Trust score 8/100
Dr. Esther Zachariah
👤 14 years of experience
5,416+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Esther Zachariah is a highly experienced Pediatric Occupational Therapist based in Dubai. Her journey began with a foundational education in Occupational Therapy from Christian Medical College, Vellore, followed by a Doctoral degree from Boston University, USA.
With nearly a decade of dedicated service, Dr. Zachariah has significantly impacted the field, initially working in a hospital in India where she led the early intervention group and established an Autism clinic. Upon relocating to Dubai, she joined Neuropedia and played a pivotal role in setting up the occupational therapy department. She currently serves as the Clinical Team Lead, where she continues to shape and support the team's approach.
Dr. Zachariah is a certified Sensory Integration® therapist and has received specialised training in DIR-Floortime® principles and the Astronaut Training protocol®, addressing vestibular, visual, and auditory dysfunctions. Her work encompasses managing fine motor issues, handwriting difficulties, sensory processing issues, and other developmental challenges. She is deeply committed to evidence-based practices and multi-disciplinary collaboration to enhance child care.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Zachariah is passionate about empowering families. She has founded a social media platform, Therapy with Esther (@otequalsplay), and a toy company, The Toy Pharmacy®, aimed at providing resources and support for home-based interventions. Her commitment to parent and caregiver education reflects her belief in the importance of continued care beyond formal therapy sessions.
Dr. Zachariah is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and remains dedicated to advancing her field through research and professional development.
With nearly a decade of dedicated service, Dr. Zachariah has significantly impacted the field, initially working in a hospital in India where she led the early intervention group and established an Autism clinic. Upon relocating to Dubai, she joined Neuropedia and played a pivotal role in setting up the occupational therapy department. She currently serves as the Clinical Team Lead, where she continues to shape and support the team's approach.
Dr. Zachariah is a certified Sensory Integration® therapist and has received specialised training in DIR-Floortime® principles and the Astronaut Training protocol®, addressing vestibular, visual, and auditory dysfunctions. Her work encompasses managing fine motor issues, handwriting difficulties, sensory processing issues, and other developmental challenges. She is deeply committed to evidence-based practices and multi-disciplinary collaboration to enhance child care.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Zachariah is passionate about empowering families. She has founded a social media platform, Therapy with Esther (@otequalsplay), and a toy company, The Toy Pharmacy®, aimed at providing resources and support for home-based interventions. Her commitment to parent and caregiver education reflects her belief in the importance of continued care beyond formal therapy sessions.
Dr. Zachariah is an active member of the American Occupational Therapy Association and remains dedicated to advancing her field through research and professional development.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Esther Zachariah
Education & training
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2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2008–2012 Residency · Occupational Medicine
Career & appointments
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2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Occupational Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,568 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,294 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,694 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 73 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 11 · i10: 15
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Long-term follow-up of Occupational Medicine across AE
DOI: 10.3230/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35007992 · cited by 112
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Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Medicine
DOI: 10.8904/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33770262 · cited by 138
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Long-term follow-up of Occupational Medicine across AE
DOI: 10.5530/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36326783 · cited by 116
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Validation of clinical scoring in Occupational Medicine
DOI: 10.5946/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37000140 · cited by 158
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Occupational Medicine European Annual Congress (Occupational Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Occupational Medicine National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Occupational Medicine — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Occupational Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a occupational medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · esther.zachariah@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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