When should I take my child to a paediatrician?

You can see a paediatrician for fever, infections, feeding concerns, allergies, persistent cough, stomach problems, growth or developmental concerns, vaccinations, or routine child health check-ups.

Does Muscat Private Hospital provide child vaccinations in Muscat?

Yes. Our Baby Clinic provides childhood vaccinations, routine health assessments and growth monitoring to support your child’s health and development.

Does Muscat Private Hospital have a NICU for newborn babies?

Yes. Our neonatal team provides specialised care for premature, low-birth-weight and unwell newborns who may require close monitoring or neonatal intensive care.

Do you provide care for premature babies and high-risk newborns?

Yes. Our Paediatrics & Neonatology team provides specialist assessment, monitoring and ongoing care for premature babies and newborns requiring additional medical support.

When should I take my child to the emergency department?

Seek urgent medical care if your child has severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, breathing difficulty, a serious injury, seizure, severe dehydration or another condition requiring immediate assessment. Muscat Private Hospital provides 24/7 emergency care, including paediatric emergencies.

Do you treat children with asthma, allergies and breathing problems?

Yes. Our paediatric specialists assess and manage childhood asthma, allergies, recurrent respiratory infections and other breathing-related conditions.

Can a paediatrician help with my child’s growth and development?

Yes. Our paediatric team provides growth monitoring and developmental assessment and can evaluate concerns relating to milestones, speech, nutrition, puberty and development.

Do you provide specialist paediatric care in Muscat?

Yes. Muscat Private Hospital provides general and specialist paediatric care, including paediatric neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, surgery, neonatology and other child-health services.

What should I bring to my child’s first paediatric appointment?

Bring your child’s identification, previous medical records, current medications, vaccination or child health record, and any recent test results or reports that may help the doctor understand their medical history.

Paediatrics

The Department of Paediatrics at Muscat Private Hospital is committed to providing safe and high-quality medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Supported by a team of experienced and specially trained paediatric nurses and staff, our paediatric specialists deliver care that is evidence-based, ensuring the safest and most effective treatments at every stage of your child's growth.

We offer comprehensive neonatal diagnostic and treatment services, dedicated to delivering the highest quality care for all newborns ranging from healthy neonates to those requiring close observation or intensive care, such as premature or critically ill infants.

At Muscat Private Hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best care for your children, from infancy through adolescence, with a comprehensive range of paediatric specialties and services to support their growth and development.

Services & Treatments Offered

Paediatric Endocrinology
Management of conditions affecting growth, sexual development, and the endocrine system in children, including thyroid diseases, adrenal gland disorders, metabolic bone diseases, puberty disorders, and paediatric diabetes.
Paediatric Neurology
Specialized care for children with neurological conditions, including developmental delays, speech disorders, child epilepsy, cerebral palsy, sleep disorders, and headaches and migraines.
Paediatric Cardiology
Diagnosis and management of heart conditions in children, including assessment of congenital heart disease in infants, and management of palpitations, chest pain, syncope, and heart murmurs.
Gastrointestinal (GI) and Nutritional Disorders
Care for a variety of GI and nutritional concerns including coeliac disease, food intolerance and allergies, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux, and milk allergies.
Paediatric Pulmonology & Respiratory Services
Diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions in children, including paediatric asthma, chronic cough, pulmonary function testing, and diagnosis and management of cystic fibrosis.
Paediatric Emergency Care
Prompt and effective management of acute paediatric problems, ensuring urgent situations are handled with speed and expertise.
Well-Baby Clinic
Comprehensive care for infants, including regular check-ups, growth monitoring, and a full vaccination program to support healthy development.
Inpatient Paediatric Services
A wide range of inpatient services for children and adolescents requiring admission, with highly skilled staff equipped to treat even the most complicated conditions.