Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian
Specialist Pediatric Cardiology
CardiologyPediatric and Neonatology
Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian is a Specialist Pediatric Cardiologist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah, UAE. He diagnoses and treats heart conditions in babies, children and teenagers, including congenital heart defects, irregular heart rhythms and heart muscle disease, and advises families on keeping a child's heart healthy. Book an appointment on 06 599 7777.
About Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian
Children with a suspected heart problem can be seen by Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian, a pediatric cardiologist at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah. He trained first as a pediatrician and then completed board-certified subspecialty training in pediatric cardiology at Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, and he has more than 12 years of experience across the field.
His work covers heart problems that are present from birth, such as holes in the heart and other structural defects, as well as irregular heart rhythms and cardiomyopathies, the diseases of the heart muscle. He also gives families practical guidance on protecting heart health from infancy through adolescence. A heart murmur picked up at a routine check, fainting, palpitations or a worrying finding on a newborn examination are common reasons for a child to be referred to a pediatric cardiologist.
Dr. Khalilian's experience includes outpatient clinics, electrocardiograms (ECG), Holter monitoring, echocardiography and fetal echocardiography, and consultations for sick children and babies in pediatric and neonatal intensive care. In earlier posts his work also included diagnostic and interventional angiography.
He has taught for many years as a university faculty member, most recently at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, where he headed the pediatric cardiology department from 2017 to 2020. He has published research on topics including propranolol treatment for infantile hemangioma, heart sound assessment in children and the use of tilt table testing to tell fainting apart from epilepsy. He is associated with the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC) and the Iranian association of pediatric cardiologists.
Areas of expertise
Each links to the service page, with what to expect and how to prepare.
Qualifications and training
Board certificate in Pediatric Cardiology
Department of Pediatric Cardiology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran · 2008–2011
Board certificate in Pediatrics
Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran · 2003–2006
General Medicine
School of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences · 1992–2000
Dubai professional licence, Physician – Specialist – Pediatric Cardiology
Armada Medical Centre, Dubai
Professional experience
Associate Professor, Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Pediatrics
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
Head of Pediatric Cardiology Department
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran · 2017–2020
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Pediatrics
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran · from 2014
Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiologist, Department of Pediatrics
Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz · 2011–2014
Training rotation (six months)
Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center and Children's Medical Center
Co-author, "The Efficacy and Safety of Propranolol in Treating Infantile Hemangioma: A Prospective Study"
Iranian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research · 2023
Co-author, "Aortic Pseudoaneurysm following Ventricular Septal Defect Closure in a Pediatric Patient: A Case Report and Literature Review"
Case Reports in Cardiology · 2023
Co-author, "Evaluation of the heart sounds in children using a Doppler Phonolyser"
BioMedical Engineering OnLine
Co-author, "Application of a Head-Up Tilt Table Test in differentiation between epilepsy and syncope in children"
Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics · 2022
Clinic days and appointments
Appointments with Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian are arranged by phone on 06 599 7777. The team confirms the day and time when you call.
Frequently asked questions
What does Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian treat?
Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian treats heart conditions in babies, children and teenagers, including congenital heart defects, irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) and diseases of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathies). He also advises families on preventing heart problems as children grow, at Dar Al Kamal Hospital in Sharjah.
Does Dr. Khalilian see children?
Yes. Dr. Khalilian is a pediatric cardiologist, so his patients are babies, children and adolescents. He trained as a pediatrician before specialising in children's heart conditions.
Why might my child be sent to see Dr. Khalilian?
Common reasons to see Dr. Khalilian include a heart murmur heard during a check-up, a heart defect suspected before or after birth, palpitations, fainting, chest pain on exercise or breathlessness. A first visit usually involves a history, an examination and an ECG, with further heart tests arranged if needed.
Do I need a referral to see Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian?
No referral is needed. You can book an appointment with Dr. Khalilian directly on 06 599 7777. Bring any previous reports, ECGs or heart scan results you already have for your child.
Which days does Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian hold clinic?
Clinic days for Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian are confirmed when you call 06 599 7777; the team will offer the next available time.
What should I bring to my child's first appointment with Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian?
For a first appointment with Dr. Khalilian, bring your child's Emirates ID and insurance card, a list of any medicines your child takes, and any previous ECGs, echocardiogram reports, hospital letters or newborn discharge summaries.
Is a consultation with Dr. Mohammadreza Khalilian covered by insurance?
Most UAE health insurance plans cover specialist consultations for children, but cover varies by policy and some heart tests may need prior approval. Call Dar Al Kamal Hospital on 06 599 7777 or check with your insurer to confirm what your plan includes before visiting Dr. Khalilian.
Medically reviewed by Dar Al Kamal Team