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Andrology
The Andrology Department diagnoses and treats males with medical conditions such as:
- Infertility
- Sexual Dysfunction
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Anesthesiology
The Anesthesiology Department handles anesthesia before, during and after surgeries and for medical procedures such as IV cannulations.
The department includes 25 physicians as well as 12 specialized nurses.
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Audiology
The Audiology Department handles hearing conditions such as hearing impairments and deafness.
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Bariatric Surgery
The Bariatric Surgery Department was recently established as a subdivision of the Surgery Department to serve patients suffering from obesity and its complications. This division is run by high caliber surgeons qualified to do modern surgical obesity procedures (e.g., gastric bypass, laparoscopic gastric bending, and laparoscopic gastric sleeve).
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Bone Marrow Transplant
The Bone Marrow Transplant Department serves adults and children with leukemia and other diseases necessitating bone marrow transplantation.
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Cancer (Oncology)
The Cancer (Oncology) Department manages the diagnosis, care and rehabilitation of cancer patients.�
The department offers chemotherapy administration, following international policies and guidelines regarding the preparation, handling and administration of systemic anti-cancer drugs. The unit works in a multidisciplinary fashion with other departments such as pain management, nutrition, and psychiatry to provide a holistic approach to cancer care. more...
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Cancer Surgery
The Cancer Surgery Department provides surgical services for cancer (oncology) patients. more...
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Cardiology
The Cardiology Department diagnosis and treats heart conditions.� DAFH is renowned for its world-class Cardiology Department as it has treated numerous patients over the years including world leaders from abroad.� DAFH�™s team of cardiologists is experienced, sincere and passionate about providing the very best care for their patients.� Cardiologists collaborate in teams to ensure that the patient receives the highest quality, safest care for his/her condition.
The Cardiology Department recruits the finest doctors in the region.� These talented physicians manage up to 10,000 cases annually, ranging from diagnostic to curative to maintenance cases.� In addition to treating patients, experienced cardiologists train new cardiologists through a rigorous residency program.
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Cardiothoracic Surgery
The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Department performs coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair and replacement surgeries, chest surgeries, congenital heart surgeries and others (e.g., aortic aneurysm).�
From the time of DAFH�™s inauguration in 1999, over 7,500 cardiac and chest surgeries have been performed at the hospital, with a 97.6% success rate. The surgeries included CABG (74%), valve repair and replacement surgeries (valve) (11%), CABG + valve (2%), chest surgeries (7%), and congenital heart surgeries and others (6%).
The CTS departments of Dar Al Fouad Hospital and the Cleveland Clinic collaborate to bring CTS medical developments and treatment methodologies to DAFH. more...
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Chest Medicine
The Chest Medicine Department is subdivision of the Internal Medicine Department and serves patients suffering from any diseases and ailments of trachea, bronchi and lungs either the upper respiratory or low respiratory diseases and infections.
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Critical Care
The Critical Care Department serves patients who are in serious condition. Patients typically include those who have had heart attacks, strokes or who have been in life-threatening accidents.
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Dental
The Dental Department specializes in various aspects of dentistry including:
- Dental surgery
- Endodontics
- Prosthetic appliances
- Cosmetic rehabilitation
- Orthodontics
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Dermatology
The Dermatology Department diagnoses and manages of diseases of the skin, hair and mucous membranes. It also treats many cosmetic conditions such as scars and aged skin. more... Our Dermatologists Back to the top
Diabetology
The Diabetology Department is a subdivision of the Internal Medicine Department and serves diabetic patients from screening to treatment to disease complications.
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Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery
The Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) Surgery Department conducts surgeries for conditions affecting the ear, nose and throat.� It is equipped to perform nasal endoscopic surgeries, microsurgeries on the larynx and vocal chords, total and conservative surgeries on the larynx, trachea and ear surgeries.
