Choose the Right NMC Sharjah Branch Before You Book a Doctor
A search for NMC Medical Centre Sharjah does not point to one building. NMC currently lists several medical-centre locations across Sharjah, including Rolla, Buhairah Corniche, Al Nahda, Shahba, Maysaloon, Al Majaz, Sharqan and Safari Mall. Each can have its own doctors, specialties, operating hours and appointment status.
Quick answer: start with the exact branch, then confirm the doctor, consultation session, insurance network and appointment status. NMC commonly lists 800 52 as the toll-free contact for its Sharjah medical centres. Do not assume that a doctor shown at one NMC clinic also consults at another branch.
“NMC Medical Centre Sharjah” is not one clinic
NMC Healthcare’s current Sharjah location directory contains hospitals and clinics under several closely related names. For this page, the main medical-centre group is the set of branches named NMC Medical Centre: Buhairah Corniche, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Maysaloon, Rolla, Shahba, Sharqan and Safari Mall.
Samnan is a separate NMC clinic entity carrying the Royal Medical Centre name. Do not merge its doctor roster, opening hours or appointment details into one of the standard NMC Medical Centre branches below.
NMC also lists a separate hospital in Sharjah. Hospital services, emergency capability, inpatient care and hospital departments should not be assumed to exist at an outpatient medical-centre branch.
NMC Medical Centre Sharjah branches, addresses and current hours
The table below uses current NMC location pages for the published OPD timing and current MyHealth profiles where available. A MyHealth doctor count is a snapshot, not a permanent staffing figure. Doctors can move between branches, go on leave or appear differently across NMC’s general directory and booking system.
| Branch | Official location / landmark | Published OPD timing | Current MyHealth signal | Best next action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buhairah Corniche | 1 & 2 Floors, Bell Rashid Towers, Corniche Street, Al Majaz 1, Sharjah. |
07:00–23:00 Friday: 08:00–22:00 on the official branch page. |
MyHealth recently displayed 43 doctors / 14 specialties. Doctor counts are dynamic. | Confirm doctor, specialty, insurance and appointment through the current NMC profile. |
| Al Majaz | M-Floor, next to Kakooli Tower, near Buhairah Police Station, Al Majaz, Sharjah. | 08:00–23:00 | MyHealth recently displayed 19 doctors / 10 specialties. | Check the doctor session and whether your service requires advance booking. |
| Al Nahda | 1st Floor, Al Shaiba Building, opposite Carrefour Express, Al Nahda, Sharjah. |
07:30–23:00 Friday opening is shown as 08:00 on NMC’s location page. |
MyHealth recently displayed 41 doctors / 18 specialties and a later same-day closing signal than the general branch page. |
Call-to-book signal Confirm today’s closing time and appointment by phone. |
| Maysaloon | Near Lulu Hypermarket, Kuwait Street, Maysaloon, Sharjah. | 08:00–23:00 | MyHealth recently displayed 23 doctors / 12 specialties and a current-day closing signal of 22:30, creating a small source difference. |
Call to confirm Verify doctor, radiology/lab timing and today’s closing time. |
| Rolla | Eisa Building-2, opposite Rolla Square / near Rolla Bus Station, Al Ghuwair, Sharjah. | 07:00–23:00 | MyHealth recently displayed 34 doctors / 17 specialties. | Confirm the exact Rolla facility name and floor before travelling. |
| Shahba | Shaikha Anood Building, 1st Floor, Wasit Street, Al Shahba / Mughaider Suburb, Sharjah. |
08:00–00:00 NMC describes the centre as operating until midnight. |
MyHealth recently displayed 49 doctors / 18 specialties. | NMC states that the centre manages appointments and walk-ins; confirm the doctor session. |
| Sharqan | Al Sharq Street, Sharqan, Sharjah. | 08:00–23:00 | MyHealth recently displayed 29 doctors / 17 specialties. | Select the specialty first, then confirm the doctor’s current branch and session. |
| Safari Mall | First Floor, Main Entrance, Safari Mall, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah. | 08:00–00:00 | MyHealth recently displayed 13 doctors / 8 specialties. NMC says this centre began operations in June 2026. |
Call-to-book signal Confirm the doctor and service before travelling to the mall. |
Open the exact NMC branch before choosing a doctor
Al Majaz 1 / Bell Rashid Towers.
