Al Wakra Hospital Launches New Services

Doha, March 29 (QNA) - Al Wakra Hospital (AWH), a member of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has launched a range of new services, making it easier for residents in Al Wakra, its surrounding areas, as well as those from Doha to access specialist services closer to their home. The new services including a Neurology Clinic and a range of new evening clinics are part of HMC's new, innovative model of care which brings more specialist services to our community hospitals. This means patients can access the care they need without having to travel to Doha except for the most highly complex care. AWH has launched a dedicated Neurology Clinic, which offers comprehensive consultation, evaluation, and treatment for all kinds of neurological problems that result from disorders in the nervous system, such as muscle weakness, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, movement disorders and dizziness. The clinic is managed by Dr Abbas Elsiddig Khalid El Hadi, Consultant Neurologist, and is open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 7:30 am to 12 pm. The clinic is embedded within the Outpatient Department at AWH and can be accessed following referral from either a Primary Health Care Corporation (PHCC) physician or an HMC physician via an internal referral. In some cases referrals from physicians at private healthcare facilities may also be accepted. This new service covers emergency cases at AWH that need urgent neurological consultation and support. In addition, AWH has also announced the opening of evening clinics for some of its high-demand clinical services such as Orthopedics, Respiratory/Pulmonary, Oral and Maxillofacial, Gastro-intestinal (GI), Urology, Nephrology, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Dermatology, and Cardiology. The hospital will also start evening clinics for General Surgery and Physiotherapy. These clinics are intended to decrease appointment waiting time for patients and also accommodate a greater number of patients requiring high-quality medical care. The hours of operation for these clinics are from 3pm to 5pm from Sunday through Thursday. AWH now offers a Valet Parking Service to patients, families, and visitors in an effort to create a more user-friendly hospital experience. This service is available at the main entrance of the hospital (towards the main lobby), at Outpatient Department A, and at the Adult Emergency Unit. (QNA)