MUSCAT: To further elevate the standards of orthopedic care in the Sultanate, leading super-specialty hospital Burjeel, has entered into a first-of-its-kind strategic partnership with renowned Senior Consultant Orthopedic and Trauma Surgeon Dr Sultan al Maskari (FRCSEd –Tr & Orth from UK) and launched the Maskari Burjeel Orthopedic (MBO) centre of excellence.
Located at the ground floor of Burjeel Hospital, Al Khuwair, the MBO centre was launched at a special ceremony organised at the Muscat Holiday’s Sur Ballroom under the auspices of Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, Founder and Managing Director of VPS Healthcare. The launch ceremony also witnessed the attendance of Dr Sultan al Maskari, Head of the new Orthopedic Centre; Dr Rohil Raghavan, Regional CEO, VPS Group, Oman; Dr Abdulhameed al Kitani (PhD in sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation from UK), Head of Physiotherapy, Burjeel Hospital; dignitaries; members of the press and other special guests.
Burjeel is already home to some of the world’s best specialist physicians and surgeons, and offers an integrated practice solution in its hospital. Through its partnership with Dr Maskari the hospital, brings a holistic approach to orthopedics and related musculoskeletal disorders in Oman.
“We are pleased to partner with Dr Maskari and look forward to bringing our combined expertise to the Sultanate in the form of the Maskari Burjeel Orthopedic Centre. At Burjeel Hospital we have a commitment to bringing to the Sultanate of Oman and the GCC the best healthcare solutions, along with excellence in care that ensures the highest standard of treatment and outcomes. We are confident this partnership will go a long way in sealing Oman’s future as a world-class destination for Orthopedic care and expertise, ” elucidated Dr Shamsheer Vayalil.
The Maskari Burjeel Orthopedic Centre of Excellence is set to offer patients in the Sultanate the opportunity to access even more of the world’s leading orthopedic, sports medicine and trauma experts right here in Oman.
Dr Rohil Raghavan, Regional CEO, VPS Group, Oman commented: “This is an exemplary partnership between a consultant who is a master at his field and a hospital which maintains the highest of standards. The main highlight of the coming together of Burjeel Hospital and Dr Sultan al Maskari is not only the excellence in treatment but also the true local and cultural understanding. This team also includes Dr Abdul Hameed al Kitani, who has a rich experience in sports physiotherapy, sports psychology and sports and exercise science.
“Patients at the Maskari Burjeel Centre of Excellence can complete diagnostic tests and a physician’s evaluation on the same day, at the same location. Our multidisciplinary team has two goals: a timely and accurate diagnosis, and the fastest recovery possible. Through a holistic approach, every patient will receive a bespoke surgical and (or) rehabilitation plan and have access to specialist care from a team of leading orthopedic, spine, sports, and trauma surgeons, rehabilitation doctors, plastic surgeons, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, nurses, psychologists, and dietitians — who will be there to aid every step of the recovery process,” mentioned Dr Sultan al Maskari.
With a commitment to ensuring medical excellence, the Maskari Burjeel Orthopedic Centre of Excellence will work to improve the diagnosis and treatment of orthopedic and related musculoskeletal disorders. Burjeel Hospital is already considered a medical facility of excellence, which complements Dr Maskari’s role, who is the sultanate’s most well-known orthopedic surgeon. Thereby establishing their breadth of expertise in treating complex injuries and chronic ailments through this partnership.
The Maskari Burjeel Orthopedic Centre of Excellence is set to provide optimum care, state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment of injuries, expedited world-class services, without stepping foot out of the Sultanate. The Centre will treat people of all ages-children to senior adults, including: arthritis of all types, chronic joint pain, foot and ankle problems, fractures, hand and wrist problems, osteoporosis and scoliosis, shoulder and rotator cuff problems, sports and work injuries, tendinitis and trauma injuries.
Conveniently located in Al Khuwair, in the capital city of Muscat in Oman, Burjeel Hospital, is a unit of the prestigious VPS group. Designed to be a super-specialised healthcare facility, with Burjeel’s signature ‘art of healing’, the Hospital hosts a network of specialty clinics to cater to various healthcare needs.