Official NMC page →Near Buhairah Police Station.
Official NMC page →Al Shaiba Building / Carrefour Express side.
Official NMC page →Kuwait Street / Lulu Hypermarket side.
Official NMC page →Rolla Square / Rolla Bus Station side.
Official NMC page →Wasit Street / Al Shahba.
Official NMC page →Al Sharq Street.
Official NMC page →Muwaileh Commercial / Safari Mall.
Official NMC page →How to book the correct NMC Medical Centre appointment in Sharjah
The safest sequence is branch first, specialty second, doctor third. This matters because NMC’s MyHealth profiles do not always expose the same booking method at every Sharjah facility. Some currently show online doctor selection while others explicitly tell patients to call.
How to find NMC doctors in Sharjah without using an outdated roster
A fixed doctor list becomes stale quickly. NMC’s current MyHealth pages can show doctor names, specialties, branch association and appointment signals, while the main Sharjah directory can show different rounded totals. The most useful approach is to use the current branch profile and then verify the named doctor’s session.
Useful for adult medical assessment, chronic-condition follow-up and general health concerns. Ask whether you need a GP/general practitioner or an internal medicine specialist.
Confirm the paediatrician’s branch and session. Bring the child’s ID/insurance details, relevant vaccination record and previous reports when useful.
Dental consultation, X-rays, procedures and cosmetic work may have separate prices or insurance rules. Request the treatment estimate before non-urgent procedures.
For bone, joint or injury-related visits, ask whether previous X-ray, MRI or referral material should be brought to the consultation.
Confirm the doctor, branch and appointment type. Maternity, scans, procedures and insurance approvals may follow different rules from a normal outpatient consultation.
NMC’s larger Sharjah medical centres list several specialist services. Do not assume every speciality is offered at every branch or at every time of day.
Examples visible on current NMC MyHealth profiles
These names illustrate how NMC’s live doctor profiles work; they are not a permanent or complete roster. Availability can change after this page is published.
| Branch profile | Current examples | Why you still need to re-check |
|---|---|---|
| Rolla |
Dr. Bindu Gopalakrishnan Nair — Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dr. Faheema Ahmed Ali — ENT Dr. Milan Malik Thaha — Pulmonology |
Session and slot availability can change day by day. |
| Buhairah Corniche |
Dr. Jaise Jacob — General Practitioner Dr. Siby Kodaliparambil Vareed — General Practitioner Dr. Maira Khan — General Practitioner |
The branch carries a much larger live roster than these examples. |
| Al Majaz |
Dr. Sanad Saifu — Paediatrics Dr. Raskah Vichita Tavares — General Surgery Dr. Satish Nesari — Orthopaedic Surgery |
Confirm that the doctor is consulting at Al Majaz on your required date. |
| Shahba |
Dr. Ramya Sudharshana — General Dentistry Dr. Namita Pawar — Obstetrics & Gynaecology Dr. Ribhu Goel — Cardiology |
Doctor lists and appointment loads are dynamic. |
| Sharqan |
Dr. Harshitha Richard — General Practitioner Dr. Naima Hamid Bashir Mahmoud — General Practitioner Dr. Abraham Kallumannil Mathunni — ENT |
Use the current MyHealth result for the actual appointment date. |
NMC Medical Centre Sharjah timings: three schedules can matter
“What time does NMC Sharjah close?” can have more than one correct answer. The building’s published OPD timing, a department’s operational time and a doctor’s consultation session can all be different.
These are the general OPD opening and closing times published on the branch page.
Laboratory, radiology, physiotherapy, dental, pharmacy or insurance-desk hours may be shorter.
