Mediclinic City Hospital Bldg 37 - 26th St - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai
Mediclinic City Hospital (with its Mediclinic City Hospital North Wing) is a major multi-specialty private hospital located in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE, and part of the Mediclinic Middle East network. It was the first multidisciplinary private hospital to open in DHCC and is accredited to international healthcare standards, offering advanced diagnosis, treatment and specialist care across a broad range of medical disciplines including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, obstetrics & gynecology, pediatrics, neonatal and intensive care.
The hospital features comprehensive facilities such as an emergency department, extensive outpatient services, multiple operating theatres, ICU and neonatal beds, advanced imaging (including PET/CT and 3T MRI), cardiac catheterisation labs, and a dedicated Comprehensive Cancer Centre housed in its North Wing.
Mediclinic City Hospital serves both residents and international patients with high-quality, internationally recognised care and a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
Bldg 37 - 26th St - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai
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Mediclinic City Hospital provides a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, fertility, gastroenterology, urology, transplant care, robotic surgery, and rehabilitation.
Yes. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, treating both urgent and life-threatening conditions. The hospital also has specialist capabilities for stroke, cardiac emergencies, trauma, paediatric and other complex cases.
Patients can schedule an outpatient appointment by calling 800 1999 or by submitting an appointment request digitally. Patients are advised to arrive around 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment.
Yes. The hospital provides advanced diagnostic services, including 3T MRI, CT, PET/CT, digital mammography, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, bone densitometry, and on-site laboratory services.
Mediclinic City Hospital is located in Dubai Healthcare City, Dubai, UAE. It is accessible by public transport from Dubai Healthcare City Metro Station, and visitor parking is available at both the main hospital and North Wing.
Specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology
Dr. Natalia Rodríguez Otero is an Allergy Specialist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of both adult and paediatric allergic conditions. She is now providing clinical treatments as a Specialist in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Mediclinic City Hospital, Dubai. She completed her specialty training at Ramón y Cajal University Hospital, gaining advanced experience in food and drug desensitisation. She continued her clinical and academic work at the same institution, where she served as Chief of Residents and Vice-President of the Teaching Commission.
Dr. Rodríguez Otero later completed a fellowship in severe atopic dermatitis at the University Hospital of Zurich, supported by the Spanish Society of Allergology and Clinical Immunology. She also expanded her international experience at San Raffaele Hospital within a multidisciplinary centre for asthma and complex allergies. Her clinical expertise includes food and drug allergy, respiratory and skin allergies, mast cell disorders, and the use of biologic therapies. She is skilled in allergen immunotherapy, diagnostic testing, and supervised drug and food challenges. Dr. Rodríguez Otero is an active member of the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology and has contributed to research through peer-reviewed publications and international conference presentations.
Consultant Dermatologist
Dr. Victor Ammar Vicente is a Consultant Dermatologist with over 15 years of experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin conditions across all age groups. He completed his medical and surgical studies in Alicante in 2008 and undertook 10 years of dermatology training, obtaining his specialist qualification in Munich in 2015. Since then, he worked in hospitals across Spain, including serving as Head of Department at Hospital La Vega in Murcia.
His expertise spans common dermatological concerns such as acne, alopecia, and skin infections, as well as skin cancer, systemic dermatologic conditions, and preventive skin care. He is also skilled in performing minor procedures including biopsies, excisions, cryotherapy, and treatments for benign cosmetic concerns.
Dr. Vicente has a strong interest in complex dermatologic surgery, including flaps, skin grafts, and nail surgery. He completed advanced training in laser and light-based devices at AMIR Academy in Madrid. Additionally, he holds certification in botulinum toxin and dermal fillers through the Spanish Society of Aesthetic Medicine (SEME). In 2025, he relocated to the UAE to join Mediclinic City Hospital as a full-time Consultant Dermatologist.
Consultant Ophthalmologist
Dr. Maria Borrelli is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with 15 years of experience, who earned her medical degree from Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli before completing specialised training in ophthalmology, oculoplastics, and a PhD in Experimental Surgery. In 2011, she moved to Germany and was appointed Consultant at the University of Düsseldorf, where she later became Head of the Oculoplastic and Lacrimal Service. She has extensive expertise in managing lacrimal disorders, eyelid malpositions, eyelid tumours, and Thyroid Eye Disease (TED).
Her clinical and surgical practice also includes anterior segment conditions such as cataracts and corneal diseases, including lamellar and penetrating corneal transplants. Dr. Borrelli is experienced in treating oculoplastic conditions such as entropion, ectropion, ptosis, and congenital or acquired lacrimal stenosis. She also manages corneal pathologies including dystrophies and pterygium, as well as glaucoma.
Since 2023, she has served as a Trainer for the Oculoplastic Fellowship Programme of the Deutsche Ophthalmologische Gesellschaft, contributing to the education of ophthalmology residents. An active researcher and speaker, she has authored peer-reviewed publications and presented at international conferences. In October 2025, she joined Mediclinic Middle East at Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai Healthcare City.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Wiam Bouaziz is a PhD-qualified Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with adolescents and adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She has extensive experience supporting individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional dysregulation. Her clinical expertise also includes behavioral and substance addictions, eating disorders, ADHD, and work-related mental health concerns.
Dr. Bouaziz utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrative treatment modalities. She specializes in the management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, and social anxiety. Her work focuses on helping patients process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen emotional resilience.
