Karama Medical Center Dubai: Pick the Right Clinic, Branch and Visit Route
Karama Medical Center is a confusing search because Dubai has Right Health Karama Medical Centre branches, a BurJuman branch near the metro, and a separate Al Karama medical fitness centre for visa-related medical screening.
This guide helps you choose the right route before you travel: outpatient clinic appointment, doctor check, insurance question, branch map, medical fitness route, complaint route or emergency care.
Choose the right door first
Independent guide: UAEMedicalCentres.org is not Karama Medical Center, not Right Health, not Dubai Health, not DHA, not an insurer, not a TPA, not a booking service and not an emergency provider. Confirm appointment, branch, doctors, insurance, fees, timings and urgent-care suitability directly with the official provider or UAE emergency services.
Which Karama Medical Center result should you use?
For a normal clinic visit
Use Right Health Karama Medical Centre if you need outpatient care such as general medicine, paediatrics, dental, OB-GYN, internal medicine, radiology, physiotherapy or similar clinic services.
For BurJuman-side access
Right Health also lists a Karama Medical Center BurJuman branch at Al Yateem Building, Shop No. 1 & 2, 4A Street, Exit 2, near BurJuman Metro Station.
For visa medical fitness
Do not use a normal clinic listing. Use the official Dubai Health medical fitness centre route for Salem – Al Karama Medical Fitness Center and confirm the visa medical process there.
Important local note: “Karama Medical Center” is not always the same place in search results. Before you book, say the full branch name and location: “Right Health Karama Medical Centre, Al Karama near Karama Market” or “Karama Medical Center BurJuman Branch near BurJuman Metro.”
Karama Medical Center branch resolver
Use this resolver before calling, booking, opening Google Maps or telling a taxi driver. It prevents the most common Dubai Karama mistake: choosing a similar-sounding clinic or the visa medical fitness centre when you needed a normal outpatient appointment.
| Search result / need | Likely correct route | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| General doctor, paediatrician, dental, OB-GYN, radiology or physiotherapy near Karama Market | Right Health Karama Medical Centre – Al Karama | Arif & Bintoak Building, 20B Street, near Karama Market, Al Karama, Dubai. |
| Clinic near BurJuman Metro Exit 2 | Karama Medical Center BurJuman Branch | Al Yateem Building, Shop No. 1 & 2, 4A Street, Exit 2, near BurJuman Metro Station. |
| Residence visa medical test, occupational health or medical fitness screening | Salem – Al Karama Medical Fitness Center / Dubai Health medical fitness route | Use official Dubai Health medical fitness centre information, not a normal outpatient clinic listing. |
| Insurance-approved clinic in Karama | Confirm exact branch with provider and insurer | Insurer, TPA, network, specialty, doctor, direct billing, approval and co-pay. |
| Emergency or severe symptoms | Emergency services or hospital emergency department | Call 998 for ambulance in a medical emergency in the UAE. |
Local wording to use: “Is this Right Health Karama Medical Centre near Karama Market, or the BurJuman branch near BurJuman Metro?” Ask this before sharing documents, travelling, paying or booking a doctor.
How to book Karama Medical Center safely
Right Health’s appointment page uses a practical flow: select location, clinic, specialty and doctor. The page does not replace same-day confirmation because doctor timing, department availability and insurance approval can change.
Select Dubai as the location
Start with the city/emirate field so you do not mix Dubai Karama with another emirate, corporate office, diagnostic centre or branch.
Select the exact clinic
Choose either the Al Karama branch near Karama Market or the BurJuman branch near BurJuman Metro. Do not rely on the short name alone.
Select the specialty
Use the actual care type: general medicine, paediatrics, dentistry, dermatology, internal medicine, OB-GYN, ophthalmology, orthopaedics, physiotherapy, radiology or surgery-related consultation.
Check doctor availability
The provider may list doctors online, but that does not guarantee same-day presence. Confirm doctor timing, leave status and last registration before travel.
Ask insurance and fee questions
Before the visit, ask whether your exact insurance plan is accepted for that branch, doctor, specialty and service. Ask self-pay fees if you are paying directly.
