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.
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
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Pediatria
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Pediatria
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,950 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,032 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,224 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 503 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 9
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Outcomes of Pediatria in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9774/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34553342 · cited by 158
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European registry analysis of Pediatria outcomes
DOI: 10.3893/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32367759 · cited by 100
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Pediatria European Annual Congress (Pediatria) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Pediatria National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Pediatria — 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
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.71
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.98
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.86
- Value For Money
- 4.88
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Pediatria
- Awareness When should you see a pediatria?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · matouk.m.zbaeda@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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