HMC expands gastroenterology services

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) has announced the expansion of its gastroenterology services by launching 14 evening clinics per week at the Ambulatory Care Center (ACC) and introducing a dedicated Saturday procedure day for endoscopy services.This initiative is part of HMC's ongoing strategy to increase access to medical services and ensure patients are seen as quickly as possible. And more tellingly, beginning on Wednesday Nov.13, 2024, the new evening clinics will operate every Sunday and Wednesday from 3.30pm to 7.30pm, offering appointments for more than 80 additional patients per day.Since Nov. 2, 2024, HMC has embarked on providing access to endoscopy services, and a dedicated procedure day has been launched at the ACC every Saturday, from 7am to 3pm, starting from 2 November, with eight rooms and a daily capacity of 50 to 60 patients.Chief of Patient Experience and Director of the Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute at HMC, Nasser Al Naimi emphasized the impact of these enhancements, adding that HMC been working diligently to streamline the patient appointment booking process and ensure fast access to care.By offering evening clinics and a dedicated Saturday procedure day, he underlined HMC is making it easier for patients to receive the care they need without delay. This is a vital step in improving patient satisfaction and overall healthcare outcomes.This latest expansion follows a series of initiatives aimed at improving patient care and access. Since May 2023, HMC has opened several new evening clinics across its facilities, providing patients with more flexibility and convenience when scheduling appointments. These efforts reflect HMCs commitment to ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to all.