Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha: Plan the Right Visit Before You Leave Home
Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha is a private multi-specialty outpatient medical centre listed by Burjeel at Al Shamkha, Makani Mall, Abu Dhabi.
Use this local guide to confirm the branch, call 80055, check official doctors, understand listed specialties, ask insurance and fee questions, open the map, and know when a hospital or emergency route is safer than a routine clinic appointment.
Al Shamkha patient visit flow
Independent guide: UAEMedicalCentres.org is not Burjeel, not the medical centre, not DoH Abu Dhabi, not an insurer, not a TPA, not a booking service and not an emergency provider. Confirm appointments, doctors, timings, prices, insurance approvals and urgent-care suitability directly with Burjeel, your insurer, DoH/TAMM or UAE emergency services.
Is Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha the right facility for your visit?
Good for planned outpatient care
Use this branch when you need a private medical-centre visit in the Al Shamkha side of Abu Dhabi for clinic-style consultation, follow-up, referrals, diagnostics planning or family healthcare navigation.
Useful for Makani Mall access
The branch selector and public Burjeel pages identify the Al Shamkha centre with Makani Mall. It can be practical for Al Shamkha, Baniyas, Al Falah, Al Shawamekh and nearby family communities.
Not a safe delay for emergencies
For severe chest pain, breathing difficulty, stroke-like symptoms, heavy bleeding, major injury, severe allergy, unconsciousness or a rapidly worsening condition, do not wait for a routine appointment.
Timing note: Burjeel’s public Al Shamkha pages clearly show the branch and contact route, but live doctor timing, department timing, last registration, Ramadan hours and public-holiday schedules should be confirmed directly before travel.
Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha branch facts to verify first
Abu Dhabi has several Burjeel facilities, and the names can look similar in search results. Al Shamkha, Al Shahama, Al Zeina, Al Marina, Al Falah, Burjeel Medical City and Burjeel Hospital are not the same patient route.
| Item | Working answer for this page | Patient-safe check |
|---|---|---|
| Exact branch | Burjeel Medical Center, Al Shamkha, Makani Mall. | Say “Al Shamkha Makani Mall” when calling 80055 or using online booking. |
| Emirate | Abu Dhabi. | Use DoH Abu Dhabi/TAMM verification routes, not Dubai DHA routes. |
| Facility type | Medical centre / outpatient clinic facility. | Do not assume inpatient admission or emergency department services. |
| Brand/group | Burjeel. | Use official Burjeel pages and patient portal, not random directory copies. |
| Doctor roster | Official Burjeel doctor page lists multiple doctors and specialties for Al Shamkha. | Confirm current schedule, leave, language, fees and insurance before travelling. |
| Fees | Not reliably published for every service. | Ask for consultation, test, scan, procedure, medicine and follow-up costs before service. |
How to book Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha without choosing the wrong branch
The cleanest route is to confirm the branch, select the specialty, check the doctor, ask insurance and save your booking reference. This is especially important for families coming from Al Shamkha villas, Baniyas, Al Falah, Al Shawamekh, Mohamed Bin Zayed City or the airport side.
Confirm the branch name
Use this wording: “Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha, Makani Mall.” Do not simply say “Burjeel Abu Dhabi” because that may point to a hospital, medical city or another centre.
Select the exact specialty
Choose cardiology, dermatology, family medicine, dentistry, ENT, pediatrics, orthopedics, gynecology, ophthalmology, physiotherapy or another branch-listed specialty before picking a doctor.
Check doctor and department timing
Facility contact availability is not the same as every doctor being present. Ask for the doctor’s current schedule, department hours and last patient registration time.
Ask appointment versus walk-in
Do not assume walk-in rules. Some specialties, procedures, dental visits, imaging, physiotherapy sessions or insurance approvals may need advance booking.
Confirm insurance before treatment
Ask about your insurer, TPA, network, direct billing, co-pay, referral, pre-approval and whether your specific service is covered at this exact branch.
Phone script: “Hello, I want Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha at Makani Mall. Is this specialty or doctor available today? Do you accept my exact insurance plan for direct billing? Do I need pre-approval or a referral? What is the self-pay fee if insurance is not accepted?”
