The Endocrine System is one of the body’s main systems for controlling and coordinating the body function. The Endocrinology services at Al Warood Medical Centre specialize in the investigation and management of all common endocrine disorders.

•  Diabetes
•  High Cholesterol
• Thyroid Gland Diseases
• Androgenic Deficiency
•  Hormone Disorder
•  Obesity

Urology : Is a surgical specialty dealing with diagnosis and treatments of the male and female urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Within the urology specialty at Al Warood Medical Centre, there is a dedicated treatment program for prostate cancer and the skills and facilities to carry out laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery wherever possible.

Modern Urology is a large specialty, within which most Consultants sub specializes. The principle areas of sub specialization are:

Andrology: Is the study of male sexual function. Urologists with an interest in Andrology will investigate and treat Erectile Dysfunction (Impotence) and also male factor infertility. Male infertility treatment is usually undertaken in conjunction with specialists in assisted fertility techniques, such as IVF

 
Our specialist gastroenterology services treat disorders of the digestive system. Through the use of endoscopy and  colonoscopy techniques, we are able to offer patients a minimally invasive alternative to surgery.

  Services available from Gastroenterlogy:

•  The upper and lower digestive system 
•  Esophagus diseases
•  Stomach diseases 
•  Small Intestines and colon diseases 
•  Gallbladder & Biliary system 
•  Dyspepsia, irritable bowel syndrome 
•  Bleeding ulcers
•  Gastroscopy (Endoscopy)
•  Colonscopy

•  Flexible Sigmoidoscopy

  Orthopedic surgery is the surgical treatment of diseases and injuries affecting the musculo-skeletal system (the system that enables physically movement using the muscles and skeleton). The aim of orthopedic surgery, therefore, is to restore lost function in any part of the musculo-skeletal system to allow the patient to return to their former way of life. Among the list of specialties (see below), common procedures involve knee surgery and surgery to treat severe back pain. Where possible, our orthopedic surgeons use the latest minimally invasive surgical techniques to reduce recovery time. This is especially helpful with knee and back surgery, where the area being operated on is particularly complex and delicate.

Orthopedic surgery specialties include:

*  Back Pain
*  Foot and Ankle
*  Hand and Wrist Clinic
*  Hip
*  Knee Surgery
*  Lower limb
*  Shoulder
*  Spine surgery

 

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The ENT department provides state of the art ENT & Head & Neck Surgery services through highly skilled consultant and specialist, utilizing the latest diagnostic equipment, and the best surgical facilities.

 

Facilities available in ENT clinics:   

 

1.     Foreign body removal from ear, nose and throat

2.     Comprehensive hearing assessment by Audiometric and Tympanometry

3.     Minor and major ENT surgeries including cosmetic surgeries like Rhinoplasty 

4.     Complete diagnosis of ear, nose and throat conditions using endoscopic unit.

5.     Treatment for snoring, sinus infection, ear infection, chronic headache, voice disturbance (Hoarseness), nasal allergy.

6.     Management of epistaxis, vertigo, deafness, dysphagia, salivary gland lessons, head and neck malignancy, head and nick trauma.

The Rheumatology service has great experience in the diagnosis and management of work related musculoskeletal conditions which vary from the complex inflammatory disorders, such as, rheumatoid arthritis and connective tissue disease, to degenerative joint diseases, osteoarthritis and spinal pain.

 

Vision is one of the most important human senses providing up to 80 % of sensual information.

Ophthalmology department at al Warood medical centre offers high quality eye care and wide range of treatments for all kinds of ocular problems.  Subspecialty services provided in the department: contact lens fitting, refraction, comprehensive ophthalmology and minor surgical procedures.

The ancillary services consist of :

1.    Fluoroscope and angiography

2.    Perimtry

3.    Pachymetry 

4.    Topography

5.    Laser photocoag

6.    Dry Eye Silicon plugs

7.    Perforated Silicon blugs

8.    Phaco

9.    Lasik

The Laser unit includes both Argon and Yag Laser. Surgeries performed in our department are mainly for ocular surface and anterior segment diseases.

The Department of Cardiology provides a special patient care using a full range of diagnostic techniques to detect and manage all congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases:

1.    Hypertension

2.    Atherosclerosis

3.    Coronary Artery Diseases

4.    Rheumatic Heart Disease And Valve Disorders

5.    Chest Pain & Heart Disorders.

A list of services available below:

·        24 Hour blood pressure monitoring

·        Stress Testing (Exercise tests)

·        Echocardiogram 

.         Stress Echo

  Al Warood Medical Centre Gynecology clinic is fully equipped to provide the full range of diagnostic services, including hysteroscopy. As well as dealing with general gynecological problems, the clinic offers specialist advice and management of abnormal cervical smears, ovarian cysts and endometriosis. The department also offers the first formal screening service for ovarian cancer.

