Mohammed Al Gadban, MD, FAAP, CCRP, ABOM

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Blending Diverse Medical Background and Commitment to Pediatric Care 

Dr. Mohammed Al Gadban, a trusted pediatrician, serves as a staff physician at Coastal Pediatric Associates - West Ashley location in Charleston, South Carolina. 

With a background that spans multiple countries and prestigious medical institutions, Dr. Al Gadban brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the practice. His clinical interests are varied and include managing patients with headaches, asthma, allergies, constipation, obesity, and sports injuries. 

Born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq, Dr. Al Gadban received his Medical Degree from Al-Mustansiriya University - College of Medicine. He worked as a Senior House Officer at several of the Iraqi Ministry of Health teaching hospitals. He was then accepted into the Arab Board of General Specializations and finished two years of training in general surgery at several of the Jordanian Ministry of Health teaching hospitals. 

Immigrating to the United States of America in August 2008, Dr. Al Gadban joined the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) as a postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Cell Biology, Anatomy, Microbiology, and Immunology, where he published many scientific and clinical peer-reviewed research articles. His passion and commitment led him to join the Pediatric Clinical Trials Group at MUSC as a Research Program Coordinator, after which he completed his pediatric residency training at the same institution.

A Diplomate of both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Obesity Medicine, Dr. Al Gadban is actively involved with membership in professional medical associations such as the Iraqi Medical Association, the Jordan Medical Association, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (Fellow - FAAP).

When he is not caring for patients, Dr. Al Gadban can be found traveling, grilling, and creating lasting memories with his wife, Hibah, and their two sons, Faisal and Fahad.

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