Trusted Pediatric Neurology Care in Dubai for Families Around the World

Yes. Pediatric Pearls is designed to serve both local families in Dubai and the UAE as well as international families from the GCC, South Asia, Europe, and beyond. Our clinic is conveniently located in Dubai, one of the world's most accessible medical tourism hubs, making it easy for families to combine specialist care with travel.

For families who cannot travel, we offer international consultation options, including appointment coordination and medical record review. Parents can share their child's diagnostic reports, MRI scans, and EEG results with our team ahead of the visit, enabling a highly efficient consultation from day one.

Whether your family is based in the UAE, visiting Dubai for a specialist opinion, or coordinating remote care, Pediatric Pearls provides the same standard of evidence-based pediatric neurology care for every child, regardless of location.

Prof. Ubaid Shah is a highly experienced Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist with over 18 years of expertise in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions in children. He holds affiliations with globally respected organizations including the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).

His clinical expertise covers the full spectrum of pediatric epilepsy, including drug-resistant (refractory) epilepsy, and advanced treatment approaches such as the ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and surgical evaluation using robotic Stereo-EEG. He is also experienced in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, neurodevelopmental delays, and neuro-immunological conditions such as MOGAD.

Prof. UbaidnShah has contributed to internationally published research on pediatric epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders, bringing a global evidence base to every child's care at Pediatric Pearls in Dubai.

Your child's first consultation at Pediatric Pearls is comprehensive and child-friendly. Our specialist will begin with a detailed review of your child's medical history including any symptoms, the duration and frequency of concerns, relevant family history, and previous test results or reports you bring along.

A thorough neurological examination will follow, assessing your child's motor skills, reflexes, coordination, muscle strength, cognitive development, and sensory responses. Based on findings from the first visit, Prof. Shah may recommend further diagnostic investigations such as an EEG (electroencephalogram), MRI brain scan, nerve conduction studies, or neurodevelopmental assessments.

We recommend bringing your child's vaccination records, any previous medical reports or brain scans, a list of current medications, and a brief note of your main concerns. Our clinic operates in a calm, child-friendly environment designed to help children feel at ease throughout their visit. International families are encouraged to contact us in advance so we can coordinate a smooth experience from arrival.

Epilepsy in children is diagnosed through a combination of clinical evaluation and neurodiagnostic testing. At Pediatric Pearls, Prof. Ubaid Shah begins with a thorough assessment of the child's seizure history, triggers, family background, and development. This is followed by an EEG (electroencephalogram) to monitor brain electrical activity, and in many cases an MRI brain scan to identify structural causes.

Treatment is tailored to each child's specific type of epilepsy. Anti-seizure medications remain the primary approach, and Prof. Shah applies his expertise to select the most appropriate medication with the least side effects for each child. For children who do not respond to medication, known as drug-resistant or refractory epilepsy, advanced options are considered, including the ketogenic diet, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), and surgical evaluation supported by robotic Stereo-EEG technology.

Pediatric Pearls offers ongoing monitoring and follow-up for children with epilepsy, ensuring families in Dubai and internationally receive continuous, coordinated support for their child's long-term neurological care.