Departments
Medical Specialties
Nini Hospital is a tertiary referral center that provides comprehensive patient care through a wide range of medical and clinical services.
1Department of Medicine
General Medicine
General practitioners are responsible for the short and long term care of our community: prevention and care of diseases and traumas that do not require a specialist, preventive care, health education and orientation towards a specialist when necessary.
Endocrinology
Consultation, diagnostics and therapeutic services for patients with endocrine disorders and metabolic diseases such as pituitary and thyroid disease, diabetes, obesity and lipid disorders.
Gastroenterology
Diagnosis and therapy of diseases of the digestive tract, pancreas and liver, including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, reflux disease, peptic ulcers, celiac disease, hepatitis, cirrhosis, pancreatitis and motility disorders.
Pneumology
Preventive, diagnostic and therapeutic care for lung diseases such as bronchial asthma, emphysema, pulmonary emboli, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis and pulmonary vascular disease, as well as chest injuries in trauma patients.
Nephrology
Care for congenital and acquired kidney disease, including renal failure. Our renal dialysis center offers chronic dialysis and renal replacement therapy, vascular access procedures, and treatment of hypertensive, diabetic and obstructive kidney diseases.
Rheumatology
Diagnosis, treatment and prevention of rheumatological and inflammatory conditions affecting muscles, joints and connective tissues, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, lupus and fibromyalgia.
Neurology
Complete care for patients with nerve and nervous system complications, using state of the art equipment and comprehensive evaluations of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, myoneural junction and muscles.
Infectious Diseases
Diagnosis and treatment of viral, fungal and bacterial infections. The Infectious Disease Committee controls and prevents nosocomial infections through hygiene practices, pathogen surveillance, epidemiology and infection control.
Hemato-oncology
Diagnosis and treatment of a wide spectrum of blood disorders, including leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma, as well as regenerative medicine, haemostasis, thrombosis, transplantation and lymphoproliferative disorders.
2Department of Anesthesiology
The Department of Anesthesiology provides state of the art care with around the clock physician rotation. Applying the latest techniques in anesthesia, preoperative medicine, critical care and pain management allows for comfort and safety before, during and after surgery and other procedures. Our anesthesiologists, with the support of multidisciplinary trained professionals, use the latest technologies and develop protocols tailored to each patient's unique needs and physiology to maximize safety and minimize discomfort and pain.
3Department of Surgery
The Department of Surgery offers general and specialized surgical procedures to patients with a wide range of congenital and acquired conditions. Highly skilled surgeons, nurses, technicians and support staff ensure patients and families receive an exceptional standard of care in a warm, caring environment throughout the consultation, surgery and recovery. Our surgical team understands patient concerns, discusses alternative options and best treatments, ensuring premier clinical care in outpatient and inpatient settings.
General Surgery
A broad array of complex surgical interventions, with pre-hospital evaluation, in-hospital management and post-hospital care through elective and emergency procedures.
Oto-rhino-laryngology
Diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat using state-of-the-art procedures.
Orthopedics
All aspects of bone and joint health, including hip and knee care, shoulder and elbow care, fracture care, general orthopedics and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Urology
Diagnosis and treatment of conditions of the genitourinary tract, including infertility, urinary tract infections, obstructions, tumors and stone disease management.
Neurosurgery
Comprehensive neurosurgical consultative and surgical services using cutting edge technology, delivered by highly skilled neurosurgeons.
Vascular Surgery
Individual treatment plans and proven therapies to remove blockages, bypass diseased arteries and replace or bolster weak, dilated arteries.
Plastic Surgery
A full spectrum of reconstructive and cosmetic surgery of the face and body, performed by certified and highly trained surgeons.
4Cardiology Department
Our cardiology department offers round-the-clock, seven days a week inpatient services, and outpatient consultative services including a full range of cardiology imaging methods, individualized treatment plans and mobile technology to care for patients with heart disease.
Cardiology Department services include:
Stress Test – determines how well the heart handles increased work while assessing the heart's rhythm through exercise. Prior to the cardiologist's evaluation, the test is administered in a controlled environment where nursing staff performs an electrocardiogram and monitors the patient's blood pressure and heart rate.
Holter Monitoring – determines how the heart responds to normal activity. The monitor results aid in prescribing a new heart medicine and may be used after a heart attack to diagnose heart rhythm problems.
In addition to a high-technology care plan, cardiac care team members offer encouragement, understanding, respect and compassion during the stay by ensuring that cardiologists and nurses are readily accessible.
Cardiothoracic Surgery
General and specialized surgical procedures for patients with lung, heart and blood vessel conditions, built on the latest advances in the field.
Cardiac Catheterization
Our Cath Lab provides advanced, minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of heart disease, working alongside surgeons specialized in heart and vascular care.
Coronary Care Unit
State-of-the-art care for critically ill patients with life-threatening cardiac conditions, monitored around the clock by experienced nurses and attending physicians.
Intensive Care Unit
A specialized adult medical and surgical unit for patients who need continuous monitoring, intensive nursing care and complex respiratory support, equipped with advanced monitors, ventilators and defibrillators.
5Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics
The department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) offers women personalized and comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care, including prenatal planning, pregnancy monitoring and post-partum care, as well as diverse medical and surgical approaches. With a leading medical team and the best hospitalization conditions, the department implements the most advanced technologies with new and modern equipment.
Patients are welcomed to an intimate and soothing environment with medical care tailored to their personal preferences and needs. In addition to individual education on infant care and breastfeeding, the department's medical professionals offer a group class to help parents prepare for the birth of their new baby. Expectant parents should try to complete the class four to six weeks before the due date. More about our childbirth classes.
