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Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda

Verified Paediatrics Dubai

Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda

16 years of experience 5.0 (18 verified reviews)

9,483+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda at a glance

Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 44+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Matouk M. Zbaeda is a highly experienced Consultant Paediatrician and Medical Director at Mediclinic Middle East. With nearly 30 years of experience at the consultant level, Dr. Zbaeda's career has spanned both the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom, where he honed his expertise in Paediatrics and Neonatology. He spent 15 of those years practising in England, UK, before transitioning to the UAE, where he continues to offer exceptional medical care.
Dr. Zbaeda's core competencies include general paediatrics and neonatal medicine, paediatric respiratory medicine, allergies, child protection, medical education, and training. He holds a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from the National University of Ireland, a Master of Science in Paediatrics (MSc) from University College London (UCL), and a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene from the Royal College of Physicians in London. Additionally, Dr. Zbaeda is a Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (FRCPCH) in the UK and a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (FRCPI).
Dr. Zbaeda's journey in medicine began in Tripoli, Libya, where he qualified in 1982. He moved to Ireland in 1985 for postgraduate training and later to the North West of England, where he continued his paediatric training. In 1995, he was appointed as a Consultant Paediatrician at Southport and Ormskirk Hospital NHS Trust in England, where he later became Clinical Director of Child Health Services. In this role, he was not only responsible for clinical services but also served as the RCPCH Clinical Tutor, supervising trainees and managing the educational program. He also led the neonatology and respiratory medicine services in his department.
In 2010, Dr. Zbaeda moved to the UAE, where he served as a Consultant Paediatrician at Al-Ain Hospital (SEHA) and subsequently as Chief of Paediatrics. Before joining the Mediclinic Group, he held the position of Medical Director for Amana Healthcare Medical & Rehabilitation Hospital and later for Cambridge Medical and Rehabilitation Center. Since December 2018, Dr. Zbaeda has been with Mediclinic Middle East, serving initially in Al-Ain and then at Al-Noor Hospital in Abu Dhabi as a Consultant Paediatrician and Medical Director.

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

— Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-594486 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-83E2C8CC · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,950
Annual physical exam 99395 3,032
Vaccination administration 90471 1,224
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 503

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Matouk M Zbaeda in consultation
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Matouk M Zbaeda at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Matouk M Zbaeda

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Matouk M Zbaeda, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34553342 · cited by 158
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Matouk M Zbaeda, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3893/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32367759 · cited by 100

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics 2026-03-03 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics? 2026-01-17 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · matouk.m.zbaeda@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
18 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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. Matouk M Zbaeda's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Matouk M Zbaeda 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. Matouk M Zbaeda is one of 1,159 paediatrics doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse paediatrics doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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