Walk-in caution: do not assume walk-ins are accepted for every doctor, specialty, dental service, radiology, physiotherapy or insurance case. Ask directly before going, especially during busy evening hours, Ramadan, public holidays or near closing time.
Services listed for Right Health Karama Medical Centre
The official provider pages list branch-level specialties. Use the table for navigation only. It is not medical advice and it does not guarantee that every doctor, test, scan or procedure is available on the day you visit.
| Service area | Useful for | Ask before booking |
|---|---|---|
| General medicine | Routine outpatient consultation, common symptoms, follow-up questions and referral direction. | Doctor timing, walk-in rule, consultation fee and insurance direct billing. |
| Internal medicine | Adult medical review, chronic-condition follow-up and report discussion. | Reports to carry, medication list, appointment slot and approval rules. |
| Paediatrics | Children’s outpatient consultation and follow-up care. | Child’s Emirates ID, vaccination record if relevant, paediatrician timing and urgent-symptom safety. |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | Women’s health consultation and pregnancy-related outpatient visits. | Doctor availability, scan/report need, insurance approval and emergency warning signs. |
| General dentistry | Dental consultation, cleaning, tooth-pain review and treatment planning. | Dental coverage, X-ray fee, treatment estimate and whether swelling/fever needs urgent care. |
| Dermatology | Skin, hair, acne, rash or dermatology consultation. | Medical versus cosmetic coverage, fee, doctor timing and exclusions. |
| Orthopaedic | Joint, back, muscle, bone or injury-related outpatient review. | X-ray/referral requirement, approval, report need and whether hospital care is required. |
| Physiotherapy | Rehabilitation sessions, pain-management support and follow-up therapy planning. | Referral, number of sessions, package cost, approval and therapist availability. |
| Radiology / pathology | Diagnostic support when ordered or advised by a licensed clinician. | Test availability, referral, preparation, insurance authorization and report timing. |
| Ophthalmology / ENT / Urology / Surgery-related clinics | Specialist outpatient review where the branch currently lists the service or doctor. | Exact branch, exact doctor, appointment timing, fee, approval and whether hospital referral is needed. |
No diagnosis here: this page helps you choose a care route. It does not diagnose symptoms, interpret test results, recommend medicines, choose imaging or decide whether you need a procedure.
Doctors currently listed by Right Health for Karama branches
Doctor listings change more often than branch names. Use this as a current provider-listed starting point, then confirm the exact doctor, professional title, branch, timing and availability through Right Health and DHA/Dubai Medical Registry where needed.
Al Karama branch doctors shown by provider
- Dr. Joseph Kunnrickal Joseph — Specialist Internal Medicine.
- Dr. Vigil Rosemary Peter — Specialist Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Dr. Vivek Anilkumar Saraf — Consultant Gastrointestinal Surgeon.
- Dr. Sayed Shahbaz Hasan — Specialist Orthopedic Surgeon.
- Dr. Bhargav Gajula — Specialist General Surgeon.
- Dr. Sujaya Rajasekar — Specialist General Surgeon.
- Dr. Sruthi Venu — General Dentist.
- Dr. Sneha Krishnoji Rao — Specialist Dermatologist.
- Dr. Lalit Ballabhadas Taori — General Practitioner.
- Dr. Shahil Pichathara Kunjamunny Abdu — General Medicine.
- Dr. Shweta Sachin Ramteke — Physiotherapist.
- Dr. Anju Sapra — Pathologist.
- Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Elnima Babiker — Radiologist.
BurJuman branch doctors shown by provider
- Dr. Joseph Kunnrickal Joseph — Specialist Internal Medicine.
- Dr. Komal Sham Sasane — Specialist Obstetrics & Gynecology.
- Dr. Amnah Maqsud — Specialist Pediatrician.
- Dr. Bhargav Gajula — Specialist General Surgeon.
- Dr. Sweta Talekar — General Dentist.
- Dr. Sneha Krishnoji Rao — Specialist Dermatologist.
- Dr. Irin Defu John Benedict — General Medicine.