Nursery
Our nursery is a supportive, family-focused environment that provides mothers with the support and education needed to care for their newborn. Pediatricians on call 24 hours a day and registered nurses experienced in pediatric care are dedicated to helping new mothers with their infants.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The NICU treats infants as young as 23 weeks of gestational age at birth. Neonatologists and specialized nurses provide around the clock evaluation and treatment for newborns with respiratory disease, congenital malformations, neonatal infections, metabolic disorders and other maturity conditions, with communication and support for parents.
6Department of Pediatrics
The Pediatric Department at Nini Hospital is committed to the well-being of children from 1 month to 15 years of age. Our devoted staff of physicians and nurses provides individualized attention and support to patients and their families. The department offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services to ensure that children have excellent care during their hospital stay and a smooth transition back home.
Departments
Nursing Department
The Nursing Department creates a welcoming and safe environment by providing comfort while reducing stress. The driving force of our Nursing Team is the health and well-being of the patients; the department prides itself as the leader of compassionate care. Advancement of patient care is reached by collaboration with doctors and auxiliary care departments while standing by families' side and offering comfort.
We lead compassionate care by developing programs which enhance skills, shape a commitment to achieving prominence in clinical practice, education and research, and ensure the highest quality of care and further promotion of the nursing profession. We take great pride in being an integral part of the evolution of Nini Hospital. Our plans of care are in line with the hospital policy, and through their implementation we seek to ensure the most efficient use of our resources while maximizing patients' rights to quality care.
Through the promotion of specialized vocational training and the optimal recruitment and assignment of staff, we ensure the quality of care offered to our patients. Our staff plays a key role in promoting patient safety through participation in initiatives designed to promote a culture of high reliability in quality, safety and service, shaping an outstanding environment of care.
Departments
Medical Services
1Laboratory Department
Nini Hospital Laboratory is a full service routine and specialized laboratory providing high quality, reliable results with the widest range of testing in the region. Our laboratory staff works with the latest medical technologies to deliver an extensive range of routine and specialized tests serving in-house patients as well as outpatient clinics, hospitals, medical centers, physicians' offices, research and teaching facilities. Around the clock rotation of technicians, thoroughly trained on every instrument, guarantees optimal results and accurate diagnosis.
Clinical Chemistry
Testing from the routine glucose test to specialized chemistries of liver and kidney function, to aid diagnosis and treatment.
Hematology
From a routine Complete Blood Count (CBC) to bone marrow and body fluid cytology and special staining techniques.
Serology – Hormonology – Tumor Markers
Serological testing to aid diagnosis of infectious, autoimmune and immunodeficiency disorders, plus hormone levels and tumor markers.
Microbiology
Led by a Chief Microbiologist consultant, with professionals trained in bacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology and mycobacteria testing.
Molecular Biology
One of our fastest growing branches, including multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) to rapidly diagnose several medical conditions.
2Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine
Nini Hospital Blood Bank supports high standards of medical, technical and administrative performance, scientific investigation, clinical application and education, and is dedicated to encouraging the voluntary donation of blood through education, public information and research. The department provides clinical services to support patients in need of blood component therapy, cellular therapy, therapeutic apheresis and specialized laboratory diagnostics.
Its mission is to supply an adequate quantity of safe blood and blood components to all patients in need, to promote the highest standard of care for patients and donors, and to adhere to the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) principles, procedures and standards.
Our objectives for the safe collection, storage, distribution and transfusion of blood
- Proper donor selection
- Safe phlebotomy procedures
- Promotion of voluntary blood donation
- Confidentiality of records and information to donors
- Optimal testing, preservation and utilization of blood
- Properly grouped and cross-matched blood
- Detection of transfusion transmitted infections
- Specially processed blood for repeated transfusions
- Reducing adverse transfusion reactions
- Prompt and appropriate disposal of unsafe blood
All Blood Bank services and testing are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, securely handling over 3,000 units per year. Whole blood, packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate and platelets are stored with continuous 24-hour temperature monitoring, and all units collected in our facility are leucoreduced. With two apheresis instruments, we perform plateletpheresis, erythrocytapheresis, plasmapheresis, leucopheresis, exchange transfusion and stem cell collection.
3Medical Imaging Department
The Medical Imaging Department is committed to improving health through excellence in image-based patient care and advanced, high-quality diagnostic and interventional radiology services. Using state-of-the-art equipment, our experienced radiologists, technicians and nurses perform and interpret more than 25,000 examinations annually, supporting all medical and surgical divisions as well as outpatient and emergency services.
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)
The Optima MR450w scans the brain, spine, heart, abdomen, breasts, pelvis and vascular, muscle and skeletal systems, with a large bore for patient comfort, a wide field of view, two-station spine imaging and 3D Arterial Spin Labeling for cerebrovascular evaluation.
Computed tomography (CT) & Radiography (X-ray)
Provided using the latest technology and radiation-dose-reduction techniques, aiding the diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular and infectious disease, fractures and musculoskeletal disorders.
Ultrasound
A non-invasive, radiation-free procedure using high-frequency sound waves to image internal structures such as the liver, reproductive organs or blood vessels.
Breast imaging
Routine and specialized breast screening and diagnostics for women using the latest mammography, ultrasound and MRI equipment.
For questions about medical imaging, contact the Imaging Release Unit at +961 6 431 400 (ext. 860).
4Pharmacy
The Pharmacy Department provides quality, efficient, safe and cost effective drug therapy management for patients and ensures that medical personnel are provided with information on selection, dosage and administration of medications. Our department can also fill patients' prescriptions and deliver over the counter medication and medical supplies. Working in close collaboration with the requesting departments, safety is reinforced by monitoring and recording each patient's response to drug therapy.