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Electrophysiology
The Department of Electrophysiology diagnoses and treats patients with heart conditions necessitating pacemakers and defibrillators. The department is renown for being one of the best in the Middle East. It provides electrophysiology treatments to patients of all ages including children.
The department also performs same-day catheter-based electrophysiological treatment procedures in DAFH�™s catheter lab under local anesthesia. The procedure measures the electrical activity of the heart to discover rapid heart rate problems. Treatment is provided instantaneously using radiofrequency catheter ablation. Our staff is highly capable and credible and the total success rate is higher than 95%, with a complication rate of less than 0.1%.
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Emergency Medicine
The Emergency (ER) Department provides immediate medical care to patients requiring emergency care.� The ER handles an average of 70 patients daily.
The ER is open every day around the clock (24 hours) and is staffed with 12 ER physicians qualified with ALS, EPLS & BTLS and 24 ER nurses qualified with ILS. more...
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Gastroenterology
The Gastroenterology (GI) Department performs diagnostic and therapeutic GI endoscopic activities such as:
- Colonoscopy
- Biopsies
- Polypectomy
- Dilatation
- Stenting
- Injection sclerotherapy
- Band ligation of oesophageal varices
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
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General Surgery
The General Surgery Department performs most surgical interventions at DAFH.� The department has several subspecialties including plastic and vascular surgery. more...
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Genetics
The Genetics Department handles the diagnosis of genetic disorders such as mediterranean fever, hemophilia, and Duchene Muscular Dystrophy using genetic analysis tools. This department also conducts early diagnosis of genetic diseases such as Down�™s syndrome through analysis of amniotic fluid and diagnosis of genetic disease carriers.
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Hepatobiliary Surgery
The Hepatobiliary Surgery Department performs surgeries starting from simple endoscopic surgeries to liver transplants.
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Hepatology
The Hepatology Department diagnoses and manages conditions related to liver diseases.
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Internal Medicine
The Internal Medicine Department provides several cornerstone functions which are fundamental to the practice of modern medicine at DAFH.� Its most visible role is in the perioperative and periprocedural management of diabetic patients who constitute approximately one third of all hospital patients. Furthermore, it is involved in the perioperative care of virtually any patient with an attendant medical condition who is indicated to be subjected to major or minor procedures. more...
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Kidney Transplant
The Kidney Transplant Department is the subdivision of the nephrology department that prepares, performs and follows-up on kidney transplants.
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Liver Transplant
The Liver Transplant Department is the subdivision of the hepatobiliary surgery department that prepares, performs and follows-up on liver transplants. more...
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Nephrology
The Nephrology Department manages conditions related to the kidney such as:
- Acute renal failure
- Chronic renal failure, impairment and end stage renal disease (ESRD)
- Anemia
- Mineral derangements
- Glomerular diseases (e.g., glomerulonephritis)
- Electrolyte disturbances
- Hypertension associated with or secondary to renal diseases
Dar Al Fouad Hospital offers kidney dialysis service to inpatients and outpatients.
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Neurology
The Neurology Department handles critical neurological presentations especially strokes using the evidence- based neurological guidelines. It manages an average 300 stroke cases per year and 3,000 neurological cases per year.� It also manages patients with neurological conditions such as epilepsy, migraines, and myasthenia crisis.
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Neuroscience
The Neuroscience Department is a subspecialty of the Neurology Department.� The department performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures involving the nervous system such as EEGs, EMGs, and evoked potentials.
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Neurosurgery
The Neurosurgery Department performs brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, functional surgery, spinal surgeries and navigation-guided surgeries.� The department is one of the most advanced centers in the Middle East and Africa. The department promotes teamwork and the collaboration of highly qualified consultants, senior registrars and registrars. The department is fully equipped with the most sophisticated, topnotch technology required for neurosurgical procedures.