Services and specialties listed for Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha
Burjeel’s Al Shamkha specialty pages list a wide outpatient mix. This table explains how to use those specialties for visit planning only. It does not diagnose symptoms or recommend treatment.
| Listed specialty | What it may help you plan | Ask before visiting |
|---|---|---|
| Family Medicine | General clinic consultation, recurring family care, reports and follow-up direction. | Doctor timing, walk-in rules, fee, referral and insurance direct billing. |
| Internal Medicine | Adult medicine review, chronic-condition follow-up and report discussion. | Bring medicine list, previous reports and approval details if required. |
| Pediatrics | Child outpatient visits and paediatric follow-up planning. | Child ID, vaccination record if relevant, doctor timing and urgent-symptom safety. |
| Gynecology and Obstetrics | Women’s health and pregnancy-related outpatient appointments. | Doctor availability, scan/report needs, insurance approval and emergency warning signs. |
| Cardiology | Heart-related outpatient review and follow-up discussion when scheduled. | ECG/test availability, referral, pre-approval and emergency alternatives for severe symptoms. |
| Dermatology and Cosmetology | Skin, hair, acne, rash or cosmetic/aesthetic consultation route. | Medical versus cosmetic billing, package terms, exclusions and expected visit cost. |
| Dentistry | Dental consultation, cleaning, tooth pain discussion and treatment planning. | Dental network, X-ray cost, treatment estimate and urgent dental swelling/fever guidance. |
| ENT, Head and Neck Surgery | Ear, nose, throat and related outpatient consultation. | Doctor schedule, procedure availability, reports to carry and insurance approval. |
| Orthopedics | Joint, muscle, spine, sports-injury and bone-related review. | X-ray/referral route, previous imaging, pre-approval and hospital need if injury is severe. |
| Physiotherapy | Rehabilitation sessions, pain-management support and follow-up therapy route. | Referral, session price, package count, insurance approval and therapist availability. |
| Ophthalmology | Eye consultation and eye-related specialist review. | Doctor timing, test availability, insurance rules and urgent eye-symptom safety. |
| Pulmonology | Respiratory outpatient consultation and follow-up planning. | Test availability and emergency route if breathing difficulty is severe. |
| Urology | Urology consultation and outpatient follow-up route. | Doctor timing, test/procedure approval and whether hospital care is safer for severe symptoms. |
| Endocrinology | Hormone, diabetes and metabolic follow-up planning. | Reports, medicine list, lab route and insurance coverage for investigations. |
| Gastroenterology | Digestive-health specialist consultation and report review. | Procedure location, fasting/preparation instructions and approval before endoscopy-style services. |
| Neurology | Neurology outpatient appointment and follow-up review. | Bring previous scans/reports and use emergency care for stroke-like symptoms. |
| Rheumatology | Joint, autoimmune and rheumatology follow-up consultation planning. | Previous blood tests, medicines, approval and doctor schedule. |
| Dietary and Nutrition | Nutrition consultation and dietitian-style visit planning. | Coverage, package pricing, report needs and follow-up cost. |
| General Surgery | Surgical consultation and referral discussion. | Whether treatment is clinic-based or needs hospital/day-surgery care, approval and pre-op checks. |
Safety boundary: specialty names are not treatment advice. A licensed clinician must decide whether a consultation, medicine, lab test, scan, procedure, referral or hospital transfer is appropriate.
Burjeel Al Shamkha doctor check: how to avoid old roster mistakes
Burjeel’s official doctors page currently lists multiple clinicians across specialties for Al Shamkha. Roster pages can change because of leave, slot availability, branch rotation and department schedules, so use the names as a starting point, not a guarantee of same-day availability.
| Official doctor-page snapshot | Specialty/title shown | Before relying on it |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Khaled Mohamed Salman | Family Medicine Specialist & Medical Director | Confirm current slot and branch availability. |
| Dr. Malaz Eldirdiry | Specialist Dermatology | Ask medical versus cosmetic billing before booking. |
| Dr. Abdullah Buqaila | Specialist Urology | Confirm appointment, test route and insurance approval. |
| Dr. Lamya Naser Ali Alsubaihi | Consultant Pediatric Neurologist | Ask documents/reports needed before a child visit. |
| Dr. Khulood Ali Al Suwaidi | Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology | Confirm timing and emergency route for urgent pregnancy symptoms. |
| Dr. Elwin Buchel | Consultant Gastroenterology | Ask if procedures are done at this branch or another Burjeel facility. |
| Dr. Gita Majdi | Consultant Endocrinology | Carry recent reports and medicine list if relevant. |
| Dr. Hamsa Baravi | Specialist Neurology | Do not delay emergency care for stroke-like symptoms. |
| Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Salem Elyamany | Specialist Orthopedic Surgery | Ask about imaging/referral and approval before visit. |
| Ms. Shakeela Vengittathodi | Physiotherapist | Confirm referral, session timing and insurance coverage. |
For Burjeel appointment availability
- Open the official Burjeel doctor page or patient portal.
- Select Al Shamkha / Makani Mall where possible.
- Filter by specialty before choosing a doctor.
- Confirm slot, branch and department timing.
- Call 80055 if the online page is unclear.
For Abu Dhabi professional verification
- Use DoH/TAMM “Find a Medical Professional” where available.
- Search by exact professional name or license details if you have them.
- Check title and specialty; do not assume every doctor is a consultant.
