MEDICAL SERVICES
Working in the community and with the community can be an exciting and rewarding process.
At Apex Medical and Dental Clinics , our team of Healthcare professionals strive hard to provide comprehensive medical solutions and care in line with highest international medical standards to the multicultural population in the bustling communities around us .
From your child’s first visit to see a doctor or your partner’s first Physiotherapy session, the birth of your first child or your family
vaccinations, the Apex Team is here to provide your whole family with the best possible healthcare, support and advice every step of the way. Our services include Family Medicine, Paediatrics, , Physiotherapy and alternative medicine in the form of Homeopathy
We pride ourselves on providing the best possible quality and patient experience. Our handpicked, close-knit team of nurses, doctors and healthcare professionals get to know you and your family, offering all the support and encouragement you need to feel right at home.
We highly recommend that you make an appointment in advance to avoid any inconvenience. In situations of emergency or urgency, walk-ins appointments are always prioritised ensuring you get immediate care & advice. Our clinic is conveniently located in Motor city within minutes of the surrounding communities like the Arabian Ranches. Mudon , The Sustainable City (TSC) , Mira , Mira Oasis , Victory Heights , Dubai Sports City ,Layan, Remraam , Akoya Jumeirah Village Triangle , Jumeirah Village Circle , Jumeirah Park , Springs and Meadows .
Ear lobe piercing is very popular whether it is for children or adults .At Apex; we pierce the ears under the able supervision of the GP, combining the safety and hygienic standards of a medical procedure with the relaxed environment. Hypo allergenic earrings are available in designs to suit your preference.
A Pap smear is a procedure to test for cervical cancer in women. A Pap smear involves collecting cells from your cervix with the help of a soft brush Detecting cervical cancer at an early stage gives you a greater chance at a cure.
Our General Physicians recommend testing to begin at age 21and then every three years is normal for women ages 21 to 65. The ideal time to take the test is 5 days before or 10 days after the menstrual period.
We do offer screening of other contagious & infectious Diseases like Hepatitis B, C, Syphilis, and Herpes Simplex & HPV.
Food allergy and food intolerance are commonly confused, as symptoms of food intolerance occasionally resemble those of food allergy. However, food intolerance is a digestive system response rather than an immune system response. It occurs when something in the food irritates a person’s digestive system or when a person is unable to properly digest, or break down, the food.
Food intolerance also does not show on allergy testing as they are delayed allergic reactions with symptoms appearing after days or weeks. Some of the symptoms of food intolerance are:
• Stomach pain.
• Gas, cramps or bloating
• Heartburn
• Diarrhea or constipation
• Headaches (especially increase in migraine attacks)
• Irritability or nervousness
Our team of doctors can assist with a professional diagnosis of the same and advise you on the diet and nutrition based on our findings, body type and your objectives
Upon a consultation with our General Practitioner, we offer comprehensive executive Health checks for both women and men which includes
– A head to toe physical examination.
– A basic vision test
– A dental consultation.
– Lab investigations (40 tests) which include Liver function test, fasting blood sugar, complete
cholesterol profile, kidney function test, complete blood count including hemoglobin, urine analysis and fecal occult blood (for above 40s).
– An ECG
– PAP Smear (for women )
– Prostate Specific Antigen (men )
We serve the communities around our clinic where
thousands of multi-cultural families live with their elderly parents or have them visiting. Our team of physicians is equipped to provide high quality clinical and preventative care to improve the health of adults with multiple chronic conditions like Diabetes, Hypertension, Chronic cough and acute conditions like Pneumonia, common cold, head ache
During the course of a regular workday, our doctor might deal with matters ranging from a case of infantile colic to a child’s wheezing. Many of these patients have yet to develop communication skills; therefore, our physicians provide a diagnosis based on visual and auditory indicators. Monitoring the developmental milestones through their growing years and tracking and administering of immunizations on schedule forms an important part of the physician’s responsibilities. Our doctors have exceptional bedside manners and communicate sympathetically with both children and their parents making sure they provide detailed explanations of treatment course options and assuage fears.
Diagnose and treat newborns with acute conditions such as breathing disorders, infections, diarrhea and dehydration.
Providing primary care to patients for the evaluation, management and education of patients with type one and type two diabetes, Gestational Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, Obesity.
A long-term illness or chronic health condition is any condition lasting six months or longer such as asthma, arthritis, cancer, obesity, diabetes, chronic pain or heart disease. The incidence of many chronic conditions is increasing due to a range of factors which include lifestyle issues such as smoking, lack of physical activity, stress and a poor diet.
Our physicians, based on the nature of the ailment can recommend medication or therapies to effectively manage the condition. A combination of treatments and therapies is often more effective than just one.
Planning your next getaway? Overseas travel can be fraught with potential health hazards. With a little planning and preparation, you can minimize any disruptions from sickness and ensure a healthy and enjoyable travel experience. Our Travel clinic can advise you on vaccinations you need to the country of travel and administer them as per local regulatory guidelines.
