Patient Stories

At Sidra Medicine, every patient’s journey is unique and inspiring. Our patient stories highlight real experiences of individuals who have received exceptional care, showcasing the dedication of our medical teams and the positive outcomes we strive for. These stories reflect our commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care that transforms lives. Explore how we’re making a difference, one patient at a time.

Gene Therapy for Older Children with DMD
Gene Therapy for Older Children with DMD

Fahad, a 10-year-old boy, was part of the first cohort of older children to received gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) at the Gene Therapy Clinic at Sidra Medicine.

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A Trusted Partner
A Trusted Partner

We were honoured when Ola Faris chose Sidra Medicine to deliver her baby and shared her experience from antenatal to postpartum care at our hospital.

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Hearts Beating with Joy
Hearts Beating with Joy

Baby Zain was born with multiple cardiovascular complications including Tetralogy of Fallot with pulmonary atresia, a small restrictive ventricular septal defect and a subaortic ridge. The Heart Center team performed

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Expert Neuroscience
Expert Neuroscience

For many years, Shayan was experiencing two to three seizures a day on account of being diagnosed with intractable epilepsy. He received an extended personalized care program with our multidisciplinary

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Chris El Kik – first patient to receive DMD treatment
Chris El Kik – first patient to receive DMD treatment

We made history as the first hospital in Qatar and the fifth hospital worldwide to administer Elevidys, a revolutionary gene therapy medication for treating Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).

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Standing Tall: Steps to a New Future
Standing Tall: Steps to a New Future

Fatima was diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction, indicating that she was not growing as expected while inside her mother’s womb. Just three days after she was born, she developed a life-threatening bowel infection called Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC)

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Interventional Radiology Offers Renewed Hope for Young Patient
Interventional Radiology Offers Renewed Hope for Young Patient

Watch Simon’s Story here Diagnosed at birth with Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) of his foot, life for then fourteen-year-old Simon Saade was a constant struggle. An AVM is when blood vessels

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Patient Story: In the blink of an eye
Patient Story: In the blink of an eye

Farhana Habib, a satisfied parent talks about the specialist treatment her son underwent at our hospital:
Waking up to see your son bleeding from his eyes, is not a sight I would wish on any parent! It was straight out of a horror movie.

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Patient Story: In safe hands
Patient Story: In safe hands

Alexandra shares her experience and the life-changing diagnosis that allowed her to conceive and see through a safe pregnancy at Sidra Medicine.

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Our Insurance Partners