Dr. Kunhimoosa Parappummal
Department: Paediatrics | Full-time
Dr. Kunhimoosa Parappummal is a specialist paediatrician with more than 38 years of experience. He is known for his compassionate care and commitment to supporting children’s health through a whole-family and community approach.
About Doctor
Dr. Kunhimoosa Parappummal is a Specialist Paediatrician with more than 38 years of medical experience. He earned his MBBS and Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Calicut Medical College in India.
He has served patients at Shifa Al Jazeera in Bahrain since 2004. Before joining the team in Bahrain, he worked for 12 years as a Specialist Paediatrician at Badarudheen Poly Clinic in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also gained experience at Crescent Hospital in Kerala.
Dr. Kunhimoosa has a special interest in social paediatrics. This approach considers how family and community factors affect a child’s health. He focuses on preventing illness and supporting the whole family. His long service has allowed him to care for three generations of the same family. He regularly attends international conferences to stay updated on paediatric care.
Education & Training
- MBBS, Calicut Medical College, India
- Diploma in Child Health (DCH), Calicut University, India
Experience
- Specialist Paediatrician, Shifa Al Jazeera Medical Centre, Bahrain
- Specialist Paediatrician, Badarudheen Poly Clinic, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (12 years)
- Specialist Paediatrician, Crescent Hospital, Panoor, Kannoor, Kerala, India
Languages Known
Arabic, English, Hindi, Malayalam
Treatments
- Well-child check-ups and immunisations
- Diagnosis and care for childhood illnesses
- Newborn care and management
- Guidance on nutrition and child development
- Social paediatrics and community health support