Your doctor may consult only during part of the day even when the medical centre is open.
Services vary between NMC Sharjah medical centres
NMC’s branch pages show overlapping but non-identical specialties. Larger facilities can have broad specialist and diagnostic services, while Safari Mall currently has a more focused outpatient specialty list. Always check the exact service at the branch you plan to visit.
Useful branch-specific examples
NMC describes extensive outpatient services plus laboratory and radiology facilities. The branch page also lists numerous specialist and dental services.
NMC publishes a wide investigation list including laboratory services, X-ray, ultrasound, ECG and several other diagnostic procedures. Confirm the exact test and current department timing.
NMC describes pathology/laboratory, radiology and MRI services in addition to clinical specialties. Ask whether referral, fasting or insurance pre-approval applies to your test.
NMC currently lists dentistry, general and laparoscopic surgery, general medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, orthopaedics and paediatrics. NMC also states that a pharmacy is located on the ground floor of Safari Mall.
Insurance acceptance does not guarantee your exact visit is covered
Several NMC Sharjah branch pages publish insurance affiliations, and the Buhairah Corniche page states that the centre has direct-billing arrangements with insurers and third-party administrators. That is not the same as a guarantee that every plan, doctor, test or procedure is covered.
- Is my exact insurer and network accepted at this branch?
- Is the named doctor covered?
- Is direct billing available?
- Do I need a referral?
- Does this service need pre-authorisation?
- What co-pay or deductible applies?
- What is today’s consultation fee for this doctor?
- Are laboratory tests separate?
- Are X-rays, ultrasound or other scans separate?
- Is a follow-up consultation charged separately?
- What happens if insurance approval is declined?
- Which invoice or claim documents will I receive?
For a broader explanation of UAE networks, co-pay, approvals and plan differences, see the UAE medical insurance guide.
What to carry to an NMC Medical Centre in Sharjah
Keep Emirates ID or other accepted identification available for registration.
Carry the current insurance card/e-card and know the plan or network name if possible.
Bring useful reports, lab results, imaging reports, prescriptions and referral letters.
Save the confirmation, doctor name, branch and scheduled time on your phone.
Extra preparation for specific visits
- Specialist follow-up: bring previous reports, current medicines and relevant test results.
- Child appointment: keep the child’s identification/insurance and relevant vaccination or paediatric records.
- Imaging or laboratory work: ask whether fasting, referral paperwork or insurer approval is needed.
- Procedure: confirm consent, pre-procedure tests, medicines and approval requirements.
- Self-pay visit: ask for the consultation and expected diagnostic/procedure fees in advance.
Accessibility and parking differ by branch
Current NMC MyHealth profiles list facility features for several Sharjah branches. These features should be treated branch by branch rather than assumed across the network.
Current MyHealth information lists parking, RTA parking, public transport access, lift access, valet service and People of Determination access.
Current MyHealth information lists parking, RTA parking, public transport, elevator, valet and People of Determination access.
Current branch profiles list combinations of parking, elevator and People of Determination access. Confirm the best entrance if mobility is a concern.
Common NMC Sharjah booking problems and what to do
Match the full facility name, neighbourhood, building and doctor profile. Do not navigate using only “NMC Sharjah”.
Ask for the doctor’s consultation session. General clinic hours do not guarantee individual doctor availability.
Use 800 52 or the contact route shown on the current branch profile. Booking status can change by facility.
Re-check the exact plan, branch, doctor and service. Network and approval rules may differ.
Treat the difference as a reason to confirm same-day opening, especially for Al Nahda or Maysaloon where current signals are not perfectly aligned.
Confirm that the selected branch performs it, the department is still open, and any referral, fasting or insurance approval is ready.
Do not wait for a routine medical-centre appointment in an emergency
NMC Medical Centre locations are primarily outpatient settings. A medical centre should not automatically be treated as having the emergency, inpatient, intensive-care or surgical capacity of a hospital.
