Pediatrics
Care from your baby’s first weeks through the teenage years. Find help with newborn care, check-ups, vaccinations, growth and development in Dubai Healthcare City.
What brings you here?
Choose what is closest to your concern. Each service explains where to start.
Your baby’s first months
Newborn care and specific feeding or ear-shape concerns.
- Newborn & premature baby carePediatric support for your baby’s first visits, including newborn and premature baby care.
- Feeding difficulties & tongue tie assessmentBring your feeding concerns to a specialist. Assessment comes first, followed by a discussion of whether tongue tie treatment may be appropriate.
- Infant ear moldingA non-surgical option for some infant ear shape concerns. A pediatric assessment can establish whether ear molding may be suitable for your baby.
Check-ups & routine care
Regular visits, vaccination needs and requested blood tests.
Growth, development & screening
A place to start with something you have noticed about your child.
Not sure where to start? Call reception and tell us what is on your mind.
Meet your pediatricians
Both doctors consult in English and Arabic.
Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban
Consultant Pediatrician, Allergy Specialist & Medical Director
American Board Certified pediatrician who has led the clinic as Medical Director, with four decades caring for newborns, children and teenagers.
Meet Dr. Medhat
Dr. Tala Belbeissi
Consultant Pediatrician
US and Dubai trained pediatrician caring for children from the newborn stage through to 18, with a focus on development, screening and routine care.
Meet Dr. Tala
Your first pediatric visit
- Tell us what brings you inWhen arranging the appointment, share your child’s age, your concerns and any communication or support needs.
- Bring the backgroundHave your questions, vaccination record and any recent reports ready to discuss with the pediatrician.
- Discuss the next stepUse the consultation to ask about the assessment, any proposed tests and whether a follow-up is needed.
Plan your visit
- Opening hours
- Sat-Fri: 9AM - 6PM
- Insurance
- Cover varies by plan and service.
See accepted insurers - Find us
- Unit 1011, First Floor, Block B
Al Razi Building 64, Dubai Healthcare City
Location & contact details
Questions parents ask
A few things to know before you book.
More questions are answered on the Q&A page.
What ages do your pediatricians see?
Our pediatric department sees children from birth through age 18, including newborn and premature baby care.
I’m not sure which service to choose. Where do I start?
Tell reception your child’s age and what you would like help with. They can help arrange the appropriate appointment; you do not need to choose a treatment first.
Can I discuss feeding concerns?
Yes. Feeding concerns can be discussed with the pediatric team. For questions about tongue tie, assessment comes first, followed by a discussion of whether treatment may be appropriate.
Does my insurance cover the visit?
Coverage depends on your insurer, plan and the care you need. Check the pediatric insurers on our insurance page and ask reception to confirm your cover when arranging the appointment.
What languages do the pediatricians speak?
Both pediatricians consult in English and Arabic.
Let’s arrange your child’s visit.
Tell us your child’s age and what you would like to discuss. Reception will confirm a time.