Meet Our Doctors
Dr. ALEAH ABDULKAREEM MONATHAR
Consultant — Obstetrics & Gynecology
LANGUAGES
English, Arabic
Education
• M.B.Ch.B., College of Medicine, University of Basrah, Iraq (1979)
• Diploma in Obstetrics & Gynecology, University of Baghdad, Iraq (1990)
• C.A.B.O.G. in Obstetrics & Gynecology, Arab Board of Medical Specialization (1990)
• Diploma in Advanced Ultrasound in OB/GYN, University of Zagreb (2009)
Specialization
Obstetrics & Gynecology
QCHP License Grade
QCHP License No: P3982
Type of Physician
Consultant — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Credentials
Dr. Aleah is a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynecology with 30+ years’ clinical experience in her field. Prior to joining Aster, she served at Hamad Medical Corporation – Women’s Wellness & Research Center (HMC/WWRC) since 2000, where she led care for normal and high-risk pregnancies, managed labor wards, performed early-pregnancy ultrasound, and carried out a full spectrum of obstetric and gynecologic procedures. She is also an active educator and mentor to residents and medical students and has contributed to clinical guidelines and quality-improvement initiatives at HMC.
Professional Associations
- Member, Medical Association (Iraq)
- Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) — Certified Instructor (HITC–HMC)
Professional Experience
- Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology — HMC, Women’s Wellness & Research Center (2018–2024)
- Associate Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology — HMC, Women’s Hospital (2016–2018)
- Acting Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology — HMC, Women’s Hospital (2013–2016)
- Senior Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology — HMC, Women’s Hospital (2004–2013)
- Specialist, Obstetrics & Gynecology — HMC, Women’s Hospital (2000–2004)
- Consultant, Obstetrics & Gynecology — Basrah Maternity Hospital, Iraq (1995–2000)
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered
- Comprehensive antenatal and postnatal management, with a focus on high-risk pregnancies.
- Manage labour wards, including handling obstetric emergencies.
- Manage and follow up on cases of recurrent miscarriage.
- Minor and major gynecological surgeries, including office hysteroscopy.
- Menstrual irregularities and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
- Counseling and administration of various contraceptive methods.
- Ultrasound imaging, particularly for early pregnancy assessments.