With a compassionate and structured approach, she supports both personal and professional psychological well-being. Dr. Bouaziz is committed to empowering her patients to regain emotional balance and achieve sustainable mental wellness.
Consultant Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Sonja is a highly experienced Plastic and Hand Surgeon with a career spanning over three decades, specializing in aesthetic surgery, skin cancer and hand surgery.
Sonja’s cosmetic surgery practice is focused on surgical procedures aiming for rejuvenation of face, breast and body, rather than non-operative, aesthetic beautifications. Her dual training in upper limb surgery enables her to competently manage hand and wrist conditions, injuries as well as chronic problems. She is skilled in general aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery, from complex soft tissue reconstruction to cosmetic scar revisions and skin lumps / bumps removals.
Dr. Sonja’s Consultant career began in 2008 at St George’s Hospital in London, a major Level I trauma and teaching centre, where she served as Head of the Plastic Surgery Department from 2019 to 2022. She has been practicing at Mediclinic City Hospital in Dubai since 2024.
After graduating from Belgrade University Medical School in Serbia and moving to the UK, Sonja became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1998. She completed plastic surgery training in South London, aesthetic fellowship at the McIndoe Surgical Centre, orthopaedic wrist fellowship at Wrightington Hospital, and hand fellowship at Windsor Hand Clinic by 2008. She was awarded a degree of Master in Surgical Science from the University of London for postgraduate research in flexor tendon surgery.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Sonja is a keen athlete, married with two grown-up children.
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Derek Mendonca is a British- and American-trained, Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon (FRCS Plastic Surgery) and an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Mohammed Bin Rashid University for Health and Medical Sciences (MBRU). He specializes in Pediatric Plastic and Craniofacial Surgery, with extensive expertise in both reconstructive and aesthetic procedures. Prior to practicing in Dubai, Dr. Mendonca served as a Plastic Surgery Consultant at Cambridge University NHS Trust in the UK. His clinical focus includes craniofacial surgery, rhinoplasty, jaw deformities, gynecomastia and chest surgery, as well as scar and burn reconstruction. He is also skilled in a wide range of cosmetic and adult plastic surgery procedures.
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Dr. Duff is a US-trained, board-certified Neurosurgeon with over 30 years of international clinical experience across Ireland, Australia, the United States, and Switzerland. He completed his general surgical and neurosurgical training in the United States and spent 12 years in practice there, training at prestigious institutions including Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Mayo Clinic, and Tufts University. He previously served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery in the US before relocating to western Switzerland, where he practiced in the Vaud region prior to joining Mediclinic.
Dr. Duff specializes in spinal neurosurgery, with a particular focus on minimally invasive and image-guided spine procedures, as well as craniovertebral junction surgery. He also holds a skull-base fellowship and is the US patent holder of a surgical robot. Highly active in academia, he is an international conference speaker, a former Chair of the Spine Section of the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and a widely published author in peer-reviewed journals. His practice encompasses advanced spine surgery and comprehensive general neurosurgical care.
Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Dr. Iraj Ahmadi is a fully qualified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon from Melbourne, Australia, and a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. He graduated from Monash University in 2009 and completed a Master of Surgery at the University of Sydney, focusing on improving outcomes in complex microsurgical reconstruction for cancer and trauma. Dr. Ahmadi has extensive experience in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, performing complex head, neck, breast, hand, and pediatric procedures at tertiary hospitals in Australia. He has also trained with leading aesthetic surgeons to offer a wide range of cosmetic procedures, including breast, body, and facial surgeries.
He is actively involved in research, teaching anatomy at the University of Melbourne, and supervising surgeons in training. Dr. Ahmadi emphasizes building strong therapeutic relationships with patients to ensure the best care and outcomes. His core expertise includes microsurgery, skin cancer surgery, aesthetic procedures, hand and trauma surgery, and non-surgical treatments such as Botox and dermal fillers.
Consultant Pediatrician and Pediatric Critical Care
Dr. Girish H. C. is a Consultant Pediatrician with over 35 years of experience in general pediatrics and 27 years in pediatric critical care, currently practicing in the UAE. He trained in India, completed his pediatric residency at the State University of New York, and earned American Board Certifications in General Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care, including fellowship training at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. He has held senior clinical roles across the USA, UK, Singapore, and India, where he helped establish pediatric and ICU services and successfully ran a private pediatric practice in Bangalore for two decades.
Dr. Girish’s clinical expertise spans routine well‑baby care, immunizations, general childhood illnesses, chronic care for medically complex pediatric patients, pediatric critical care, mechanical ventilation, and pediatric cardiac critical care. He is recognized for his patient‑ and family‑centered approach, prioritizing safety, education, and comprehensive support. His extensive international experience provides him with a broad, nuanced perspective in delivering high‑quality, compassionate pediatric care.
Consultant Intensive Care Medicine
Dr. Cesar is an experienced intensivist with 20 years of clinical practice, including extensive work in Spain. He specializes in the comprehensive management of critically ill medical and post‑surgical patients. His expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of sepsis, shock, respiratory failure, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Cesar provides advanced critical care for cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and gastrointestinal conditions, including post‑cardiac surgery and severe COPD.
He is highly skilled in invasive and non‑invasive ventilation, advanced airway management, tracheostomy care, bronchoalveolar lavage, and bedside ultrasound. His practice also includes continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) and the emergency stabilization of trauma patients.
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Mediclinic City Hospital Bldg 37 - 26th St - Umm Hurair Second - Dubai Healthcare City - Dubai
Opening Hours:
| Monday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–6 PM |
