Neonatology

Neonatal medicine is a branch of pediatrics that focuses on premature infants and/or infants with complex medical conditions. These medical conditions can be caused by a low birth weight, internal infections, and malfunctioning lungs, among others. Until they turn one month old, babies often receive care from a neonatologist.

Premature babies need close supervision and a full course of nourishment to guarantee recovery and growth. A neonatologist’s main priority is ensuring that infants receive the appropriate medical care and treatment to lead a healthy life.

Our Neonatology Clinic

Parents desire compassionate care, realistic medical information tailored to their situation, and the freedom to wish for the best result. At Medcare’s Neonatology Clinic, we acknowledge your concerns and provide you with personalized and meticulous treatment plans. Our Clinics are equipped with cutting-edge medical equipment, adhering to internationally-set standards and the latest technological advances.

Our neonatologists see term babies up to two months old as for extreme pre-term babies, up to two years and give each one of them the best care while concentrating on their unique situation because we recognize that no two journeys are the same. When infants are six months of age and older, pediatricians examine them and monitor their conditions and health issues.

When should you consult with a Neonatologist?

Prenatal testing might reveal some neonatal problems. If a concern is found, our neonatologists may be referred by OB/GYN experts. Along with our best neonatologists, we will meet privately with a family to discuss a baby’s condition and make arrangements for postpartum care.

Specialized services offered by our Neonatology Department 


Our neonatologists offer specialized care for infants who are critically ill, including those who are referred for surgical emergencies, medical, genetic, neurologic, and metabolic issues, as well as the tiniest infants, those born from 22 weeks of pregnancy or weighing 500 grams or above.

The Neonatal Unit at Medcare Women & Children Hospital is dedicated to giving your infant the best neonatal intensive care available while also supporting your family psychologically. We recognize that you may be experiencing emotional distress at this time. Our patient- and family-centered compassion is a major factor in why we are the preferred hospital in the region.  

Our Neonatologist in Dubai and Sharjah

Our neonatologists in Dubai and Sharjah are board-certified with proven expertise in successfully treating infants. They are compassionate and driven by the sole purpose of ensuring that your infant receives the best care possible.

Procedures and Treatments under Neonatology Care

In neonatology, time is always of the essence. Because of their weakened immune systems, premature babies and newborns may experience adverse physical reactions. A neonatologist will perform specialized tests to identify and efficiently treat the newborn’s condition, depending on the symptoms and medical history of the mother and the family.

Regular checkups will be conducted following this to see if the newborn is recuperating properly and, if not, to determine the best course of action for ensuring their well-being.

Our neonatologists treat the following conditions:

• Apnea of Prematurity
• Birth Asphyxia
• Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
• Respiratory Distress Syndrome in Newborns
• Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
• Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
• Pneumothorax in the Newborn
• Transient Tachypnea of the Newborn
• Anemia in the Newborn
• Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn
• Polycythemia in the Newborn
• Hyperthyroidism in the Newborn
• Hypothyroidism in the Newborn
• Cholestasis in the Newborn
• Meconium Ileus
• Meconium Plug Syndrome
• Necrotizing Enterocolitis

Why Choose Medcare?

At Medcare Women & Children Hospital in Dubai and Medcare Hospital Sharjah, our patients’ wellbeing is our top priority. With a team of highly qualified neonatal professionals and with state-of-the-art medical equipment, we guarantee that every precaution has been taken to ensure that your infant transitions into the world as healthy as they can possibly be. At Medcare, we boast the following:

• A superb Level 4 facility is housed at the Medcare Women & Children Hospital, which is particularly proud of its state-of-the-art Level 4 NICU (Neonatology Intensive Care Unit). This kind of facility is furnished with all the tools required to give your newborn prompt, outstanding care.
• On-site medical professionals: If necessary, pediatric surgeons and other pediatric specialties are accessible in our Level 4 NICU. Additionally, it has a 24-hour on-site team of neonatologists, therapists, and nurses that have a track record of providing care for premature or critically ill newborns.
• Experience: We have an impeccable success rate of caring for newborns, delivered prematurely at 22 weeks or with birth weights as low as 500 grams.
• Mindfulness: There are a total of 20 beds in our NICU unit. With 24/7 on-call doctors and professionals, prompt assistance is ensured.