- Ask Burjeel for the correct current professional details when needed.
Doctor-page caution: the official page helps you start, but it does not guarantee that a specific doctor is available at the exact time you plan to visit. Always confirm directly before travelling.
Insurance, direct billing and fee questions for Burjeel Al Shamkha
Burjeel has an insurance-partners page, and DoH/TAMM provides insurance-related tools. Still, a logo list or insurance page does not guarantee your exact visit will be covered. Branch, doctor, specialty, network, TPA, referral, pre-approval and service type all matter.
Ask plan-specific questions
Give Burjeel your insurer, TPA, network name, policy type, specialty, doctor and service before relying on direct billing.
Ask full cost before service
Consultation, registration, tests, scans, dental work, procedures, medicine, physiotherapy and follow-up may be charged separately.
Do not assume approval
Some services require referral or pre-authorization, and cosmetic or dental services may be excluded or billed under a separate network.
Current fee was not reliably published for every service. Confirm directly before booking. This page does not invent consultation fees, dental fees, imaging costs, procedure prices or insurance co-pays.
Lab, imaging, dental, physiotherapy and procedure questions to ask
Burjeel Al Shamkha lists specialties that may involve tests, imaging, dental procedures, physiotherapy sessions or surgical consultation. Availability, preparation and insurance approval can vary by service.
| Service situation | Ask this before you go | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Lab or blood test | Is the test available today? Do I need fasting or a doctor order? | Never assume fasting or same-day sample collection without official instructions. |
| Radiology or imaging | Which imaging is available at Al Shamkha and what approval is needed? | X-ray, ultrasound or other imaging may have separate timing and authorization rules. |
| Physiotherapy | Do I need referral, assessment, approval or a package? | Total cost depends on session count, package and insurance decision. |
| Dental treatment | Is the quote for consultation only or full treatment including X-ray/materials? | Dental cost can change by tooth, complexity, materials, lab work and insurance. |
| Skin/cosmetic service | Is this medical coverage or cosmetic self-pay? | Aesthetic services may not be covered like routine medical consultation. |
| General surgery consultation | Is treatment clinic-based, day-surgery, hospital-based or referral-only? | A medical centre consultation does not always mean the procedure is done there. |
Preparation note: follow instructions from Burjeel or the licensed clinician for fasting, medicine pauses, pregnancy disclosure, imaging safety, dental procedures and report collection. This guide does not provide personal preparation advice.
What to carry for a Burjeel Al Shamkha appointment
A clinic visit in Abu Dhabi is usually smoother when identity, insurance and medical history are ready. Bring only what is needed by the provider and insurer.
Basic documents
Emirates ID, insurance card, appointment confirmation, phone number linked to booking and payment method.
Medical documents
Previous reports, prescriptions, allergy list, medicine list, discharge summary, referral note and past imaging if relevant.
For children
Child Emirates ID if available, parent/guardian ID, insurance card, vaccination record if relevant and previous paediatric reports.
Useful habit: carry a simple medicine list with dose names exactly as shown on the package or prescription. Do not change medicine, dosage or treatment based on this guide.
Privacy caution: do not send Emirates ID copies, insurance cards, lab reports, scans, prescriptions or diagnosis details to unverified numbers, public comments, directory pages or social accounts.
Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha map, parking and local access
Use Makani Mall, Al Shamkha as the map anchor. If you are coming from Baniyas, Al Falah, Al Shawamekh, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi city or the airport side, allow extra time for traffic, parking, reception registration and insurance approval.
Do not confuse Burjeel Al Shamkha with nearby Burjeel facilities
When you search “Burjeel Abu Dhabi,” you may see several results. Choose based on location, facility type and care level.
| If you are searching from | Check this facility wording | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Al Shamkha / Makani Mall | Burjeel Medical Center, Al Shamkha, Makani Mall. | This is the branch covered on this page. |
| Al Shahama / Deerfields Mall side | Burjeel Day Surgery Center, Al Shahama. | Different area, facility type and appointment route may apply. |
| Al Raha Beach / Al Zeina | Burjeel Medical Centre Al Zeina. | Useful if you are closer to Al Raha Beach, not Al Shamkha. |
| Mohamed Bin Zayed City / complex care | Burjeel Medical City. | Hospital-level and advanced care needs may be better matched there. |
| Abu Dhabi city / hospital route | Burjeel Hospital Abu Dhabi or another hospital route. | A hospital and outpatient medical centre are not the same care route. |
What to do if booking, billing or care access goes wrong
Most issues should start with the centre because they can check your appointment, invoice, insurance approval, doctor schedule or branch record. If the issue is serious or unresolved, use official Abu Dhabi healthcare routes.
Ask Burjeel first
Burjeel’s feedback page asks patients with concerns to raise them with the Centre Manager first where possible. Keep your appointment reference, invoice and approval details ready.
