Dr. Shameel Mattara
MBBS MRCPCH FRCPCH DCH PG Dip CHILD HEALTH
Paediatrician and neonatologist with special interest in respiratory conditions and allergies
Newborn Care (Neonatology)ConsultantChildren's Health (Pediatrics)
Experience
10 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Airport Road, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children
- ✦More than 10 years of experience following UK specialist training
- ✦Skilled in paediatric high-dependency unit management
- ✦Special interest in paediatric respiratory and allergy conditions
About Dr. Shameel Mattara
Dr. Shameel Mattara is a paediatrician and neonatologist with more than 10 years of experience following UK specialist training. He is skilled in managing children in high-dependency care settings and in outpatient clinics, with particular expertise in breathing problems and allergies in children.
Dr. Mattara treats a broad range of childhood conditions including asthma, allergies, chronic cough, chest infections (including tuberculosis), growth concerns, developmental delays, and digestive problems such as coeliac disease. He also provides neonatal follow-up care, nutrition advice, immunisation, travel health guidance, and well-baby checks. He works in paediatric high-dependency units as well as routine outpatient clinics.
He is known for excellent communication skills and a compassionate approach to patient care. He is a good fit for families seeking a paediatrician with strong respiratory and allergy expertise, as well as those needing comprehensive newborn and developmental follow-up.
Special interests: paediatric pulmonology, allergy management, neonatal neurodevelopmental follow-up.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need expert evaluation of asthma, allergies or chronic cough in your child
- ✓want comprehensive newborn follow-up and developmental assessment
- ✓seek guidance on growth concerns or feeding issues
- ✓need travel health advice or immunisation for your child