What age range does DRFK's paediatric doctor treat?

Dr. Mehmet Ozturk sees newborns from the first week of life through to adolescents (up to 18 years), including neonatal assessments, routine well-child care, acute illness, and chronic disease management.

Is there a paediatric doctor available for urgent appointments?

Yes, DRFK provides same-day and next-day paediatric appointments for acute child illness including fever, respiratory symptoms, vomiting, rash, and ear pain. Contact us directly for urgent paediatric assessment.

Does DRFK provide paediatric gastroenterology?

Yes, Dr. Haticenur Kirar is a DHA-licensed paediatric gastroenterologist and CEO of DRFK, providing specialist digestive care for infants and children including paediatric endoscopy, IBD, coeliac disease, and infant reflux.

Does insurance cover paediatric consultation in Dubai?

Most UAE health insurance plans cover paediatric specialist consultations and vaccinations. DRFK handles pre-authorisation directly, confirm your benefit limits at booking.

What languages does the paediatric team speak?

Dr. Mehmet Ozturk consults in English, Arabic, and Turkish, particularly important for DRFK's diverse international patient families across Dubai.

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Dr. Mehmet Ozturk, DHA-licensed specialist paediatric doctor and Chief Medical Officer at DRFK Turkish Medical Center, provides comprehensive paediatric care for newborns, infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents, from routine vaccinations and well-child visits to urgent illness management and developmental evaluation.

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DRFK Turkish Medical Center is located at Villa 2, Al Athar Street, Jumeirah 3, Dubai. The clinic is easily accessible from Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Safa, Business Bay, and Downtown Dubai within around 15 minutes via Sheikh Zayed Road, with on-site parking available.

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Paediatric Services at DRFK

DRFK's paediatric programme covers the full scope of child and adolescent health. Every consultation is child-centred and communicated clearly to parents, because parents who understand their child's diagnosis make better health decisions.

Well-child visits, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments
Vaccination, UAE national schedule, travel vaccines, school entry requirements
Acute illness management, fever, respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, ear infections
Neonatal and newborn care, first-week assessments, jaundice, feeding
Chronic disease management, asthma, eczema, allergies, recurrent infections
Adolescent health, puberty, mental health screening, sports clearance
Paediatric nutrition and growth concerns
Referral coordination, paediatric gastroenterology, neurology, and surgery

Why DRFK for Paediatric Care in Dubai

Dr. Mehmet Ozturk brings 10+ years of specialist paediatric clinical experience to every consultation. DRFK's integrated model means paediatric gastroenterology (Dr. Haticenur Kirar), in-house radiology (Dr. Vivek Kapoor), and laboratory diagnostics (Dr. Darshana Thanki) are all available on the same visit, reducing wait times and eliminating fragmented referral pathways for complex paediatric presentations.

Common Procedures

Well-Child Visit

Routine growth and developmental assessment, weight, height, BMI, milestones, vision and hearing screen, and parent-directed questions.

Vaccination Programme

UAE national immunisation schedule, catch-up vaccinations, travel vaccines, and school entry certificate documentation.

Acute Illness Consultation

Same-day and next-day appointments for fever, respiratory illness, GI symptoms, rash, ear pain, and urgent child health concerns.

Developmental Assessment

Structured developmental screening, speech, motor, social, and cognitive milestones, with referral pathways when specialist evaluation is needed.

Paediatric Allergy and Asthma

Diagnosis, trigger identification, inhaler technique review, and management plans for atopic conditions in children.

Multidisciplinary Paediatric Coordination

Coordination with paediatric gastroenterology (Dr. Haticenur Kirar), radiology (Dr. Vivek Kapoor), and paediatric neurology where required.

Recovery and Aftercare

Bring your child's health record / vaccination booklet to every visit.
A parent or guardian must be present for all paediatric consultations.
Post-consultation follow-up schedule is set based on your child's condition and age.
Written prescription, sick note, and school documentation provided as appropriate.