NMC’s Sharjah network also includes hospital-level care, but emergency capability must be checked against the exact hospital rather than transferred to an outpatient medical-centre branch.
Where to raise a healthcare complaint in Sharjah
For a service issue, billing question or appointment problem, start with NMC’s own patient contact or feedback route so the facility has an opportunity to address the matter.
For eligible complaints concerning private health facilities or medical staff in Sharjah, MOHAP publishes a private-health-facility complaint service for the Northern Emirates. Current MOHAP guidance says the service covers Sharjah and can involve medical or administrative complaints about eligible private healthcare facilities or staff.
MOHAP’s current service material lists the complaint service as free and notes that investigation time can vary with the nature of the case. Keep relevant patient details, facility information, medical documents and other supporting records available.
NMC Medical Centre Sharjah FAQs
What is the NMC Medical Centre Sharjah phone number?
NMC’s current Sharjah medical-centre pages commonly list the toll-free number 800 52. Use it to confirm the branch, doctor, appointment method, insurance and same-day timing.
How many NMC Medical Centre branches are covered in Sharjah?
This page covers eight locations currently carrying the NMC Medical Centre name: Buhairah Corniche, Al Majaz, Al Nahda, Maysaloon, Rolla, Shahba, Sharqan and Safari Mall. NMC also operates other Sharjah entities such as NMC Royal Medical Centre Samnan and NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.
Can I book an NMC Sharjah appointment online?
It depends on the branch and current MyHealth status. Some profiles expose doctor selection and booking while others currently instruct patients to call. Al Nahda, Maysaloon and Safari Mall have recently shown call-to-book signals, so check the live profile before relying on online booking.
What are NMC Medical Centre Rolla timings?
NMC’s current Rolla location page publishes general OPD hours of 07:00 to 23:00. Confirm the doctor’s own consultation session before travelling.
What are NMC Medical Centre Al Nahda Sharjah timings?
NMC’s current general branch page lists opening from 07:30, with Friday opening shown as 08:00, and closing at 23:00. A current MyHealth signal has shown a later closing time, so confirm same-day hours if you plan a late visit.
What are NMC Medical Centre Shahba timings?
NMC currently publishes 08:00 to midnight for Shahba. The branch page also states that it manages doctor appointments and walk-ins, although the named doctor’s session should still be confirmed.
Where is NMC Medical Centre Safari Mall?
NMC lists it on the first floor at the main entrance of Safari Mall, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Road, Muwaileh Commercial, Sharjah. NMC states that the centre commenced operations in June 2026.
Does NMC Medical Centre Sharjah accept insurance?
NMC branch pages publish multiple insurance affiliations, but coverage depends on the exact insurer, policy, network, doctor, service and approval requirements. Confirm both with NMC and your insurer when cost matters.
How do I find an NMC doctor in Sharjah?
Choose the exact branch and specialty first, then use NMC MyHealth or the official branch doctor finder. Confirm that the named doctor is consulting at that branch on the required date.
Can I walk in without an appointment?
Walk-in handling is branch- and doctor-dependent. NMC’s Shahba page specifically states that the centre manages appointments and walk-ins, but that should not be treated as a universal rule for every NMC Sharjah branch or specialty.
What documents should I carry?
For a routine visit, keep identification, insurance information and booking confirmation available. For specialist or follow-up care, bring relevant reports, prescriptions, imaging, lab results, referral or approval documents where applicable.
Is NMC Medical Centre Sharjah the same as NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah?
No. NMC operates both outpatient medical centres and hospital-level facilities in Sharjah. Do not assume an NMC Medical Centre has the same emergency, inpatient or intensive-care capability as NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah.
What should I do in a medical emergency?
Do not wait for a routine clinic appointment. UAE Government guidance lists 998 for ambulance assistance anywhere in the UAE.
How this NMC Sharjah information was checked
Branch identities, addresses, contact details, published OPD hours and services were checked primarily against current NMC Healthcare location pages. MyHealth profiles were separately reviewed for changing doctor counts, specialties and booking signals.
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