Doctor's Overview My Details Areas of Expertise Faq's

Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation (Hematology / Oncology)

Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Consultant, pediatric hematology / oncology

20+ years of experience

MD; Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation

King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Mouhab Ayas is a Senior Consultant in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation and one of the region's most experienced paediatric HSCT experts. He is an internationally recognised Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation authority, particularly in sickle cell disease, Fanconi anaemia and primary immunodeficiency transplants.

25+ years of clinical experience in paediatric bone marrow transplantation
Leads one of the largest paediatric stem cell transplant programmes in the Middle East
Performed curative HSCT in 129 children with severe sickle cell disease over 14 years
Expert in haploidentical HSCT with post-transplant cyclophosphamide for children without matched donors
Trusted by international families for complex paediatric bone marrow transplantation in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Book Your Appointment with Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Share your details and our medical team will get back to you

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Major Conditions Treated

Paediatric Acute Leukaemia (ALL, AML)
Severe Sickle Cell Disease
Fanconi Anaemia
Severe Aplastic Anaemia
Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders (SCID, LAD-1)
Thalassaemia Major
Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Paediatric Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia

Sub-specialties

Paediatric Allogeneic HSCT: Matched related, unrelated and haploidentical transplants — a leading Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
HSCT for Haemoglobinopathies: Curative transplantation for sickle cell disease and thalassaemia.
HSCT for Inherited Bone Marrow Failure: Fanconi anaemia-specific reduced-intensity conditioning regimens.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Matched Sibling Donor Allogeneic HSCT
Matched Unrelated Donor HSCT
Haploidentical HSCT with Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide
Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation
Reduced-Intensity & Myeloablative Conditioning Regimens
Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) Prophylaxis and Management
Chimerism Monitoring & Late-Effect Surveillance

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MD — Medical University
Paediatric Residency Training

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology / Oncology
Fellowship in Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation

Certifications & Accreditations

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) Registration
Member — European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
Member — American Society of Hematology (ASH)

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Consultant, Stem Cell Transplantation and Cellular Therapy Section, Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Present)

Past Affiliations

Information not publicly available.

Academic & Research Roles

Principal investigator / co-investigator — Multiple EBMT multicentre studies
Reviewer for peer-reviewed haematology and transplantation journals
Teaching faculty — Paediatric Hematology/Oncology fellowship programme

Key Achievements

Over 200 peer-reviewed publications and 3,600+ citations in HSCT research
Led sickle cell HSCT programme transplanting 129 children over 14 years with cerebral vasculopathy protection
Key contributor to international EBMT registry studies on inherited bone marrow failure

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (SAR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Paediatric HSCT Consultation	SAR 500 – SAR 1,500	$135 – $400
Allogeneic Matched Sibling HSCT (package)	SAR 250,000 – SAR 500,000	$66,665 – $133,335
Haploidentical HSCT (package)	SAR 350,000 – SAR 700,000	$93,335 – $186,665
Matched Unrelated Donor HSCT (package)	SAR 400,000 – SAR 800,000	$106,665 – $213,335
Post-Transplant Follow-up (per visit)	SAR 500 – SAR 2,000	$135 – $535

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Trust & Transparency

Why Choose CancerRounds

Your trusted partner for world-class treatment

100%

Verified

5000+

Doctors

27+

Countries

24/7

Support

500+

Hospitals

10,000+

Patients

Free Expert Opinion

Get specialist guidance at no cost before you decide

Access to Top Specialists

Connect with experienced doctors across leading hospitals

One Dedicated Coordinator

A single point of contact through your entire journey

Travel and Stay Handled

Visa, flights and accommodation arranged for you

Clear Cost Estimates

Know your expected treatment costs upfront

Support in Your Language

Assistance in multiple languages for international patients

Secure & Private Verified Hospitals 24/7 Support No Upfront Cost

Ask Us About Your Health

Share your details and our medical team will get back to you

Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Book Your Appointment with Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Sub-specialties

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Fellowships & Special Training

Certifications & Accreditations

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Past Affiliations

Academic & Research Roles

Key Achievements

Your Journey From Home to Recovery

Share Details

Plan & Cost

Travel Support

Treatment & Care

Explore Top Doctors By Department

Talk to a Specialist

Find the Right Care for Your Condition

Our Impact So Far

Common Questions About Our Services

Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Book Your Appointment with Dr. Mouhab Ayas

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Sub-specialties

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

Fellowships & Special Training

Certifications & Accreditations

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Past Affiliations

Academic & Research Roles

Key Achievements

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Professional Memberships

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Estimated Treatment Costs

Frequently Asked Questions

Your Journey From Home to Recovery

Share Details

Plan & Cost

Travel Support

Treatment & Care

Explore Top Doctors By Department

Talk to a Specialist

Find the Right Care for Your Condition

Our Impact So Far

Common Questions About Our Services

Get an Expert Opinion

Thank You!