Appointments and Referrals

• Sidra Medicine now accepts electronic referrals only. Paper-based referrals are no longer accepted.
• Non-government entities (e.g., private hospitals, clinics, and centers) must use Sidra Medicine’s online referral submission form. Please ensure that all fields are completed accurately to prevent processing delays.
• Refer to our Physicians Referral Guidelines to access our public services. Patients who do not meet the criteria outlined in this guide or fall outside Sidra Medicine’s tertiary care scope may be redirected to PHCC or HMC for primary or secondary care.
• Alternatively, such patients may choose to receive care at Sidra Medicine on a self-pay or insured basis, subject to service availability and financial counseling.
• Schedulers will contact patients once the referral is received and triaged to confirm their appointment.
• If you or your referring physician have any questions, please call 4003 3333 and ask to be connected to the referral center or email physicianconnect@sidra.org.

For urgent cases requiring emergency assessment at Sidra Medicine:

Step 1:

• The referring physician must call the Sidra ED Physician in Charge at 7019 2847.
• In parallel, nurses should notify the Sidra ED Charge Nurse at 7057 8653.

Step 2:
Provide a verbal clinical handover, including:

• A summary of the patient’s current condition and presenting complaints
• Any treatment already provided
• Any special considerations or expected complications

Walk-ins are accepted without a referral. Patients will be treated according to the severity of their requirement in either Emergency or Urgent Care.

The clinic treats moderate to emergency pregnancy and female reproductive concerns.

For more details about Obstetric Triage and payment information, please visit the Women’s Emergency Services.