- Dr. Revolution Shrestha — General Medicine.
- Dr. Faiza Rasheed Chaudhry — Specialist Ophthalmologist.
Use the provider page for current appointment options
Start with Right Health’s official branch or appointment page because it is closest to actual appointment handling.
Use DHA / Dubai Medical Registry for verification
Search by exact name, professional title, DHA Unique ID or license number where available. Do not guess a doctor’s license or title from an old directory.
Confirm today’s branch and timing
A doctor listed at one Karama branch may not be available at the same time or same location every day. Ask before travelling.
Insurance, direct billing and fee checks before visiting
Insurance acceptance is not the same as coverage for your exact service. Your insurer, TPA, plan network, doctor, specialty, referral, pre-approval, co-pay and deductible can all change the answer.
Ask branch-specific coverage
Say the exact branch: Al Karama near Karama Market or BurJuman branch near the metro. Coverage can differ by location and service.
Ask the fee before service
Consultation, registration, dental work, scans, lab tests, procedures, medicine and follow-up visits may be billed separately.
Do not assume approval
Radiology, physiotherapy, dental, dermatology, surgery-related consultation and specialist procedures may need authorization.
Current fee was not reliably published for every service. Confirm directly before booking. Do not rely on old insurance PDFs, social posts or directory snippets for today’s price.
Karama Medical Center vs Al Karama Medical Fitness Center
This is the biggest search-intent gap. A normal outpatient clinic visit and a UAE residence visa medical fitness test are not the same service. If you need a visa medical test, do not book a general doctor appointment by mistake.
| Need | Use this route | Do not assume |
|---|---|---|
| Fever, skin, dental, child health, women’s health, internal medicine or routine outpatient care | Right Health Karama Medical Centre branch route | Do not treat this as a visa medical fitness service. |
| Residence visa medical fitness, occupational health or fitness screening | Dubai Health medical fitness centre route, including Salem – Al Karama Medical Fitness Center where applicable | Do not assume a private clinic can process the same government fitness service. |
| Medical fitness result, certificate or status | Use the official Dubai Health / DHA-linked medical fitness process you applied through | Do not ask a normal outpatient clinic to interpret or release a government medical fitness result unless they are the official service provider. |
Document caution: visa medical fitness requirements can depend on new visa, renewal, employment category, government application route and service level. Confirm official documents and fees from the medical fitness centre or Dubai Health service before you go.
What to carry for a Karama Medical Center clinic visit
For a normal outpatient visit, keep the basics ready. Do not send sensitive documents to unverified WhatsApp numbers or random directory listings.
Basic ID
Emirates ID, insurance card, appointment reference, phone number used for booking and payment method.
Medical records
Previous prescriptions, reports, imaging, allergies, current medicines, discharge summary or referral letter where relevant.
Insurance support
Approval number, claim form, referral, policy details or insurer/TPA message if your plan requires it.
For children: carry the child’s Emirates ID, insurance card, vaccination record if relevant, previous reports and current medicine details. For urgent paediatric symptoms, ask whether emergency care is safer than a routine clinic visit.
Karama Medical Center map and local access notes
Karama is dense, busy and full of similar clinic names. Confirm the correct branch before you open directions or book a taxi.
What to do if booking, billing or insurance goes wrong
Start with the provider because the branch can check your appointment, invoice, doctor schedule, claim submission or approval status. If the matter is unresolved and relates to Dubai healthcare services, use official DHA service routes.
Ask the branch or central line first
Request your appointment reference, invoice, doctor slot, approval request number, cancellation reason or branch manager route.
Ask your insurer or TPA
For rejected claims, direct-billing issues, network disputes or co-pay questions, your insurer or TPA may need to confirm the coverage rule.
Use DHA services if escalation is needed
DHA service routes include medical complaint and insurance complaint options. Use official channels instead of sending sensitive information to public comments or random contact forms.
When not to wait for a Karama Medical Center appointment
Karama Medical Center may be useful for planned outpatient care, but a clinic article cannot decide whether your symptoms are safe to wait. Use emergency services when symptoms are serious, sudden or rapidly worsening.
