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Dr. Essmat Alrefai

Verified Paediatrics Dubai

Dr. Essmat Alrefai

15 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

5,379+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Essmat Alrefai at a glance

Dr. Essmat Alrefai is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Essmat Alrefai is a Paediatric Specialist currently practising at Prime Medical Center – Mizhar in Dubai. He has over five years of experience in managing paediatric emergency cases, as well as providing outpatient and inpatient care. Dr Alrefai holds both the Syrian Board and Arab Board certifications in Paediatrics.
His clinical expertise includes the treatment of asthma, allergy management, and gastrointestinal disorders in children. He also offers vaccination services and monitors growth and development to ensure healthy progress throughout childhood.
Dr Alrefai is fluent in Arabic and English, and is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care for children of all ages in a supportive environment.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Essmat Alrefai

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-510775 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-BFE03703 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 554
Annual physical exam 99395 2,004
Vaccination administration 90471 156
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 755

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Essmat Alrefai
HEADSHOT
Essmat Alrefai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Essmat Alrefai with the team
WITH TEAM
Essmat Alrefai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Essmat Alrefai

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Essmat Alrefai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5108/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38934369 · cited by 138
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across AE
    Essmat Alrefai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5690/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33791439 · cited by 56
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Essmat Alrefai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3610/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39809376 · cited by 182

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Paediatrics European Annual Congress (Paediatrics) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Paediatrics National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · essmat.alrefai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
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1 review
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Essmat Alrefai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Essmat Alrefai treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr. Essmat Alrefai is one of 1,159 paediatrics doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse paediatrics doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Essmat Alrefai specialise in?

    Essmat Alrefai specialises in Paediatrics in Dubai, AE.

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  • Where does Essmat Alrefai practise?

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  • What languages does Essmat Alrefai speak?

    Essmat Alrefai speaks English.

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