General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine

Whole-Child & Teen Health — From Newborns to Young Adults.

Well-child visits, vaccinations, acute care, and adolescent wellness — all delivered with family-centered compassion.

The General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine Service offers age-appropriate, evidence-based care for the entire pediatric lifespan. We provide newborn hospital visits, well-child checks, immunizations, developmental milestone tracking, school and sports physicals, acute illness management, chronic disease coordination, and teen-specific services such as mental health care, reproductive health, and eating disorder management. We offer extended evening and weekend hours, tele-pediatrics, and a nurse advice line to ensure access when families need it most.

5

board-certified general pediatricians

18,000+

well-child and sick visits in 2024

98%

on-time immunization rate by age two

85%

follow-up compliance for integrated adolescent mental health screening

Common Conditions & Subspecialty Clinics.

  • Growth and developmental screenings and monitoring 
  • Vision and hearing checks 
  • Routine childhood immunizations 
  • Travel vaccinations 

  • Acute febrile illnesses 
  • Acute respiratory tract infections (ear infections, sinusitis, acute bronchitis, bronchiolitis, pneumonia) 
  • Asthma exacerbations 
  • Acute gastrointestinal infections 
  • Minor injuries 

  • Asthma action planning and follow-up 
  • Chronic gastrointestinal tract diseases management 
  • ADHD and autism care coordination 
  • Epilepsy management 
  • Type 1 diabetes liaison support 
  • Thyroid dysfunction control and follow-up 

  • Speech and language delays 
  • Autism spectrum disorder screening 
  • Learning disorders 
  • Behavioral challenges in young children 

  • Puberty and growth concerns 
  • Menstrual disorders 
  • Acne management 
  • Mental health and depression screening 
  • Sexual health education and contraception counseling 

  • Pre-participation sports evaluations 
  • Injury prevention advice 
  • Return-to-play clearances 

  • Pediatric obesity counseling 
  • Picky eating and feeding challenges 
  • Failure to thrive evaluations 
  • Eating disorder support (in collaboration with Dietetics) 

  • Catch-up immunizations for late or missed schedules 
  • Screening for parasitic and infectious diseases 
  • Growth, nutrition, and attachment assessments 

Procedures & Treatments.

Cryotherapy for warts

Nebulized albuterol and epinephrine treatments

Laceration repair, wound glue, abscess I&D

Urinalysis and back-to-back blood pressure checks for hypertension screening

Vision screening with auto-refractor; audiometry booth in ophthalmology and ENT clinics

Spirometry for asthma management

CBC and CRP tests for fever work-up

Point-of-care rapid strep, RSV, influenza, and COVID-19 tests

Eating disorder multidisciplinary program with Psychology & Nutrition

SSRIs and CBT referral pathway for adolescent depression/anxiety

ADHD management with stimulant/non-stimulant medication and behavioral therapy

Asthma controller step-up/step-down per GINA guidelines

Iron, vitamin D, and fluoride supplementation protocols

CDC/WHO vaccine schedules, including HPV, MenACWY, MenB, COVID-19 boosters

Care Pathway & Coordination.

1
Registration & Health History

Registration & Health History

Digital intake via the parent portal before the visit.

2


Comprehensive Assessment

Comprehensive Assessment

Growth charts, vitals, and developmental or HEADSS assessment.

3


Personalized Plan

Personalized Plan

Vaccines, anticipatory guidance, and chronic care updates.

4


Referrals & Follow-Up

Referrals & Follow-Up

Immediate e-referral to subspecialties if necessary; tele-follow-up for minor illnesses.

5


After-Hours Support

After-Hours Support

24/7 nurse line and tele-pediatrics; fast-track to ED for escalation.

6


Transition to Adult Care

Transition to Adult Care

Structured hand-off to family medicine or internists at 18-21 years of age.

Technology & Facilities.

Child-Friendly Exam Rooms

Electronic Immunization Registry

Synced with Abu Dhabi DOH

Automated Reminder System

SMS/email for vaccines and well-child milestones

On-Site Lab & X-Ray

1-hour turnaround for common tests

Sensory-Friendly Exam Slot

For neurodiverse children (dim lights, minimal noise)

Our Experts.

Dr. Vijay Acharya

Dr. Vijay Acharya

Consultant Pediatrician
Dr. Mayada Raya

Dr. Mayada Raya

Specialist Pediatrics

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Frequently Asked Questions.

Do you accept walk-ins?

Yes, same-day sick visits are available; calling ahead reduces wait time.

Are adolescent visits confidential?

Yes, teens can discuss sensitive issues privately according to UAE regulations, with parents still involved in major decisions.

Which vaccines are mandatory for school entry?

The UAE schedule requires DTaP/IPV, MMR, pneumococcal, varicella, hepatitis B, meningococcal, and HPV; our registry tracks compliance.

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