Addressing a press conference on the occasion of its 7th anniversary and preceding the opening of its new branch in Aziziya on April 20, P.A. Abdul Rahman, managing director of Shifa Jeddah Polyclinic, said the new branch would provide good health care services to the community with the support of experienced doctors and paramedical staff and advanced medical equipment.
"Shifa clinics strongly believe that prevention is better than cure. In order to achieve this motto we organize various seminars and health awareness programs on common ailments like cardiac problems, diabetes etc.," Abdul Rahman said.
"We also make sure that no person in the community is denied treatment for economic reasons. Our clinic has always welcomed and supported the initiatives taken by various social and welfare associations in providing health care services for the weaker sections of the society," he said.
The new Shifa Al-Aziziya Medical Center is located on Prince Miteb (Arbaeen) Street close to SABB and Al-Rehab market and is easily accessible from different parts of Jeddah. The majority of its consultants and specialists are female and belong to different nationalities.
Speaking about the new clinic's specialties, he said: "Our ophthalmologist Dr. Swetha Julka is an expert in conducting special eye yoga therapy for various vision defects. Total skin care solutions for ladies are provided by dermatologist Dr. Dimple Tiwari. Gynecologist Dr. Usha Madhav specializes in infertility treatment and experienced in treating stress and all other general diseases affecting women. General Surgeon Dr. Karan Julka is an expert in all endoscopic procedures."
In order to minimize the waiting time for the patients, the clinic has introduced an e-filing system, the managing director said. The clinic accepts all medical insurance cards in the Kingdom. "Insurance companies are well connected through the Internet for fast and prompt approval," he said.