Biography:
Dr. Anna Rajab is a pioneering Clinical Geneticist and Pediatric Specialist with more than 50 years of experience in healthcare and medical genetics in the Sultanate of Oman. A graduate of Kiev Medical University (1972), she played a key role in establishing Oman’s first Neonatal Service Unit at Khoula Hospital and later contributed to the development of neonatal and pediatric services at the Royal Hospital.
She earned her Diploma in Child Health (Dublin), Membership of the Royal College of Physicians (London), and a PhD in Medical Genetics, specializing in genetic blood disorders, congenital anomalies, and population genetics.
Dr. Rajab led the establishment of Oman’s National Program for the Control of Genetic Blood Disorders and Genetic Counseling Services and was instrumental in developing the National Genetic Center. She has published over 100 scientific papers and served as a consultant to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the European Union Research Commission.
Her contributions have been recognized with the WHO Award (2005) and the Hamdan Award for Distinguished Personalities in the Arab World (2012).
Areas of Expertise:
Clinical Genetics
Diagnosis and management of inherited genetic disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, and rare diseases.
Pediatrics
Comprehensive pediatric healthcare services for infants, children, and adolescents.
Neonatology
Advanced care for newborns, premature infants, and neonatal intensive care management.
Genetic Counseling
Risk assessment, family planning guidance, carrier screening, and hereditary disease counseling.
Genetics of Aging
Assessment of age-related genetic conditions and hereditary predispositions.
Cancer Genetics
Identification and management of hereditary cancer syndromes and familial cancer risks.
Additional Clinical Specialties:
- Pediatric Genetic Disorders
- Rare Disease Diagnosis
- Congenital Anomalies Evaluation
- Genetic Blood Disorders
- Thalassemia Management
- Sickle Cell Disease Counseling
- Chromosomal Disorders
- Developmental Delay Assessment
- Dysmorphic Syndrome Evaluation
- Prenatal Genetic Counseling
- Family Risk Assessment
- Hereditary Metabolic Disorders
- Molecular Genetics
- Population Genetics
- Community Genetics
- Preventive Genetics
- Genetic Screening Programs
- Newborn Genetic Evaluation
- Genetic Testing Interpretation
- Inherited Cancer Risk Assessment
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Anna Rajab is a highly respected Clinical Genetics Specialist, Pediatrician, and Neonatology expert in Muscat, Oman. She is recognized for establishing genetic counseling services, neonatal care programs, and national genetic healthcare initiatives in Oman.
A Clinical Geneticist diagnoses, evaluates, and manages inherited conditions, congenital anomalies, chromosomal abnormalities, and rare genetic disorders while providing genetic counseling for individuals and families.
You should consult a genetic specialist if you have a family history of genetic disorders, recurrent pregnancy loss, congenital anomalies, developmental delays, inherited blood disorders, or concerns regarding hereditary cancer risks.
Yes. Dr. Anna Rajab has extensive experience in genetic counseling, family risk assessment, hereditary disease evaluation, and genetic blood disorder prevention programs.
Genetic counseling can help evaluate:• Thalassemia• Sickle Cell Disease• Congenital Disorders• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes• Rare Genetic Diseases• Chromosomal Conditions• Family Planning Risks
Congenital anomalies are structural or functional conditions present at birth that may affect physical development, organs, metabolism, or overall health.
Cancer genetics focuses on identifying inherited genetic mutations that increase the risk of developing cancers such as breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer, and other hereditary cancer syndromes.
Genetic testing helps identify inherited conditions, assess disease risk, support early diagnosis, guide treatment decisions, and assist with family planning.
Patients seeking expert genetic counseling, congenital anomaly evaluation, inherited disease assessment, pediatric genetics services, and cancer genetics consultation in Muscat, Oman may consult Dr. Anna Rajab.
