Health & Medical
HOSPITALS
- American Hospital 04 336 7777 www.ahdubai.com
- Welcare Hospital 04 282 7788 www.medcarehospital.com
- Belhoul Hospital 04 344 6678 www.belhoulspeciality.com
- Cedars Jebel Ali International hospital 04 881 4000 www.cedars-jaih.com
- Medcare 04 407 9222 www.medcaredubai.com
- Moorfield's Eye Hospital 04 429 7888 www.moorfields.ae
- Al Wasl Hospital ( Women ) 04 324 1111 www.dohms.gov.ae
- Rashid Hospital (Trauma Centre) 04 337 4000 www.dohms.gov.ae
0BSTETRICS/GYNAECOLOGY
Obstetricians and Paediatricians can be either hospital or community clinic based. The clinic based Obstetricians will conduct deliveries at an affiliated hospital. Home delivery is not an option in Dubai.
Obstetricians generally carry out deliveries - normal or otherwise and midwives work in a supportive role. Post delivery women remain in hospital 3 -5 days depending on the type of delivery and midwifery follow up once discharged is still largely lacking although there are a small number of midwives working in the community as lactation consultants and as post natal advisors.
Major complications of pregnancy or any condition which may cause your baby to be born before 32 weeks will be dealt with in the Al Wasl Hospital, this is the governmment hospital totally dedicated to women. It has a wonderful reputation but without the frills of a private hospital.
Maternity leave in Dubai is generally 3 months, if the new mum has a Uk or European contract then she will be entitled to the statutory 6 months granted there with an option to take unpaid leave thereafter. Read the small print in your contract… In Dubai paternity leave does not exist as we know it and new dads find themselves eating into their annual leave.
OBSTETRICIANS/GYNAEGOLOGISTS
- Dubai London Clinic 04 344 6663
- General Medical Centre 04 349 5959
- Medlink Clinic 04 344 7711
- Medcare Hospital 04 407 9222
- American Hospital 04 309 6614
- Health Bay Poly Clinic 04 34 87140
- Infinity 04 881 4000
PAEDIATRICS
Dubai offers excellent care for children, with many of the hospitals having teams of internationally trained Specialists.
LISTINGS (PAEDIATRICIANS)
- American Hospital 04 309 6480
- Cooper's Health Care - Dr Khan (24 hr on call) 04 348 6344
- Dubai London Clinic 04 344 6663
- Infinity Health Clinic - Dr Michael Lobster 04 394 8994
- Dr Keith Nicols 04 349 5959
- General Medical Centre 04 349 5959
- Village Medical Centre at Arabian Ranches 04 360 8866
- Welcare Clinic 04 288 1302
Alternative Medicine
The value of holistic healing is well acknowledged in Dubai with many specialist clinics offering Acupuncture, Homeopathy, Reflexology/ Massage therapy. Prices vary from clinic to clinic but expect to pay upwards of 600dhs / session, private medical insurance will not usually cover alternate medicine.
Jenny Brown - Bowen Therapist 050 459 5218
Listings
- Dubai Herbal & Treatment Centre 04 335 1200
- Holistic Healing Medical Centre 04 348 7172
- Dubai Physiotherapy & Family Medicine 04 349 6333
- Dubai Community Health Centre 04 395 5343
OPTICIAN
There are several reputable opticians located in many of the shopping malls, they will carry out on the spot eye tests, they generally have a great selection of frames and will provide prescription sunglasses a must for Dubai sunshine.They will also provide many of the regular brands of contact lens - Bausch & Lomb, Johnson & Johnson along with solutions and storage options.
For eye problems or Laser Correction many clinics / Hospitals can offer specialist treatment
- Moorfields Eye Hospital 04 449 7888
- Gulf Eye Centre 04 329 1977
- Atlanta Vision Clinic 04 3486233
DENTISTS
Dentistry is of a very high standard in Dubai offering the very latest in dental surgery techniques, orthodontics, cosmetic effects and checkups. Like medical care it is also expensive and usually not covered by private health insurance.
Many practices have specialist Paediatric Dentists.
- Dr Michaels Dental Clinic Umm Seqeim 04 394 9433
- Dr Michaels Dental Clinic Jumeirah 04 349 5900
- Dubai London Clinic 04 344 6663
- Dr Nicolas & Asp 04 394 7777
- The Dental Spa 04 395 2005
HEALTH CARE INSURANCE COMPANIES
- BUPA 04 331 8688 www.bupa.com
- Mednet 800 4882 www.mednet-uae.com
- Nextcare 04 286 9311 www.nextcarehealth.com
- AXA 800 4845 www.axa-gulf.com
- Cigna 050 105 2755 www.cignaexpats.com
- William Russell 04 269 3030 www.dubins.ae
Cosmetic Clinics
- Medical International Specialist Centre Dr Jaffer Khan 04 349 9100
- Dubai Cosmetic Surgery 04 348 5575
- Cosmesurge 04 344 5915
SUPPORT GROUPS IN DUBAI
- Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) 04 335 5578
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 04 344 1542
- All 4 Down's syndrome 050 880 9228
- Diabetic Support Group 04 309 6876
- Fertility Support Group 050 632 4365
- SANDS ( support for parents who have lost infants) 04 348 2801
