The Best Physicians in Jeddah

There are many health institutions within the Kingdom that offer varied services to patients. The quality of service which is offered differs from one health institution to the other; from horrible to excellent.

Despite the fact that medicine has become so commercial these days with many doctors being more interested in the quota they generate each time a patient presents himself at their clinic, some doctors however have not lost the sense of respect for human life. This percentage is unfortunately very small.

Physician rating is a subjective issue which can be influenced by many different factors. According to a study, ideal behaviours that identified the ideal physician are: confident, humane, empathetic, forthright, personal, respectful and thorough. However, each patient's or individual's perception of a good physician would differ and to some extent might be inappropriate.

I will present some hospitals which are reputed to have the best physicians in terms of specialties. I am not in any way influenced by a third party for whatsoever benefit. I do not discriminate against any particular group of people or hospital. The results presented here are based on patient satisfaction, and again this is a subjective matter.

Internal Medicine

-Saudi German Hospital (SGH) Jeddah

Many patients have particularly appreciated the neurology and nephrology consultants. They are satisfied with the level of care and always have the feeling that their physicians are attentive to their health problems.

-King Abdul Aziz University Hospital (KAUH)

Many patients seem to be satisfied with the treatment they get here but however complain that it is difficult to get an appointment. 

-My Care Medical Centre

It is a small medical centre but the patients (Indians and Pakistanis especially) appreciate the senior internist in terms of patient care. In addition, the services are affordable for low-income earners.

Family Medicine:

-KAUH

The consultants and residents are very appreciated by their patients. The team is made up of well-trained Saudi physicians.

Gynaecology and Obstetrics:

-Jeddah National Hospital

Many claim they have gotten very good care, especially post-partum. In addition to the support of their physicians, patients appreciate the staff and particularly love the treats they get after discharge.

-KAUH

Patients report that the unit is very clean and the staff is competent. The only inconvenience is to get an appointment.

Surgery:

-National Guard Hospital

-Dr. Erfan and Bagedo Hopital

-King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Neuro-Surgery:

-Al Mostaqbal Hospital

-King Faisal Specialist Hospital

Opthalmology and Refractive Surgery:

-Al Maghrabi Hospitals

Many appreciate their opthalmologists and eye surgeons even though they complain that the services offered are costly.

Paediatrics:

-Soleiman Fakeeh Hospital

-Dr. Erfan and Bagedo General Hospital

-International Medical Centre

Rehabilitation:

-Abdul Latif Jameel Hospital

Patients appreciate the consultants and even seek them years after termination of their contracts. The hospital seems to have an ever-changing taste for the best rehab specialists and consultants.

There are other hospitals and clinics in the south of Jeddah that are reputed to have very good gynecologists/gbstetricians (Indians and Egyptians). Even though many patients and caretakers complain that these southern hospitals are usually crowded and not very clean, they do however comfirm that they have confidence in their healthcare providers, especially their treating physicians.

As I mentioned earlier, the information presented here is based on the satisfaction of some patients and their personal experiences at different health institutions within Jeddah. This list does not necessarily express my opinion nor reflect the current preferences of the inhabitants of Jeddah. There are certainly other hospitals within Jeddah that I believe would offer the same or almost the same standard of care.