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Thursday 24 May 2012

Dr Sameer Abdullah, MD

 

In the longer term, superior maternity and neonatal services at Thuriah Medical Centre will benefit the Kingdom’s health needs, especially in relation to women’s wellness.” Key to this is establishing a solid foundation for research, including a focus on building skills among healthcare workers. Additionally, research activities will be prioritised according to specific disease patterns and health issues that prevail amongst this vitally important demographic of women “Says doctor Sameer Abdullah ,MD

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Thuriah Medical Centre, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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The lifeblood of Thuriah Medical Centre’s success lies in the team of experienced healthcare managers recruited to oversee the smooth running of day to day operations. “By empowering doctors, nurses, clinical staff and the administrators that the group employs, significant improvements have been seen with a culture of excellence pervading every facet of operations; from premium-quality patient care to complementary needs for management and administrative efficiency in non-clinical areas”, says Dr Abdulaziz Alshahrani, MD.

 

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s keen interest in the health sector has accentuated the growth of Thuriah Medical Centre which was established in Riyadh, in 1996. Thuriah Medical Centre continues to sustain itself and the community and is on its way to achieving its vision of being a leader in medical services, with a focus on women’s health and wellness.

 

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is aiming to develop a healthy nation and the medical fraternity is aware of the tremendous responsibility they have in participating in this core strategy that has both prevention and women’s health, as central aspects of this strategy. “Health is something that cannot be compromised upon and we stand firm in our commitment to extending support to our patients by offering premier healthcare, with a focus on Reproductive medicine &IVF ,Obstetric & gynaecology, urology and general well being,” says Managing Director, Dr. Hamad Ali al Sufyan (FRCOG) Consultant OB/GYN & reproductive medicine, Thuriah Medical Centre. With the government’s encouragement, private healthcare institutions such as Thuriah Medical Centre are progressing to offer world-class medical care and instil regional health awareness. For instance, new departments such as Thuriah Continuous Health Education Centre and Screening Programme have been planned to manage more diverse and precise knowledge of growing medical needs of the people of Saudi Arabia. Each independent discipline is treated professionally, with an aim to be a one-stop-treatment facility, especially in terms of latest equipment, thorough medical supervision, all round care, privacy of individual , a friendly and reliable atmosphere.

 

 

This blossoming healthcare operator is actively involved in the community with the group organising health programmes to encourage medical awareness among residents and promote a healthier community. “Our involvement is not limited to offering treatment and care, we are also focused onpromoting health awareness and a healthy lifestyle among the residents through health initiatives”, explains Dr. Lamiaa Al Sebay, Medical Director, Thuriah Medical Centre.

 

In 2009, Thuriah Medical Centre won the prestigious Australian QA Award for High standard IVF lab. This accolade is the latest addition to other national and international recognition that the team has accrued. Previous acknowledgements have included the M.O.H Accreditation, and the Reproductive Medicine Quality Award.

 

With one of the pillars of an advanced economy resting on the quality of its public health sector, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is undergoing a radical health reform. Recent structural changes have seen private involvement flourish, with improving standards and greater investment the public shall reap tremendous benefits. Reputed establishments such as Thuriah Medical centre are pivotal to this enhancement process.

 

Obstetric and Gynaecology, Reproductive Medicine and IVF, Andrology, Urology, and the Genetics Centre are the mainstay of health services offered at Thuriah Medical Centre making it a leader in medical assistance for Saudi women looking to enhance preventable diseases and uphold good health.

 

Thuriah Medical Centre has branched out and expanded towards a wide range of healthcare-related services which sets an example for other private medical centres in the Kingdom. These range from out patients services, wellness programmes to pre conception and pre marriage counselling as well as day surgery services.

 

The complete range of services includes:

  • Reproductive Medicine and IVF
  • Gynaecology and Gynaecologic Laparoscopies
  • Gyne-Urology , Pelvic Constructive and Plastic Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Maternal Fetal medicine unit
  • Urology and Urodynamics
  • Anorectal Medicine and Surgery
  • Sexual Medicine
  • Women’s Wellness Programme
  • SPA and Health Club
  • Complimentary medicine and Pain Clinic
  • General Laboratory
  • Radiology

 

Thuriah Medical Centre – In the spotlight

  • A new Kingdom-wide breast screening programme was implemented, with Thuriah Medical Centre as a core provider.
  • Recruitment of qualified staff achieved.
  • Clinical reviews and audits were established to identify improvements in processes or services.
  • Specialty services were introduced in the four major areas of infertility treatment & IVF, Andrology & Gyne- Urology, Male infertility, maternal Fetal health care services.