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Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban

Paediatrics Dubai

Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban

15 years of experience

5,920+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban at a glance

Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 48+ years of clinical experience. 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.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Mazen Abou-Chaaban is an esteemed Consultant Paediatrician specialising in Paediatric Nephrology currently seeing patients at Sultan Al Olama Medical Center and Fakeeh University Hospital. Recognised for his exceptional contributions, Dr Abou-Chaaban received multiple accolades, including the prestigious Top 50 Smart Healthcare Leaders in UAE award in 2018, alongside other well-deserved honours.
His educational journey began at Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt, where he earned his undergraduate and medical degrees in 1978. His academic pursuits then led him to Germany's renowned Children’s University Hospital in Cologne, where he completed his German Board in Paediatrics, followed by a Fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology in 1991 after five years of dedicated work in Pediatric Nephrology and kidney transplantation.
During his postgraduate years at the University Children’s Cologne Hospital, Dr Abou-Chaaban was the lead of the Paediatric and Paediatric Nephrology Department. This role encompassed the care of children with a diverse array of medical concerns, from common paediatric problems to complex cases requiring kidney transplantation and dialysis.
Dr Abou-Chaaban's expertise was further honed over a decade of work and lectures at the University Children’s Hospital Cologne Germany, a period during which he emerged as a sought-after authority. His journey then led him to the UAE, where he was summoned by the Government Hospital in Dubai to establish the First Paediatric Nephrology Unit in 1991.
His impact stretched beyond the confines of the hospital, as he held a senior lecturing position at Dubai Medical College, contributing to the growth of medical education in the region. He extended his realm of influence through his practice at various healthcare institutions, including Emirates Specialty Hospital, Dr Mazen’s Polyclinic, American Hospital in Dubai, Mediclinic City Hospital, and more. At Emirates Specialty Hospital, held the position of Chief Medical Director, overseeing a substantial medical staff and ensuring the highest standards of care.
Dr Abou-Chaaban's expertise shines in a multitude of areas, including the comprehensive management of glomerular and tubular kidney diseases, growth and development assessment, management of kidney function disorders, and specialised care for children with hereditary renal diseases. His proficiency extends to pre- and post-kidney transplantation care, dialysis, prenatal diagnosis of congenital renal and urinary tract malformations, vaccination, and care for urinary tract infections

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

— Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

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-940654 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-71FD4C9B · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,048
Annual physical exam 99395 2,118
Vaccination administration 90471 2,046
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 665

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Mazen Abou Chaaban in consultation
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Mazen Abou Chaaban with the team
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Mazen Abou Chaaban at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet Mazen Abou Chaaban

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mazen Abou Chaaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5395/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36577812 · cited by 144
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Mazen Abou Chaaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2599/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31458845 · cited by 114
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mazen Abou Chaaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4269/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35396096 · cited by 132

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

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 2026-03-26 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics? 2026-01-01 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mazen.mohamed@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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 Mazen Abou Chaaban's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Mazen Abou Chaaban 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 Mazen Abou Chaaban 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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