Ambulance
In the UAE, call 998 for ambulance help in a medical emergency.
Police
Call 999 for police emergencies where immediate safety support is needed.
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 or any rapidly worsening condition.
Common Karama Medical Center mistakes and the better fix
| Problem | Better fix |
|---|---|
| You searched only “Karama Medical Center” | Confirm whether you need Right Health Al Karama, BurJuman branch or Al Karama Medical Fitness Center. |
| Map shows the wrong side of Karama | Use the full address: Arif & Bintoak Building near Karama Market, or Al Yateem Building near BurJuman Metro. |
| You need visa medical fitness | Use Dubai Health medical fitness centre information, not a normal outpatient clinic appointment. |
| Doctor name is listed online but slot is not visible | Call 800 7400 and ask for that doctor’s current branch, timing and next available slot. |
| Insurance is unclear | Give the exact branch, specialty, doctor, insurer, TPA, network and service to both clinic and insurer. |
| Fee is not published | Ask for the current consultation fee, registration fee, test fee, dental estimate or self-pay amount before treatment. |
| Radiology or physiotherapy is planned | Ask about referral, appointment, pre-approval, session availability, preparation and report timing. |
| Symptoms feel urgent | Do not wait for routine booking. Call 998 or go to a hospital emergency department. |
Official and verified links for this guide
Karama Medical Center Dubai FAQs
Is Karama Medical Center a hospital?
No. The Right Health Karama pages describe outpatient medical-centre/clinic branches. Do not treat them as hospital emergency departments unless the provider officially confirms an emergency service.
Where is Right Health Karama Medical Centre in Al Karama?
The Al Karama branch is listed at Arif & Bintoak Building, 20B Street, near Karama Market, Al Karama, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Where is Karama Medical Center BurJuman Branch?
The BurJuman branch is listed at Al Yateem Building, Shop No. 1 & 2, 4A Street, Exit 2, near BurJuman Metro Station, Al Karama, Dubai.
What is the Karama Medical Center phone number?
Right Health lists the toll-free number as 800 7400. Confirm the exact branch before sharing personal or medical information.
How do I book an appointment?
Use the official Right Health appointment request page or call 800 7400. Select Dubai, the exact clinic branch, specialty and doctor where available.
Can I walk in to Karama Medical Center?
Do not assume walk-in availability. Call before visiting because walk-in rules can differ by branch, doctor, specialty, dental, radiology, physiotherapy and insurance approval needs.
Which specialties are listed for Right Health Karama Medical Centre?
Provider pages list services such as general medicine, internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, general dentistry, dermatology, orthopaedic, physiotherapy, radiology, pathology, surgery-related clinics and other branch-specific services.
Is Al Karama Medical Fitness Center the same as Karama Medical Center?
No. Al Karama Medical Fitness Center is a medical fitness route connected with visa/occupational health screening. A normal outpatient clinic appointment is a different service.
Does Karama Medical Center accept insurance?
Insurance must be confirmed for your exact branch, insurer, TPA, network, doctor, specialty and service. Do not assume coverage from an old network list or general clinic listing.
Are Karama Medical Center fees published?
Reliable current fees were not published for every service. Ask the provider for consultation fee, registration fee, test cost, dental estimate, scan fee, physiotherapy fee, co-pay and self-pay amount before treatment.
How do I verify a doctor?
Use the official Right Health page or appointment route for current listing and appointment availability. For professional verification, use DHA / Dubai Medical Registry with exact name, license number or DHA Unique ID where available.
Is UAEMedicalCentres.org the official Karama Medical Center website?
No. This is an independent patient-navigation guide. Official provider, DHA, Dubai Health, insurer and UAE emergency sources should be used for final decisions.
How this Karama Medical Center guide was checked
Independent healthcare-navigation note: UAEMedicalCentres.org is not Karama Medical Center, not Right Health, not Dubai Health, not DHA, not a medical fitness authority, not an insurer and not an emergency service. For appointments, doctor availability, diagnosis, treatment, fees, insurance and urgent symptoms, confirm with the official provider, regulator, insurer or UAE emergency services.