Thanks to the advanced system of healthcare in Qatar, expats and locals can easily access a range of high-quality public and private medical options in Doha.

Perhaps most significantly, the Hamad General Hospital in Doha's west side is a government-sponsored, state-of-the-art facility that provides free and subsidised healthcare to holders of the official Qatari Health Card. Non-holders will have to pay for routine check-ups, although service is free in the case of medical emergencies.

Close to the Hamad General Hospital is the Women's Hospital, which originally opened in 1988 to address the specialised medical needs of women in Qatar.

Rumailah Hospital specialises in convalescence, rehabilitation and treating the elderly. Close by is the Heart Hospital, which specialises in the treatment of adults with heart conditions, and the National Center for Cancer Care and Research.

See below for a list of public and private hospitals in Doha.

Public hospitals in Doha

Hamad General Hospital

Website: www.hamad.qa
Address: Hamad Medical City

Rumailah Hospital

Website: www.hamad.qa
Address: Al Khaleej Street

Private hospitals in Doha

Al-Ahli Hospital

Website: www.ahlihospital.com
Address: Ahmed Bin Ali Street

Al Emadi Hospital

Website: alemadihospital.com.qa
Address: Al Hilal West Doha

Doha Clinic Hospital

Website: dohaclinichospital.com
Address: New Al-Mergab Street, Frieg Al Nassr

What do expats say about the healthcare system in Doha?

"Healthcare is one of Qatar's main social priorities. All their facilities are excellent and filled with some of the best medical doctors in the world and advanced technology. I highly recommend Hamad Hospital for its brilliant service." Read our interview with South African expat Ryno to learn more about living in Doha.

Further reading

►See Embassy Contacts for Qatar for direct guidance from consulates on recommended hospitals

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