Alexandria is the ancient city founded by Alexander the Great. It is currently the second largest city in Europe, as well as an important center of the international shipping industry and a prominent commercial center. The city located in the center-north of Egypt is the most well-known tourist center in the country. In general, the healthcare systems in Alexandria are well developed with many good hospitals in both the public and private sectors. Some of the leading hospitals are truly world class and offer the services of English speaking staff. This is a description of some of the main hospitals in Alexandria.

Alexandria University Hospital Located in Al-Azarita, Midan Al-Khartom, Alexandria, it is one of the largest healthcare centers in Egypt. The Faculty of Medicine of the University of Alexandria has provided modern and effective medical services to people since 1942. The center consists of a teaching hospital, a specific hospital for obstetrics and gynecology, a pediatric hospital and an orthopedic hospital. This top-tier institute employs 109 eminent doctors. The main hospital has a large outpatient ward with full departments in various specialties and about 1,100 patients visit the ward daily. The hospital has departments for intensive care medicine and diagnostic imaging. There are also well-equipped laboratories, an in-house pharmacy, and a nuclear medicine section. The hospital wishes to maintain the highest level of quality in all its efforts and formed a special quality control unit in 2004. Telephone: +2035910048

the german hospital It is a favorite among visitors to Alexandria. The hospital is conveniently located at 56 Abd El Salam Aref Street, Saba Basha, Alexandria. The staff includes visiting physicians and the hospital offers effective medical service in both general and specialized areas at a reasonable cost. The hospital was founded by the German community in Egypt. The surgery department has units in various specialties such as urology, plastic surgery and pediatric surgery. The ICUs, the surgical intensive care unit, the hospital pharmacy and the various laboratories of the German hospital are equipped with sophisticated devices and facilities. The center has a leading diagnostic imaging unit and a nuclear medicine department, both of which perform a large number of imaging procedures. Luxury accommodation is available at the hospital. Telephone: +20 3 584 1806

Abo-Qeer Central Hospital Located at Al-Bahr Al-Mayiet Street, Abo-Qeer, Alexandria is another popular hospital in Alexandria. This multidisciplinary private hospital is managed by a famous business group in the country. The renowned Global Air Rescue works in partnership with the center to organize various emergency services such as air ambulance. The air ambulance network has the latest cardiac life support systems. The hospital also offers the services of trauma experts, physicians, and support staff certified in emergency care and flight physiology. Phone: 20-560-1542