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Metabolic Genetics at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC)

Empowering patients through knowledge and personalized genetic care.





    Empowering patients through knowledge and personalized genetic care.

    Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) provides comprehensive care in Pediatric Metabolic Genetics, offering advanced diagnostic, therapeutic, and counseling services for children and families affected by inherited metabolic and genetic disorders. Our expert team works collaboratively to ensure that each child receives the best possible care, helping families understand and manage these complex conditions.

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    Why SKMC?

    Why SKMC?

    Led by highly qualified metabolic geneticists and supported by experienced genetic counselors.

    Offering cutting-edge genetic testing and metabolic profiling.

    Collaborating with multiple pediatric subspecialties for integrated care.

    Providing support and education for families navigating complex genetic conditions.

    Ensuring timely intervention for acute metabolic crises with 24/7 availability.

    Extending consultations and services to major hospitals and healthcare centers across Abu Dhabi.

    Services We Offer

    Inpatient Services

    Inpatient Services

    Acute Admissions Immediate care for patients experiencing acute metabolic crises, such as neonatal hyperammonemia.
    Elective Admissions Multi-disciplinary evaluations, metabolic profiling, and fasting challenge tests.
    Specialist Consultations Available for general pediatrics, pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric critical care.
    Off-Site Consultations Extending services to Corniche Hospital, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, and private hospitals across Abu Dhabi and other Emirates.

    Outpatient Services

    Outpatient Services

    Clinic Hours Operating 4 clinics per week.
    Specialty Clinics Combined metabolic and metabolic dietician clinic, general metabolic clinic, and premarital clinic.
    Insurance Access Our services are available to all insurance providers, ensuring accessibility for families.

    Day Care Services

    Day Care Services

    Mucopolysaccharidoses Regular intravenous enzyme replacement therapy.
    Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type II / Pompe Disease Ongoing enzyme replacement therapy.
    Gaucher Disease Consistent enzyme replacement therapy to manage this inherited disorder.

    Inpatient Services

    Inpatient Services

    Acute Admissions Immediate care for patients experiencing acute metabolic crises, such as neonatal hyperammonemia.
    Elective Admissions Multi-disciplinary evaluations, metabolic profiling, and fasting challenge tests.
    Specialist Consultations Available for general pediatrics, pediatric surgery, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric critical care.
    Off-Site Consultations Extending services to Corniche Hospital, Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City, and private hospitals across Abu Dhabi and other Emirates.

    Outpatient Services

    Outpatient Services

    Clinic Hours Operating 4 clinics per week.
    Specialty Clinics Combined metabolic and metabolic dietician clinic, general metabolic clinic, and premarital clinic.
    Insurance Access Our services are available to all insurance providers, ensuring accessibility for families.

    Day Care Services

    Day Care Services

    Mucopolysaccharidoses Regular intravenous enzyme replacement therapy.
    Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) Type II / Pompe Disease Ongoing enzyme replacement therapy.
    Gaucher Disease Consistent enzyme replacement therapy to manage this inherited disorder.

    What We Treat

    • Inborn Errors of Metabolism

      Inborn Errors of Metabolism

      Diagnosis, genetic testing, counseling, and management of metabolic disorders.

    • Newborn Screening

      Newborn Screening

      Early detection of metabolic and genetic conditions to initiate timely interventions.

    • Chromosomal Disorders

      Chromosomal Disorders

      Evaluation and management of chromosomal abnormalities.

    • Clinical Genetics

      Clinical Genetics

      Diagnosis and treatment of inherited genetic conditions.

    • Premarital Genetic Screening and Counseling

      Premarital Genetic Screening and Counseling

      Helping couples assess their genetic compatibility before marriage.

    Meet Our Experts

    Amal Mohamed Al Tenaiji

    Amal Mohamed Al Tenaiji

    Consultant Physician, Pediatric Metabolic Genetics

    Amal Mohamed Al Tenaiji

    Amal Mohamed Al Tenaiji

    Consultant Physician, Pediatric Metabolic Genetics