In order to help safeguard you and your loved ones from unwanted exposure to infectious diseases, the clinic also provides a comprehensive range of vaccines to prevent the following conditions:
- – Hepatitis A and/or Hepatitis B
- – Seasonal influenza (Influenza A & B including H1N1)
- – Tetanus
- – Diphtheria
- – Polio
- – Typhoid
- – Measles, Mumpsand Rubella(MMR)
- – Varicella (Chickenpox)
- – Community acquired Pneumonia
- – Meningitis
General Travel Health Advice which could keep you in good stead
Consult our doctor four to six weeks before departure. This allows sufficient time for the relevant vaccinations to take effect and to optimize any specific health concerns. Our Doctors help you with advice on
– Managing chronic medical conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure)
– Preparing a travel kit depending on your travel plans.
– Travel Tips during your journey like how to minimize the effects of jet lag.
– Protection from mosquito-borne diseases and anti-malarial prescription
Dermatology deals with skin, hair, nails and their diseases. Your skin is the largest organ of your body. Its function is to protect your body from infections. Sometimes the skin itself becomes infected. Skin infections are caused by a wide variety of germs, and symptoms can vary from mild to serious. Mild infections may be treatable with over-the-counter medications and home remedies, whereas other infections may require medical attention.
Our team of Family physicians helps diagnose and treat the common conditions like acne, eczema, psoriasis, skin allergies and fungal infections.
When dealing with disorders of male or female sexual organs, our team of Doctors conducts the appropriate tests and organizes the appropriate treatment ranging from menstrual disorders including menopause, contraception to screening services like breast examinations, mammograms, STDs, pap smears or infections in any part of your urinary system be it kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra.
UTIs (Urinary tract infections) are often overlooked or mistaken for other conditions in older adults.
Contact our team of physicians if you have the following symptoms
• A strong, persistent urge to urinate
• A burning sensation when urinating
• Passing frequent, small amounts of urine
• Urine that appears cloudy, red, bright pink or cola-colored
• Strong-smelling urine
• Pelvic pain, in women — especially in the center of the pelvis and around the area of the pubic bone
Meningitis, chicken pox or rotavirus? The world of vaccinations can be rather overwhelming, especially when you’re in that post-birth blur and can’t quite remember what day of the week it is, never mind what you’re supposed to be doing with your baby.
Our team of Doctors and nurses will advise you and also maintain a track record of the vaccination schedules of your little ones.
Our GPs and nursing staff can help you with cleaning, dressing and treating minor cuts, lacerations , sports injuries , bruises , and scrapes to ensure that the same doesn’t lead to an infection . So also sprains or muscle pulls .
Our General Practitioners can provide primary care to diagnose & treat common acute or chronic conditions:
• Upper respiratory infections like Acute bronchitis, Laryngitis, Pharyngitis, Sinusitis, Rhinitis
• Strep throat
• Tonsillitis
• Shortness of Breath
• Chronic cough
• Chronic bronchitis
• Lower respiratory infections like Pneumonia
• Snoring
• Wheezing
What Is Physical Therapy?
As the word implies, a physical therapist focuses on bodily strength and movement to help patients recover from injuries.
After a musculoskeletal examination, our therapist develops a personalized treatment plan based on the patient’s musculoskeletal pathology .
Treatment may combine techniques to relieve pain along with exercises, to build strength and range of motion.
So if you are suffering from tendinitis, bursitis, neck and low back pain- this will be your treatment of choice .
PHYSIOTHERAPY AND REHABILITATION
The treatment of musculoskeletal conditions is a specialized area of physiotherapy. Our therapist uses musculoskeletal evaluation techniques that help identify the specific problem creating pain and disability and utilizes current research-based protocols and treatment plans that are customized to your individual goals.
Sports Physiotherapy is the specialized branch of musculoskeletal physiotherapy which deals with injuries and issues related to sports related exercise ( eg gym ) . Irrespective of the level of competition that you may participate in , amateur or professional , team or individual , we can help in your recovery .Sports injuries differ to everyday musculoskeletal injuries as sportsmen require high levels of performance, and the demands placed upon their body stresses their muscles, joints and bones to the limit. Sports physiotherapists help athletes recover from sporting injuries, and provide education and resources to prevent problems.
Each sports physiotherapist has sport-specific knowledge that addresses acute, chronic and overuse injuries. Their services are generally available to sports men and women of all ages engaged in sports at any level of competition.
Our physiotherapist draws upon her many years of experience to accurately diagnose the injury, and plan an individually based treatment and rehabilitation program. This rehabilitation program will be designed and modified with close communication with your physician, coach and any other appropriate individuals involved with your sport.
Having said that , the patient and the therapist have to collaborate to achieve best results in any manual musculoskeletal physiotherapy .Recovery is aided by a clear emphasis on patient education by teaching self-care and at-home exercise programmes on the first visit and every visit thereafter.
We offer a full range of rehabilitation techniques and therapies such as:
- Manual and manipulative physiotherapy
- Peripheral Nerve Release Techniques
- Dry Needling
- Muscle energy techniques
- Soft tissue release
- Taping
- Postural and ergonomic advice
- Work site assessment
- Patient advice and education
- Preventive Rehabilitation