Iranian Hospital, Dubai Explained

The Iranian Hospital (Arabic: المستشفى الإيراني) (Persian: بیمارستان ایرانی) is a non-profit rural general hospital in Dubai is located on the Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah. Inaugurated on 14 April 1972, it was built by and is affiliated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, and is the oldest known provider of healthcare services in Dubai. Most of the hospital's medical staff are from the Iranian community in the UAE.^[1] It is a private hospital and comes under Dubai Health Authority (DHA).

The hospital building features an exterior of blue tilework inspired by Persian architecture, similar to the Iranian Mosque located across the road.^[2] The Iranian consulate is also nearby.

Background

Construction on the hospital began in 1970 on land donated to the Iranian Red Crescent Society (Red Lion and Sun Society) by Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum. The Iranian Hospital is accredited by Accreditation Canada and has received a Qmentum International Platinum rating from the body.^[3] It has the capability to serve over 2500 outpatients per day.^[4]

In October 2014, the hospital opened a new facility for sub-specialty health care services. Amenities of the new extension include:

• 220 premium in-patient bed
• 35 specialty clinics
• A gastro-endoscopy center
• A diagnostic-imaging center
• 8 operation rooms equipped with technology for laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
• A fully automated advanced laboratory

Out-patient clinics and departments

• General Physicians Clinics^[5]

Internal Medicine Specialty and Sub-Specialty Clinics including:

• Infectious Disease
• Neurology
• Neuro-Lab Center
• Endocrinology
• Pulmonary
• Rheumatology
• Digestive System
• Endoscopy

Surgical:

• • Orthopedic Urology
• Pediatric
• Neurosurgery
• ENT

Ophthalmology

• Optical Laser Department
• OCT

Cosmetic and Aesthetic:

• Cosmetic and Aesthetic Surgery
• Dermatology Specialty and Sub-Specialty
• Skin Laser Center
• Follicular Transplantation Center
• Slimming and Body Contouring Unit

Pediatric:

• General Pediatrics
• Neonatal
• Neonate Screening Tests
• Vaccination
• Pediatric Pulmonology
• Pediatric Hematology
• Pediatric Gastroenterology
• Pediatric Endocrinology
• Pediatric and Neonatal Surgery

Women Personalized Specialty Services:

• Gynecology
• Obstetrics
• NST
• Colposcopy
• Breast Clinic

Cardiology:

• Cardiology
• Echocardiography
• Exercise Test
• ECG
• Holter Monitoring

Psychiatry

• General Psychiatric Services
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Psychology Services and Consultations
• Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy

Dentistry:

• General Dentistry
• Orthodontics
• Dental Implantation

In-patient services

• 24 Hour Emergency Department Services
• ICU
• CCU
• Internal Medicine Ward
• Global Healthcare Services Department for medical tourists
• Male and Female Surgical Wards
• Day Care Surgery Wards
• Operation Theater
• Cath-Lab
• Gynecology and Obstetrics Ward
• Labor Ward
• Neonatal ICU
• Pediatric Ward
• Pediatric ICU

Awards

Iranian Hospital was presented with an Honorable Mention award at the Dubai Police Golden Jubilee for its cooperation with the department.^[6]

See also

• Iranian Red Crescent Society
• List of hospitals in Dubai
• Iranian Club, Dubai

External links

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Profile. Iranian Hospital Dubai. 3 July 2015. 13 February 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170213181009/http://www.ihd.ae/about/profile. dead.
2. Book: Thomas. Gavin. Frommer's Dubai and Abu Dhabi Day by Day. 2003. John Wiley & Sons. 9780470684597. 43. 3 July 2015.
3. Web site: Accreditation - Iranian Hospital - Dubai . 2016-06-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160617034258/http://www.ihd.ae/about/accreditation . 2016-06-17 . dead .
4. Web site: Iranian Hospital - Dubai - Profile . www.ihd.ae . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160518103306/http://www.ihd.ae/about/profile . 2016-05-18.
5. Web site: Iranian Hospital - Dubai - Profile . www.ihd.ae . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160518103306/http://www.ihd.ae/about/profile . 2016-05-18.
6. Web site: Iranian Hospital - Dubai - Dubai Police appreciation from Iranian Hospital Services. 2015-08-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924033315/http://www.ihd.ae/news/1-latest-news/dubai-police-appreciation-from-iranian-hospital-services. 2015-09-24. dead.