Hamad Medical Corporation

Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is Qatar's principal public provider of secondary and tertiary healthcare. Created by Emiri decree in 1979 and headquartered in Doha, it runs a network of hospitals across the country, with its flagship campus at Hamad Bin Khalifa Medical City. Its facilities include Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, the Women's Wellness and Research Center, the Heart Hospital, the National Center for Cancer Care and Research, and regional hospitals in Al Wakra and Al Khor.

Beyond its hospitals, HMC operates the national ambulance service, home healthcare, emergency departments and paediatric emergency centres, and specialist outpatient centres. It has earned accreditations from bodies such as Joint Commission International and Accreditation Canada International, and runs an academic health system with partners including Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar and Qatar University. General enquiries go to its main switchboard, while the Nesma'ak service on 16060 handles appointments, feedback and complaints.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hamad Medical Corporation established?
HMC was established in 1979 by Emiri Decree No. 35.

How do I contact HMC about appointments or complaints?
Call the Nesma'ak customer service line on 16060 (or +974 4406 6460 from abroad), or email nesmaak@hamad.qa.

Which hospitals are part of HMC?
They include Hamad General Hospital, Rumailah Hospital, the Women's Wellness and Research Center, the Heart Hospital, the National Center for Cancer Care and Research, Al Wakra Hospital and Al Khor Hospital, among others.