Family Medicine Services

When to see a family medicine specialist  

Our Family Medicine clinic should be your first point of contact for everyday health concerns as well as more serious medical problems. From coughs, colds and unexpected rashes, through to the management of chronic conditions like hypertension, asthma and diabetes, support from a comprehensive team of family medicine specialists is essential.

We manage a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, and our team are specialists at supporting patients with multiple medical complaints at any one time. We offer a broad spectrum of services, covering the following disorders:

Chronic health conditions

• Asthma
• Atrial fibrillation/palpitations
• Chronic heart failure
• Diabetes mellitus
• Hyperlipidemia
• Hypertension
• Management of patients after a diagnosis of stroke/transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Dermatology

• Cellulitis
• Dermatitis
• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Rashes

ENT

• Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
• Ear infections (otitis media and otitis externa)
• Nasal polyps

Eye health

• Conjunctivitis
• Dry eye syndrome
• Retinal hemorrhage

Family planning

• Contraception: Fitting/removing uterine coils/implants, advice on oral contraceptives
• Contraceptive injections
• Fertility

Gastrointestinal health

• Constipation
• Diarrhea and gastroenteritis
• Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD/GORD)
• Irritable bowel syndrome

Mental health

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)

Musculoskeletal conditions

• Back pain
• Bursitis
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Gout
• Osteoarthritis

Neurology

• Dementia
• Headaches/migraines
• Peripheral neuropathy

Nutritional support

• Iron deficiency anemia
• Multivitamin deficiencies

Pediatrics

• Common childhood infections, nocturnal enuresis, constipation,
• Common infant conditions (GERD, colic, failure to thrive, breastfeeding support)
• Newborn assessment/well baby checks
• Vaccinations

Respiratory conditions

• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)/emphysema
• Lower respiratory tract infections (bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia)
• Upper respiratory tract infections (rhinitis, sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis)

Urology

• Urinary tract infections (UTI)

Women’s health

• Antenatal and postnatal care
• Breast conditions including screening with mammograms/mastitis
• Irregular bleeding (menorrhagia and dysmenorrhea)
• Menopause: Counselling, diagnosing, treating and monitoring
• Post menopausal bleeding
• Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
• Vaginal and vulval disorders

Other health services

• Monitoring patients on anticoagulation treatment
• Osteoporosis and osteopenia management
• Thyroid and other endocrine related disorders
• Weight management in obese adults and children.

Look after your family’s health

From newborn screening through to the long-term care of our older patients, we are here for your family. Contact our Family Medicine clinic in Dubai for care and support, tailored to your family’s individual needs.