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Full disclosure: I'm Dr Brian MacCormack, a Consultant Paediatric Surgeon and Medical Director at Gentle Procedures Clinic in Al Safa 1, Dubai, so please read this with that in mind. I won't discuss fees here, but this thread still comes up when parents search, so here are a few general pointers for anyone reading it now. Timing. Many families plan it for the early weeks, once the baby is home and feeding well. If he was premature, is jaundiced or isn't well, timing may need to wait, so check with your paediatrician. If he's older than three months, ask what anaesthetic and setting the provider would use, as this often changes with age. Numbing. Ask exactly what pain relief is used and when it's given. For newborns this is usually local anaesthetic, so the baby stays awake and can be fed and cuddled straight afterwards. Insurance. In Dubai, a newborn is usually covered under the mother's policy for the first 30 days and should then be added to the family's plan, with no waiting period. Whether circumcision itself is covered depends on your policy's table of benefits, so ask your insurer in writing, and check whether it's direct billing or reimbursement. Feeding. Policies differ on feeding before and after, so ask the clinic in advance rather than on the day. Questions worth asking any provider: - Who performs it, and how much experience do they have with newborns? - Which technique is used, and is anything (such as a ring) left in place afterwards? - Can I stay with my baby? - Will I get written aftercare instructions, and who do I contact afterwards with questions? - Which signs mean I should call straight away? Bleeding that doesn't stop with gentle pressure, no wet nappy for more than 8 hours, and a temperature of 38°C or higher are the usual ones. Happy to answer general questions here. More information is at gentleprocedures.ae.

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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 19:56

It is ironic that the insurance companies don't cover it here since it is required in Islam!

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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 19:37

Thank you so much Anon!

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Latest post on 02 May 2012 - 15:56

bump for adooli

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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 17:06

Hi Ayda, we had bubs circumcised at Zulekha Hospital in dubai when he was 3 weeks old. Paid aed 1000 including consultancy. He recovered very well, within 5 days. A word of advice though: feed the baby just before you enter the doc's office because they won't let you feed until after the procedure, when he will be too sleepy to nurse. GL

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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 15:54

Hi CapeChick, I am positive they didnt tell or charge us for any medication. DS was prescribed Panadol suppositories for any discomfort after the procedure. Best to clarify with them again.

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Latest post on 24 January 2012 - 14:46

Got this done for DS last month, at the no-frills Aster Hospital in Mankhool. The procedure (ring method) and consultation fees cost AED850. City Hospital quoted us AED1650 if we got it done immediately after birth (before discharge) and AED3000 or roundabouts otherwise. I called the doctor and the receptionist quoted the AED850 (procedure AED 650 & consult AED200) PLUS AED1200 for medication = AED2025. Did they tell you this as well? Do you know what the medication is for?

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Latest post on 17 January 2012 - 21:51

Thanks Iman

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 21:49

Iman, could you perhaps give me the name an contact details of the doctor you used at Aster Hospital? TIA We had the General Surgeon Dr. Muthuraman do the procedure. Contact the hospital for more details - 04 3988799. HTH!

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 17:16

Iman, could you perhaps give me the name an contact details of the doctor you used at Aster Hospital? TIA

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 15:19

Got this done for DS last month, at the no-frills Aster Hospital in Mankhool. The procedure (ring method) and consultation fees cost AED850. City Hospital quoted us AED1650 if we got it done immediately after birth (before discharge) and AED3000 or roundabouts otherwise.

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 13:52

We paid dhs4000. Our little one was already a few months old though. Newborns are cheaper.

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 13:50

You could also check with Belhoul hospital - I had my little one done last year and I paid 1000 dhs. Best to call and confirm the price. I didn;t have any problems with the hospital, the staff were really good. hope this helps.

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 12:14

Yes, it is in that range. And don't think it would be cheaper anywhere else in Dubai.

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:41

co-incidentally colleague was telling me about this yesterday (has brand new baby boy) his was 3k AED.

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Latest post on 16 January 2012 - 11:36

has anyone circumcised their baby boy recently? I just checked with NMC and was told 2000-3000 dhs which i thought was a bit steep!

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