Doha, 13 May 2012: Two top surgeons are visiting Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) as part of efforts to enable patients to benefit locally from the best specialists, without the need for traveling abroad. Hosting visiting physicians and surgeons also promotes exchange of expertise and continuing education for medical residents.

Dr Thanos C. Badekas, a foot and ankle surgeon from Greece, will be visiting Hamad General Hospital (HGH) starting today until 17 May. He will be consulting with patients at the Outpatient Clinic (OPD Annex) today; on Tuesday, 15 May at 8:00am-3:00pm; and on Thursday, 17 May at 8:00am-1:00pm. Dr Badekas will also be involved in patient rounds, case discussion with residents and executive meetings, and will be conducting surgery.

Professor Michel Onimus, a scoliosis surgeon from France, will be visiting HGH on 13-25 June. He will be consulting with patients at the Outpatient Clinic on 14, 17, 19, 21 and 24 June from 8:00am, and will also be conducting surgery and patient rounds during his stay.

The two surgeons will be hosted by HMC's Orthopedic Department.

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About HMC:
Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is the premier health care provider in Doha, Qatar.  It was established by Emiri decree in 1979 and manages eight highly specialized hospitals, namely, Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, Women's Hospital, National Center for Cancer Care and Research (NCCCR), Heart Hospital, Al Wakra Hospital, the Cuban Hospital and Al Khor Hospital.  Since its establishment, HMC has rapidly developed medical facilities capable of providing state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of diseases that previously could only be managed in overseas medical centers.

HMC prides itself in providing quality and cost efficient health care for all patients regardless of nationality, in line with the State of Qatar's pledge of "Health for All".  For this purpose, the Corporation implements a policy of continuous improvement of all management systems and patient care protocols. HMC's ethos is based on three key pillars which are Health, Education and Research.

For more information, please contact:
Corporate Communications
Hamad Medical Corporation
Tel. No.: +974 4439 5272
Fax No.: +974 4439 5002
www.hamad.qa

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