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Nutrition
The Nutrition Department provides the scope of these services:
- Obesity management for body mass index (BMI) > 25 �� 39 kg/m2
- Reducing weight by diet control
- Dietary management of obesity complications such as dyslipidemia, metabolic syndrome, hormonal imbalance
- Dietary guidelines for patients with diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, hyperuricemia, anemia, liver impairment, renal impairment
- Special dietary program for females who are premenopausal, menopausal, pregnant, postnatal and/or lactating
- Pre- and postoperative plan for bariatric surgery (BMI �� 40)
- Underweight management (BMI <18 kg/m2)
Duration and expected weight loss:
Each 10Kg weight loss requires a diet for at least three months in addition to one month of maintenance.
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Ob/Gyn
The Obstetrics and Gynecology (Ob/Gyn) Department manages services covering antenatal, natal and postnatal care.� The department also handles high-risk pregnancies.
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Ophthalmology
The Ophthalmology Department treats patients with conditions such as:
- Allergic rhinitis
- Cataract and intraocular lenses
- Glaucoma
- Medical retina
- Phakic IOL for correction of myopia
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Orthopedics
The Orthopedics Department handles patients with skeletal conditions.� It provides services such as:
- Joint replacement
- Advanced spine surgery
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Microsurgery
- Pediatric orthopedic surgery
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Pain Management
The Pain Management Department provides treatment for conditions such as:
- Back and neck pain
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Limb pain from inoperable vascular insufficiency
- Cancer pain
- Pelvic pain
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (Complex regional pain syndrome - Type I)
- Causalgia (Complex regional pain syndrome �� Type II)
The department performs intrathecal pump implant surgery to treat various chronic pains and spasticity that are unresponsive to other treatments. The department also has the capability to perform Spinal Cord Stimulation in cooperation with the pain clinic of Cleveland Clinic.
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatric Surgery
The Pediatric Surgery Department performs pediatric and neonatal surgeries such as:
- Inguinal hernia and hydrocele surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery for gastroesophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia repair
- Laparoscopic nephrectomy and partial nephrectomy
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
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Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics (& Neonatology) manages patients 14 years of age and under.� The department includes subspecialties for intensive care, cardiology, chest, surgery and endocrinology.
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Plastic Surgery
The Plastic Surgery Department performs procedures such as:
- Skin graft
- Myocutaneous and cutaneous flap
- Dermolipectomies and liposuction
- Free flap
- Plastic reconstruction for maxillofacial injuries
- Rhinoplasty
- Hair transplantation
- Augmentation and reduction mammoplasty
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Psychiatry
The Psychiatry Department diagnoses and treats patients with mental conditions through psychiatric assessment, postoperative rehabilitation services, pre- and post transplantation procedure services and oncology management. The department covers a wide range of mental disorders for all age groups (child/adolescent/adult/elder).� It also provides treats eating disorders through outpatient clinic.
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Radiology
The Radiology Department manages hospital medical imaging activities which aid practitioners in reaching definitive diagnoses.� The department also administers radiotherapy to patients.
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Rheumatology and Rehabilitation
The Rheumatology and Rehabilitation Department evaluates and treats patients in the hospital that have undergone major surgeries such as coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), liver transplants, total knee replacements, total hip replacements and discectomies. The department also provides patients with guidance on breathing, circulation, ambulation and strengthening exercises.
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Urology
The Urology Department diagnoses and treats the following conditions:
- Stone diseases of the urinary tract
- Prostate diseases
- Incontinence and female urology
- Reconstructive urologic surgery
- Continent urinary reservoir surgery
- Adrenal surgery
- Urologic oncology
- Pediatric urology and congenital anomalies
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Vascular Surgery
The Vascular Surgery Department performs services such as:
- Embolectomy
- Bypass surgery for lower and upper limb ischemia
- Vascular surgical intervention for infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm and thoraco-abdominal aneurysms
- Dialysis (AVF, permicath, Tenckhoff)
- Carotid endarterectomy
- PTA for iliacs and lower limb arteries
- Endoluminal stenting of abdominal aortic aneurysm
- PTA of carotid arteries
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