International Office
Medical Services for International Patients in Qatar
If you are an international patient, the International Office at Sidra Medicine will provide access and individual support throughout your time at our hospital. From your first interaction with our medical staff until the time you return home, our International Office team will be available to assist you.
The International medical Affairs office is led by the internationally renowned Professor Ziyad M. Hijazi, who speaks Arabic and English
Ziyad M. Hijazi, MD, MPH, FACC. MSCAI. FAHA, is Sidra Medicine ACMO, the Executive Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, the Director of Sidra Medicine’s Heart Center, a Professor of Pediatrics and Medicine at Weill Cornell Medicine, the clinical lead of Sidra international office, and acting Chief Medical Officer, Chair of Pediatric Department, Director, Sidra Medicine Cardiac Program.
Meet Our Team:
- Professor Ziyad Hijazi
- Mr. Nazmy Hamad
- Riwaida Ali
- Coordinator-International Medical Affairs
- Noor M. Al- Musfir
- Specialist- International Patient Care
Our services include:
- Cost estimates for the suggested treatment plan / second opinions
- Providing a dedicated patient coordinator to escort you and provide follow-up services
- Liasions with medical officials, doctors and foreign consulate and embassy officials
- Assistance with visa arrangements to Qatar (if needed)
- Interpretation services for patients and family
- Assistance with travel to Doha, including airfare and accommodations for patients and family members
Contact Details:
International Medical Affairs
Sidra Medicine
PO Box 26999
Tel: 974-4003-1200
Email: International.services@sidra.org