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obs-Gyn consultation at Al Zahra

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 10:13

hello ladies,
I have just booked my first appointment in this hospital. With dr. Jozsa. I heard only good things about the dr. and the hospital so I am hoping to continue here..
We have insurance but pregnancy is not covered so I want to have an idea what is exactly covered in consultation fee.. Will I get an ultrasound, any blood/urine tests? I asked the booking agent on the phone, he said the Dr will let me know.
So I turn to you mummies for insight..
please do share any experiences regarding to this particular dr. and hospital and their system..
thanks

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 November 2014 - 17:28
I had an appt booked with this Dr but cancelled it because of details of a really negative birth experience had by a lady I met. It's so hard to know who to go with! :confused:
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 21 October 2014 - 19:55
I have seen Dr Jozsa today and I felt very comfortable with him.He was very nice and explained me things as the consultation go.I will be going to the end with him looks like. Hospital was nice and clean,staff was friendly. I probably wont go for the antenatal package and will pay as I go cos, It will be cheaper that way..If anyone has a question feel free to ask.. :)
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 16 October 2014 - 11:12
Thanks again Divinebeet.. I have few visits done in the UK and few here.. So I assume I won't need much left. Some of the blood tests still can be done through my insurance. It's good to hear the consultation fee is a bit less after the initial one...I heard only good things about the dr. Jozsa..I just need assurance from him that he will be there for me once I am in labour. Cos he works with other clinics and hospitals and only Tuesdays at Al Zahra.. I will post here again once I see him, for reference
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 16:02
Ah yes, at 31 weeks the full package is definitely not worth it. They have another package, from 28 weeks, but depending on what you have already had done with previous doctors, you might be better off just paying as you go. After the initial 425aed consultation fee, the subsequent appointments have all been 375. Also, if you have had some blood tests done earlier in pregnancy (or even before pregnancy, like blood group type, varicella immunity, etc), bring copies of the results with you, as it will save you money. I brought some with me, and although some were done in a different country, and some before I was even pregnant, I didn't have to repeat them. Urine test are cheap, 25dhs, but the blood tests can really add up quickly. As a side note - I have heard great things about Dr. Jozsa, a friend of mine delivered with him earlier this year at City Hospital.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 12:16
Divinebeet thank you for your answer. I want to try both the hospital and the dr,but I pretty much made my mind.I am 31 weeks pregnant already so,paying as I go might be better deal,i will compare..That was the reason I asked the question here.I know about the package price, I needed the price list for the rest to compare..I guess I can ask the hospital when I get there.. On the phone I was advised I would pay 24aed for registration and 425 aed for the consultation. I guess I will just go and take the whack on the first visit..
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 14 October 2014 - 11:06
Its a bit difficult to answer your question without knowing the cost they quoted you for the first consultation. I have been seeing a different ob/gyn at Al Zahra, but at the first appointment I paid about 40dhs for admin fees to have a file started as a new patient, 425dhs for the consultation, and about 250dhs for ultrasound. Not sure if the prices vary by doctor. I was 8 weeks pregnant at the time and there were no blood or urine tests done during the first appointment, however if you expect to be getting them done, it will be in addition to the costs above. If you plan on staying at Al Zahra for the duration of your pregnancy, I do recommend purchasing their antenatal package. It includes up to 12 visits, and all the basic scans & urine/ blood tests. Its 5000dhs, paid in advance. I would recommend getting the information about the package before your appointment (they usually have the brochures right in the lobby), so you can decide if you want to purchase it and if you do, you can avoid having to pay the itemized bill for the first visit. If you want to try out the doctor first, you may want to ask him not to do any scans or blood tests until you do purchase it. Hope this helps!
 
 

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