
Paediatrician with expertise in nutrition, respiratory conditions, and childhood development
Experience
14 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam
Location
Dubai Investment Park, Dubai
Sees
children
Dr. Shifa Nismath is a paediatrician with over 12 years of clinical experience caring for children from infancy through adolescence. She trained at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, where she completed her MD in Paediatrics after earning her medical degree from Jagadhaguru Srishivaratheeshwar Medical College in Mysore. She practices at NMC Healthcare in Dubai and is known for her clear communication with both children and parents as she builds treatment plans.
Dr. Nismath treats a wide range of childhood conditions including nutritional deficiencies, asthma and allergies, stomach and digestive problems, and infections. She also guides families through vaccination schedules and supports children with developmental delays or growth concerns. Her additional training in nutrition (Boston University-accredited diploma) and gut health (Boston University-accredited microbiome certification) allows her to take a holistic approach that considers how diet and internal health affect a child's overall wellbeing.
She is a good fit for parents seeking a paediatrician who listens carefully, explains things clearly, and looks beyond symptoms to address underlying nutritional and developmental factors in their child's health.
Special interests: nutritional support in children, gut microbiome health, allergy management in children, developmental milestones, vaccination programs.
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MBBS
Jagadhaguru Srishivaratheeshwar Medical College, India
MD in Paediatrics
Kasturba Medical College, India
Diploma in Nutrition
Boston University, USA
Certification in Microbiome and Gut Milieu
Boston University, USA
Paediatrician
NMC Healthcare, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital DIP, Dubai, Dubai Investment Park, Dubai.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Allergies, Asthma, Developmental Delays, Food Allergies, Growth Delays, Infectious Diseases in Children, Nutritional Deficiencies, Respiratory Infections.
Profile compiled from NMC Healthcare's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
NMC Royal Hospital & Pharmacy, DIP
Plot no # 598 - 122 شارع ١ - behind Falcon House - Dubai Investments Park - Dubai
+971 4 810 8800NMC Royal Hospital & Pharmacy, DIP
Dubai Investment Park, Dubai
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