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Paediatric Haematology / Oncology — Solid Tumours

Dr. Antonello Podda

Consultant, Paediatric Haematology / Oncology — Solid Tumours

20+ years of experience

MD; Paediatric Residency; Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (Solid Tumours)
King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Antonello Podda

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Paediatric Neuroblastoma
    • Rhabdomyosarcoma
    • Paediatric Adrenal Tumours
    • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH)
    • Wilms Tumour
    • Paediatric Angiosarcoma
    • Orbital Medulloepithelioma
    • CD30+ Lymphoproliferative Disorders
    • Paediatric Germ Cell Tumours
    • Paediatric Soft Tissue Sarcomas

    Sub-specialties

    • Paediatric Solid Tumours: Risk-adapted chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and multidisciplinary management for paediatric neuroblastoma, rhabdomyosarcoma, and adrenal tumours — a leading paediatric solid tumour specialist in Riyadh for international families.
    • Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis & Rare Disorders: Comprehensive management of LCH and rare paediatric histiocytic disorders drawing on international experience.
    • Advanced Paediatric Surgical Oncology Coordination: Co-management with surgical oncology teams for paediatric angiosarcoma HIPEC and complex solid tumour resections.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Risk-Adapted Chemotherapy Protocols
    • Paediatric Immunotherapy (Including Adrenal Tumours)
    • LCH-Directed Therapy (Vinblastine, BRAF Inhibitors)
    • Targeted Therapy for Paediatric Sarcomas
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Management
    • Coordination with Paediatric HIPEC Teams
    • Paediatric Palliative & Supportive Care
    • Long-Term Survivorship Follow-Up

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MD — Doctor of Medicine
    • Paediatric Residency

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology
    • Subspecialty Training in Paediatric Solid Tumours
    • Advanced Clinical Training in Rare Paediatric Malignancies

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Board Certification in Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (international)
    • Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) — Registered Consultant
    • American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Consultant, Paediatric Haematology/Oncology (Solid Tumours) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Faculty & Consultant — University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, USA (Past)
    • Consultant Paediatric Haematology/Oncology — Holtz Children's Hospital, Miami, USA (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former academic appointment — University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    • Contributing author — peer-reviewed paediatric oncology journals
    • Participant — KFSHRC Paediatric Multidisciplinary Tumour Board

    Key Achievements

    • 20+ years of international paediatric oncology clinical experience
    • Published lead or co-author on paediatric adrenal tumour immunotherapy disparities
    • Contributor to research on paediatric angiosarcoma HIPEC, CD30+ lymphoproliferative disorders, and orbital medulloepithelioma
    • Co-author on Saudi paediatric palliative care research

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