He diagnosed my son with Hydrocephalus when he was only six months old based on two symptoms: larger than normal head circumference and what he called "sunset eyes." My GP had referred us to be on the safe side due to the larger nature of my sons head. At the appointment where he "diagnosed" him, he also asked me what I had done in pregnancy that could have caused this (?!) and asked me a lot of questions relating to the fact that it was probably my fault and I probably did something in pregnancy. We were horrified and terrified for our son. We got a fast referral to a pediatric neurosurgeon at Mac within a few days and had a brain ultrasound for our little guy. This whole time we were thinking he'd have to have a shunt placed, thanks to Dr. Al Gazi... we met with the neurosurgeon next who was shocked that we had been so scared. It turned out, our son only had something called macrocephaly. It's hereditary, usually in first born males. His skull grew faster than his brain (and it's was nothing crazy) so his body made more fluid to protect his brain from rattling around inside his noggin! The surgeon said usually they grow into their heads by the age of 2 or 3. Lo and behold, he's a normal looking six year old now.... and guess what? All the first born males on my husbands side of the family have large heads (again, nothing that you would ever notice.. but hat shopping can be hard.)
SO, if he gives you a scary diagnosis for your tiny baby, get a second opinion before getting scared. Even my own family doctor was appalled. I wish I'd reported this to the college back in 2018.

Submitted Feb. 1, 2024

Dr. Al Gazi is such a nice man. He's so good with kids and listens to you and your child. My daughter was sick over and over again for years and my family doctor, the doctors in the ER and walk-in clinic doctors would dismiss me. and my concerns. But he listened and ultimately figured out what was wrong with her and lined up her surgery right away. I will forever be grateful to him!

Submitted April 6, 2022

Very professional and calm. Accurately diagnosed the problem and prescribed suitable medication which solved the my kid’s issue quickly.

Submitted July 2, 2021

One of the worst doctors I ever met in the last 32 years. Very unprofessional and rude. He did not want to check our little daughter and asked us to see the family doctor. When I explained to him this was discussed with the family doctor, he was not willing to listen and became very rude and ignorant.

Submitted Dec. 9, 2019

Dr Al Gazi is a very compassionate and knowledgeable Dr. I always feel thankful for his input and that he has my children's best good at heart. He has been significantly helpful in maintaining our family's health.

Submitted Aug. 24, 2018

We are so lucky to have him on call when we delivered a special needs child at Jo Brant. Six years later he still takes care of my son's needs and is always there. We have so much respect for this doctor. The lady at the front is equally exceptional.

Submitted July 22, 2017

Dr. M Shalan Al Gazi : What a wonderful man! I feel so fortunate to have been referred to him. He is very caring, patient, friendly, knowledgeable and takes the time to explain everything, Very calm and compassionate in our emergency I always felt my daughter and son very comfortable when we aske my both son and doughter we are going to see him. He is wonderful Paediatrician for living children. Dr. M Shalan Al Gazi simply amazing.

Submitted June 7, 2017