Newborn circumcision for families from Abu Dhabi
Families from Abu Dhabi come to Gentle Procedures Clinic in Dubai for newborn circumcision. Dr Brian MacCormack cares for baby boys up to three months old, using the Pollock Technique. The fee is AED 4,500 including VAT, and you will spend about an hour with us.
We have just one clinic, here in Dubai, and none in Abu Dhabi. This page walks you through the journey, and how our care reaches you once you are home.
Why is the clinic in Dubai?
After many years in children's operating theatres, Dr Brian came to believe that the way a procedure is done matters as much as the procedure itself. He moved from Abu Dhabi to Dubai to open a clinic built around that belief, dedicated to newborn circumcision and nothing else.
He knows the drive, and families do make it to see him. So the care after your visit is set up to come to you, not the other way round.
How long is the drive from Abu Dhabi?
From Abu Dhabi city, the drive usually takes around an hour and a half, depending on traffic. Plan for that each way, and about an hour with us.
Give yourself plenty of time. Dubai traffic is unpredictable, and arriving unhurried makes the whole morning calmer. We send a map pin, directions and parking instructions before the day, so nothing has to be worked out in the car.
We will also guide you on when to feed him, so you can plan his feeds around the drive.
Where do we park?
Parking is free beneath the building, entered from the rear. If you would rather stay at street level, there is RTA parking directly outside. The address is Unit 07, Al Ferdous 3, Al Safa 1, Dubai.
Tap below for directions straight to the car park entrance.
Directions to the free car park entrance
What happens before the day?
Dr Brian calls every family himself. He rings you the day before to go through a few screening questions and to answer anything on your mind. It is a good time to ask about the journey too.
On the day, you are warmly encouraged to stay beside your son throughout. Once the local anaesthetic has taken effect, the procedure itself takes about a minute. See what the day looks like, step by step.
Do we need to come back to Dubai afterwards?
No. Follow-up can be done from home, so you won't need to make the drive again just for a check.
The day after the procedure: your nurse calls you.
Dr Brian's WhatsApp number: he gives it to you, so you can message him directly. He usually replies before 8 pm, then the next morning.
Day four: you send one photograph through a secure encrypted link, and Dr Brian reviews it personally and writes back to you.
Day seven: Dr Brian calls you to check in.
If he ever wants to see your son in person, he will simply ask you to come in.
At home, care means Vaseline at every diaper change and a warm daily bath, for the full two weeks. Your discharge pack covers every step, and our guide to caring for him at home explains it in plain words.
If he has a fever of 38°C or higher, or seems seriously unwell, hard to wake or struggling to breathe, call 998 or go to the nearest emergency department first. Then let us know. Message us about: bleeding more than a dirham-size spot; poor feeding, dry diapers over 8 hours; redness spreading up the shaft; swelling getting worse after Day 3.
How much does it cost?
The fee is AED 4,500 including VAT. It includes the consultation call with Dr Brian and all the follow-up from home. No consultation fee, no follow-up fee, no deposit and no cancellation fee. With a long drive and a newborn, that matters: if the morning goes wrong, simply let us know. You can pay in four interest-free payments of AED 1,125 with Tabby. See what the fee includes.
We don't bill insurers, but we are happy to provide an invoice for you to submit.
Who will care for your son?
Dr Brian MacCormack performs every procedure himself. He is a UK-trained Consultant Paediatric Surgeon with 15+ years' experience in paediatric surgery, and he has cared for more than 5,000 newborns during circumcision. Dr Brian is licensed by the Dubai Health Authority, and the clinic is licensed as a day surgery centre.
How do we book?
Call +971 4 880 0317 or WhatsApp +971 58 542 4374, Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to 5pm. You can also send us a booking request.
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the drive from Abu Dhabi to the clinic?
Usually around an hour and a half from Abu Dhabi city, depending on traffic. We send a map pin, directions and parking instructions before the day.
Do you have a clinic in Abu Dhabi?
No. Gentle Procedures Clinic is one clinic, in Al Safa 1, Dubai, and families from Abu Dhabi travel to us.
Where do we park?
Free parking is beneath the building, entered from the rear, and there is RTA parking directly outside.