medical tubes following their placement, to help the hospital’s medical staff to evaluate the correct and adequate position of the tubes.

Dr. Amal Fawadleh is a graduate of the University of Messina in Italy. She trained in pediatrics and neonatology in Share Zedek Medical Center of Jerusalem.

Fawadleh’s practice specializes in neonatal intensive care. Her interests include prematurity, neonatal respiratory distress and neonatal sepsis.

She is Palestinian board certified in Pediatrics (2019) and a licensed medical doctor in both Palestine and Italy. She is also a certified instructor in Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP).

On a personal level, Fawadleh is a loving and caring doctor. She is also an excellent patient and family communicator.

Areas of expertise: Epilepsy and Child Development  

Areas of expertise: Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma

Areas of expertise:  Diagnostic and Interventional Endoscopy 

Area of expertise: JIA - Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis | FMF- Familial Mediterranean Fever