Damascus is the capital of Syria; it is also an important center for science, culture, politics, art, and commercial activities. The city is also known for being the oldest city in the world that has been continuously inhabited. The country has state hospitals in all provinces, but most of the good hospitals are concentrated in the capital, Damascus. Treatment in government hospitals is almost free and the fee charged by private hospitals is also regulated by the government.
The New Medical Center is one of the main medical care centers in Damascus. The hospital was created in the year 1991 and has facilities and knowledge for almost all medical and surgical practices. It is equipped with a very advanced infrastructure and the hospital team is well trained. The hospital is equipped to perform pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, and kidney transplants. The address of this hospital is Misat sq. Calle Bernia, post office box 7465.
Dr. Shami-Attar-Bdeir-Medical Care Center was established by Attar Group in 1981. MCC provides excellent medical care to its patients and is equipped with the latest medical technology and well-trained staff. Surgeries in the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, ear, nose and throat, ophthalmology and neurology, as well as plastic surgery and general surgery are regularly performed at the hospital. The hospital has advanced scanning systems and a modern Intensive Care Unit. The hospital performs open heart surgeries and the hospital has a capacity of 100 beds.
The Italian Damascus Hospital was built in 1936. It is one of the most important healthcare facilities in the city. Through the years, the hospital has come to be known as a modern hospital that provides good services in treating its patients. The hospital is located in Tilyani and the contact numbers are 332-9404; 332-6030/1.
Al-Asadi Hospital located in Mazzeh, Western Villas Damascus specializes in cardiac surgery and the Bridi Clinic on Rawda Street near Arnous Square has facilities for medical and dental ailments. The contact number is 3338210.
The Medical Clinic is located at Youth City Street, Building 27, East Villas, Mezzeh Damascus 7937; The contact person at this clinic is Dr. Al-Hussein Saied Moshaaoeh. The clinic offers treatment for problems related to general medicine.
International Digestive and Medical Clinic located on Salhia Street, Cinema Amir building is run by Dr. M Jaber and provides treatment for digestive and other stomach-related diseases.
Apart from the hospitals mentioned above, there are some well-known doctors in Damascus who can be contacted depending on the nature of the problem. Dr. Moufid Jokhadar is a famous cardiologist and his contact number is 331-2766 / 333-2337. Dr. Anan Haffar is a pediatrician and his address is Jisr Al Abyed, Damascus; phone numbers are 333-4283/371-2822. For OB/GYN issues, you can contact Dr. Ahmad Dahman at 70, Mazraa Malek, Al Fadel Street.