Pediatrics Services at Metro Starcare
Our Pediatrics Department is devoted to offering excellent and specialized care to infants, children, and teenagers. This is well reflected in our service description which states that we offer excellent and specialized care to children from birth through every phase of childhood. At Metro Starcare, our pediatrics experts understand that children need specialized care regarding their healthcare needs. As we ensure they get the necessary physical checkups, vaccination, dietary advice, and treatment of illnesses that they are prone to contracting, our main aim is to ensure that they remain healthy.
Together with their parents, we collaborate to give them all the required medical information and interventions to ensure they grow up healthy in all aspects. Our department of Pediatrics provides all-encompassing healthcare for babies, toddlers, school-going kids, and adolescents. If you need to bring your baby for wellness checks or for any other healthcare needs, be sure that we will provide all the necessary treatment and care for your baby. We are concerned about your baby's health, and that is why we also pay special attention to preventive healthcare.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Sreevidya Arun provides comprehensive primary and preventive healthcare for children from birth through adolescence. Backed by over 7 years of evidence-based clinical experience, her core pediatric services include:
- Newborn & Infant Care: Routine wellness checkups, developmental milestone monitoring, and early diagnostic screenings.
- Growth & Nutrition Assessments: Tailored guidance for age-appropriate nutritional requirements and developmental milestones.
- Preventive Pediatrics: Timely immunization schedules in alignment with UAE health authorities.
- Chronic & Acute Management: Diagnosis and management of childhood infections, gastrointestinal issues, and common childhood illnesses.
With extensive multi-specialty clinical experience, Dr. Sreevidya Arun focuses heavily on pediatric allergy and asthma management. Her deep academic background—including specialized research on childhood bronchial asthma—allows her to design personalized, long-term asthma control strategies for children suffering from chronic cough, wheezing, and respiratory hypersensitivity. Her family-centered approach ensures parents are thoroughly educated on environmental trigger avoidance, proper inhaler/spacer techniques, and proactive action plans.
Metro Starcare Medical Centre administers all mandatory and optional childhood immunizations in strict adherence to the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) National Immunization Programme. During your wellness visits, Dr. Sreevidya monitors your child’s developmental health and maps out a timely vaccination schedule from birth through school age to protect against preventable infectious diseases.
Preventive pediatrics is the most effective shield against seasonal viruses. To protect your child during peak flu seasons, Dr. Sreevidya recommends focusing on key foundational health habits:
- Timely Vaccination: Ensure your child receives their annual influenza vaccine as recommended by local UAE health guidelines.
- Immune & Nutritional Support: Focus on a nutrient-dense diet rich in vitamins, alongside proper hydration.
- Hygiene Maintenance: Encourage consistent, correct handwashing habits and teach children to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Prompt Evaluation: If your child exhibits respiratory distress, prolonged high fever, or an unmanaged persistent cough, schedule a professional clinical evaluation immediately rather than relying on over-the-counter self-medication.
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sreevidya Arun by contacting Metro Starcare Medical Centre directly via our official online booking portal, calling our UAE patient care desk, or visiting our facility in Rolla, Sharjah. To support the diverse expat community in the Emirates, Dr. Sreevidya provides consultations fluently in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, ensuring clear, reassuring, and accurate communication regarding your child's medical plan.