About My Pedia Clinic | Voted Best Pediatric Clinic in Dubai

Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban- Pediatrician in Dubai 

With over 32 years of pediatric experience, Dr. Medhat Abu- Shaaban leads myPediaclinic as the pediatrician and medical director with marvellous performance, adapting state-of-the-art technologies, and promoting his practice in the United Arab Emirates after 20 years of experience in the US at an American Board Certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. Medhat Abu- Shaaban finished his Residency in Pediatrics at the University of Maryland Hospitals USA, before running a private clinic at the prestigious Mercy Hospital in Baltimore and St. Joseph Hospital in Towson. He was awarded “Best Pediatrician Award” from Baltimore Magazine and the Towson Times Magazine in Maryland.

After a successful career in the US, he moved his private practice to Amman, Jordan, and spent around 12 years in creating one of the most successful pediatric practices in the country. During his stay in Amman, he embarked several initiatives such as creating Babywise program in collaboration with Farah Hospital.

Dr. Medhat Abu- Shaaban has also created an informative booklet, which covers the needed information and tips that parents should be aware of from birth to one year of age.

Furthermore, he has founded www.mybabyclinic.com website, which is a leading health portal tailored toward addressing parents inquiries and concerns on daily basis.

With Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban's vision and passion, myPediaclinic has been voted Best Pediatric Clinic in Dubai Award by parents in Mother, baby, and child magazine for 2015-2016.

To read more about Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban, please read: Meet Dr. Medhat Abu-Shaaban the award winning pediatrician behind myPediaclinic in Dubai.

Mirna Sabbagh, is an adult and child nutritionist/dietician and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) at myPediaclinic in Dubai Health Care City. She focuses on nutrition throughout the whole life cycle with special focus on nutrition during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood because lifelong health begins with proper nutrition from the moment of inception,

She has helped hundreds of mothers with the proper nutrition during pregnancy and with preparation to breastfeeding where she continues to help them with breastfeeding difficulty. She has created a monthly nutrition plan for children starting with 6 months  of age that ensures the child develops a positive relationship with food while getting all his nutrient needs in order to avoid deficiencies, obesity, diabetes, and food disorders. Mirna  focuses on a behavioral approach with older children and adults for cases such as preventing obesity, picky eating,  diabetes management, weight loss, cardiovascular diseases, kidney problems and more.

Mirna is a lecturer, writer, and TV speaker. She has written for global and local magazines such as Buzzfeed, SheKnows media, Mom Magazine, Sayidaty magazine and more. She also frequently appears as an expert on Dubai TV and Al-Arabiya and other regional TV Channels.

To read more about Mirna Sabbaght, please read: Meet Mirna Sabbagh Nutritionist and IBCLC  at myPediaclinic Dubai

Dr. Yasmin Kottait, offers her dental services from infancy to adolescence. Children from as early as 1 year of age up to 16 years are all clients that will benefit from her services and expertise the most. Special needs children, autistic or medically challenged children have a very special place; they can feel welcomed where all their dental needs are catered to. Similarly, adult patients suffering from dental anxiety, fear or phobia are also made to feel comfortable and at ease. With her extensive education and certification in child behavior and dental anxiety management, dental fear becomes a thing of the past. has one master’s degree and two diplomas. 

Her MSc degree in Pediatric Dentistry and her Higher Diploma in Pedodontics, Dental Public Health, and Community were from Cairo University, Egypt. She was also awarded a Diploma of Membership of the Faculty of Dentistry (MFDS) from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK, in which she is currently appointed as an MFDS examiner. In addition, she has worked hard over the years to gain numerous certifications in “dental anxiety management”, “interceptive orthodontics”, “esthetic dentistry for children”, and “sedation techniques”. Dr. Kottait continuously updates her knowledge in Pediatric Dentistry and is PALS certified.

It is worthy to mention that her education goes beyond the classroom. She also publishes in scientific journals, teaches, speaks and encourages other dentists to pursue a career in Pediatric Dentistry. 

To read more about Dr.  Yasmin Kottait, please read: Meet Dr. Yasmin Kottait Pediatric Dentist at myPediaclinic Dubai

Dr. Nidhi Kotak is an American Board Certified General Dentist with a special interest in Cosmetic and Pediatric dentistry. After obtaining her D.D.S. from University of Colorado, U.S.A. she practiced for many years in Illinois  before moving base to Dubai. Her past experience includes working at private clinics, community health centers and hospitals. Dr. Kotak received recognition as the “Young Outstanding Dentist” in 2011 at IDRR (Indian Dentist Research and Review) conference in Bangalore.

She is very passionate about continuing her education and attends conferences regularly on Smart Smile Design, CAD-CAM dentistry etc., and stays abreast of the latest advances in dentistry. She has also published articles and C.A.T.s (Critically Appraised Topics).

Dr. Nidhi’s top priority is to ensure her patients have a stress-free experience and feel cared for in a trusting environment. She believes that communication is key in understanding a patient’s needs and expectations. She is firm believer of giving back to the community, and has volunteered in several dental outreach programs in various countries.

She is a member of the American Dental Association and American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

Her areas of expertise include but are not limited to:

• Aesthetic/ cosmetic dentistry (veneers, ceramic and composite fillings)
• Scaling and Root Planing, Tooth whitening.
• Oral surgery (extractions)
• Pediatric Dentistry (fillings, stainless steel crowns, space maintainers, etc)
• Fixed and Removable Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges, dentures)
• Endodontics (root canal treatment)

Outside of dentistry, her interests include improvisational theatre, running and dancing.