Sidra Medical and Research Center

Sidra Medical and Research Center will be a groundbreaking hospital, research and education institution, currently under construction in Doha, Qatar, focusing on the health and wellbeing of women and children regionally and globally. Sidra will be a fully digital facility, incorporating the most advanced information technology applications in clinical, research and business functions. Sidra will initially have around 400 beds with infrastructure to enable expansion to 550 beds in a subsequent phase. Sidra represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. The high-tech facility will not only provide world-class patient care but will also help build Qatar's scientific expertise and resources. Sidra opened its outpatient clinic on 1 May 2016 and offers outpatient services for children and women through a referral based system in partnership with other healthcare providers in Qatar. With a strong patient and family centered focus, the Sidra Outpatient Clinic is a high-tech facility that aims to deliver outstanding treatment and care, safely and efficiently. It is expected to be fully operational by 2017 with over 35 clinics and services. Sidra is part of a dynamic research and education environment in Qatar that includes leading international institutions, such as: Sidra’s academic partner Weill Cornell Medical in Qatar, Qatar BioBank and Qatar Science and Technology Park. Sidra will have a unique working structure with inter-professional collaboration at the heart, providing the best holistic care for patients and an unparalleled learning environment for its medical professionals. Sidra will combine the best in design, technology, operations and practices from medical centers around the world.