Ask your insurer or TPA
For claim rejection, direct-billing delay, co-pay confusion or network mismatch, your insurer or TPA may need to confirm coverage directly.
Use official DoH/TAMM routes if needed
For Abu Dhabi healthcare facility or professional verification, use DoH/TAMM tools. For serious unresolved healthcare complaints, use official government service routes rather than random directory forms.
When not to wait for Burjeel Al Shamkha clinic booking
A medical-centre page is not a triage service. If symptoms are serious, sudden, severe or rapidly worsening, use emergency help instead of waiting for a routine appointment or online reply.
Ambulance
Call 998 for ambulance help in a medical emergency in the UAE.
Police
Call 999 for police emergencies or immediate safety support.
Fire / civil defence
Call 997 for fire or civil-defence emergencies.
Use emergency care now for severe chest pain, severe breathing difficulty, stroke-like symptoms, heavy bleeding, major injury, severe allergic reaction, unconsciousness, poisoning, severe burns, severe pregnancy warning signs, sudden severe eye symptoms or any rapidly worsening condition.
Common Burjeel Al Shamkha visit problems and safer fixes
| Problem | Better action |
|---|---|
| You only searched “Burjeel Abu Dhabi” | Confirm the exact facility is Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha, Makani Mall. |
| Doctor appears online but timing is not clear | Call 80055 and ask for today’s doctor schedule, department timing and last registration. |
| Insurance logo appears on a page | Still confirm your exact insurer, TPA, network, doctor, specialty, service and pre-approval. |
| Dental or dermatology cost is unclear | Ask whether the quote includes X-ray, procedure, materials, medicines and follow-up. |
| Physiotherapy is suggested | Ask whether referral, package, approval or per-session billing applies. |
| Lab or imaging is needed | Ask about availability, preparation, approval and report collection timing. |
| Visiting during Ramadan or public holidays | Reconfirm timing, doctor slots, pharmacy/insurance desk availability and last registration. |
| Symptoms feel severe or sudden | Do not wait for routine booking. Use emergency care or a hospital emergency department. |
Official Burjeel, DoH and UAE links used for this guide
Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha FAQs
Where is Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha located?
Burjeel’s official pages identify the branch as Burjeel Medical Center, Al Shamkha, Makani Mall, Abu Dhabi. Open the map and call 80055 before travelling to confirm the exact entrance and current timing.
What is the phone number for Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha?
The official Burjeel Al Shamkha contact route shows 80055 / +971 800 55. Use it to confirm appointments, doctors, timing, insurance, documents and parking guidance.
How do I book an appointment at Burjeel Al Shamkha?
Use the Burjeel patient portal, official WhatsApp booking route or call 80055. Confirm the exact branch as Al Shamkha / Makani Mall before booking.
Is Burjeel Al Shamkha a hospital?
No. This page treats it as a medical centre / outpatient clinic facility. Do not assume inpatient admission or emergency department services unless Burjeel confirms that a specific service is available and appropriate.
Which specialties are listed at Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha?
Burjeel’s Al Shamkha pages list specialties including cardiology, dermatology and cosmetology, dietary and nutrition, endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology, dentistry, ENT, family medicine, general surgery, internal medicine, neurology, gynecology and obstetrics, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatrics, physiotherapy, pulmonology and urology.
Can I walk in to Burjeel Medical Center Al Shamkha?
Do not assume walk-in availability. Call 80055 or use official booking first, especially for specialists, dental care, physiotherapy, imaging, procedures or insurance-based visits.
Does Burjeel Al Shamkha accept insurance?
Burjeel has an insurance-partners page, but your exact coverage depends on insurer, TPA, network, branch, doctor, specialty, service, referral, pre-approval, co-pay and exclusions. Confirm directly before treatment.
Are Burjeel Al Shamkha consultation fees published?
Reliable current fees were not published for every service. Ask Burjeel for consultation fee, registration fee, test cost, imaging cost, dental estimate, procedure cost, medicine cost and follow-up billing before proceeding.
How can I verify doctors at Burjeel Al Shamkha?
Start with Burjeel’s official doctors page for the current roster and appointment route. For Abu Dhabi professional verification, use DoH/TAMM medical professional tools when available.
Is UAEMedicalCentres.org the official Burjeel website?
No. This is an independent patient-navigation guide. Burjeel, DoH Abu Dhabi, TAMM, your insurer and UAE emergency services take priority for appointments, licensing, fees, insurance and urgent-care decisions.
How this Burjeel Al Shamkha guide was checked
Independent healthcare-information note: this page is for general patient navigation only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, treatment advice, emergency guidance, insurance advice, legal advice, a doctor recommendation, a price guarantee or an appointment guarantee.