MEA June 2017

20 MEA MARKETS / JUNE 2017 , myPediaclinic is a very popularmulti-specialty clinic inDubai which has several departments: pediatrics, nutrition, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics and lactation. Recently, we invited the Pediatric andMedical Director, Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban to tell usmore about the clinic. myPediaClinic: Highest caliber of professionals and state-of-the-art equipment in one Dubai clinic myPediaclinic offers many services, many of which are not common in the region such as tongue tie surgery, lactation consultations, and pediatric nutrition. As for the services that the clinic offers, Dr. Medhat lists them for us. General Services: • General pediatric services from birth to 18 years of age. • Routine check-ups. • Vaccines in accordance with the UAE Ministry of Health guidelines. Unique Services: • A special focus on allergies and dermatological diseases (allergic cough, nasal allergy & eczema.). • Tongue tie diagnosis and release using non-invasive skin surgeries with no bleeding or stitches using radio frequency. Dr Medhat is the only pediatrician in the region who does this service. • Removal of skin tags, molluscums, and warts, using radio frequency, leaving no marks. • Removal of ear wax using the latest equipment. • Testing throat infection using a 2-minute throat swab test to avoid giving unnecessary antibiotics. • Accurate Computerized Vision Screening, from 6 months onwards, in just 2 seconds using advanced technology. • Hearing screening from birth onwards using the latest technology • Tympanometry to detect the presence of even small amounts of fluid in the middle ear. A tympanometer is uniquely found in Pediatric Clinics. • Ear canal inspection and diagnosis of ear infection and the presence of fluid in the middle ear through the advanced use of the video otoscope. • Initial screening for developmental delay through ding hearing and vision screening, detecting nutritional deficiencies, and tympanometry. These tests are done prior to referring the patient for diagnosis of autism or other developmental problems. Nutrition and Breastfeeding Consultations by Nutritionist and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) at myPediaclinic in Dubai: • Nutrition counselling for proper nutrition during pregnancy for the optimal health of mother and fetus. • Nutrition counselling for obesity and malnourishment • Breastfeeding preparation, prenatal classes to prepare mothers on what to expect and how to get breastfeeding onto the right start. • Breastfeeding consultations post birth: Pain during breastfeeding, inadequate milk supply, oversupply, pumping, weaning. • Nutrition Counselling for babies and children starting from 6 months: starting solids, picky eating, over- eating, eating disorders, food allergies, diabetes, and more. • Nutrition counselling for breastfeeding mothers. • Weight loss programs for adults. UA170116 Pediatric Dentistry Clinic”: The pediatric dentistry is top notch with unique equipment, design, and set up. It includes: • Extremely skilled, friendly, and popular Pediatric Dentists • Advanced technology that allows for the use of a small diagnostic camera instead of X-rays to decrease the negative affect of radiation on children • New equipment for painless numbing used by our pediatric dentists • Entertainment for children through special virtual reality goggles that are used for children during their examination. Our Pediatric Dentists in Dubai are highly skilled in dental anxiety management. • Extracting stem cells from the tooth which may save the child from several diseases as an adult. We are one of few centers in Dubai whom perform that. Orthodontics services that use the latest equipment, including metallic and ceramic braces as well as invisalign - removable and invisible braces.