Comfort, Safety and the highest standard of care for the mother and baby care our main objective.

The Department of Neurology at Al Warood medical Centre is a highly integrated, collaborative department of adult and pediatric neurology services; The Neurology unit provides care to patients with diseases of the brain and spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and muscles supported with Neurophysiology lab.

Neurological disorders that can be treated in our department include the following:

·  Migraine & Headaches.

·  Convulsions & Epilepsy.

·   Stroke and hemorrhage.

·   Multiple Sclerosis

·   Movement disorders (parkinsonism, chorea, tremor)

·   Muscle & Nerve Diseases and Disorders.

·   Sleep disorders (OSA, insomnia, parasomnias).

·   Dementia (Alzheimer Disease)

·   Degenerative spine disease (herniated disc, stenosis).

Clinical Neurophysiology Laboratory Techniques include:

 * Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies (EMG & NCS)
 * Electro-encephalography (EEG)

 As teeth are one of the first things we notice about a person, it's worth looking after your smile. Visiting a good dentist and dental practice is the ideal way to ensure that your mouth and teeth stay healthy and attractive. That's why, at The Dental Clinic, our dental teams are selected from the highest quality practitioners with expertise in all areas of dentistry as shown below:  

·       Orthodontics 

·       Paediodontic

·       Restorative & Aesthetic Dentistry 

·       Endodontic Treatment

·       Prosthodontics & Implantology

·       Oral Surgery

·       Chair side tooth whitening

With a team of psychiatrists, we possess expertise in general adult psychiatry, old age psychiatry, liaison psychiatry, sexual and marital work including cognitive behavioral work, long term psycho-dynamic psychotherapy and stress management counseling. We are able to successfully address the needs of most patients.

  Our therapist offer exercise programs to improve functional ability and independence with advice and education for patients as well as their relatives and careers.  We also offer a unique approach to combat the side effects of surgical scarring.

*      Bobath/normal movement

*     Gym work/ Swiss ball

*     Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation      

*  Electrotherapy/ functional electrical stimulation 

 The aim of the service is to ensure that referred patients' nutritional status or symptoms are monitored, maintained or improved wherever possible. Registered Dietitians have the professional knowledge and experience to establish nutritional needs and to recommend appropriate nutritional treatment for referred patients. 

 Dietitians work co-operatively with other members of the multi-disciplinary team to integrate the patients' nutritional treatment into their over-all care.

    As an inclusive reference laboratory, we perform a broad spectrum of tests from routine to esoteric that medical practitioners need for the quality treatment of their patients. These tests are performed by a prominent team of highly nimbled technologies and pathologist. Our most advanced equipments give the most accurate results at the right time with great reliability and precision reporting.

    In addition, all abnormal results are rechecked for confirmation, moreover, our laboratory applies the Bar – code system to minimize the probability of errors, and to assure and further advance in our quality. We apply a group of both internal and external quality control with foreign laboratories to provide the most professional services with more accurate results.

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  The Imaging Services department is responsible for the provision of all diagnostic imaging within the Centre. In addition to the plain X-ray, we also provide CT scanning, MRI, Ultrasound, Digital Mammography services. All of these methods use different techniques to look at the body, be it the use of sound waves as in Ultrasound or by a strong magnetic field and radio frequency generation as in MRI.  

Services available in the Imaging Services department include:

With a team of male and females consultants and specialist radiologist we are able to offer successfully the needs of most patients. Examinations are available, and reported, within 24 hours and often on the same day.

Dermatology is concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the skin, hair, nails and adjacent mucous membranes. As well as medical problems, such as acne, warts and psoriasis, our dermatologists (skin specialists) are also skilled in cosmetic dermatology, treating problems such as scars and age-related skin.

Lately in the recent few years scientific development has created in the therapeutic methods especially for cosmetic dermatology section.

·    Face Peeling (Chemical, Crystal peel, Fruit Acid, Whiting )

·    Laser Hair removal (Full body, Partially)

·    Botox and filler injection (remove the wrinkles )

·    Mesotherapy  (face freshness, hair loss)

·    Carboxy injection (Dark circles under the eye )

·    Offer a full program for skin care

·     Skin Minor surgery to remove stigmas and Fatty cysts

 The Emergency Department  offers a full spectrum of emergency and trauma care, 24 hours a day. Board Certified Emergency Specialists serve as attending physicians in the department, which offers state-of-the-art technology and cutting-edge therapeutic modalities it is  one of the most important departments of any Medical center; having to deliver instant and precise care at any given moment.

We know how important it was for us to develop and further improve our Emergency Department to increase the standards of quality to become on par with the International Emergency Departments of the world.