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The View Hospital, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, offers Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) therapy at its Psychiatry Department. This advanced, non-invasive treatment provides new hope for individuals living with depression, chronic pain, and other conditions that have not responded to conventional therapies.rTMS is a safe, drug-free procedure that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain responsible for mood regulation and pain control. Unlike traditional treatments, it requires no anesthesia, sedation, or hospitalization, and is performed while the patient is fully awake and alert.FDA  approved for treatment of therapy resistant depression who have been not responded to medication or psychotherapy, while rTMS is most widely recognized for treating patients with depression who have not responded to medication, studies have also demonstrated its potential in managing anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, insomnia, and chronic pain conditions, offering a new horizon of care for diverse patient needs.“rTMS remains a highly effective option to help improve your mood, bring a sense of calm, and may reignite your lost passion for life,” said Dr. Maged Fahmy, Senior Consultant, Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, The View Hospital. “This treatment provides a safe and effective option for people who may have struggled for years without relief from medication or therapy, rTMS could be the opportunity that everyone has been waiting for, and it’s worth giving it a chance.”Since being introduced, rTMS therapy has delivered encouraging outcomes at The View Hospital, offering patients new hope in their recovery journey. Patients undergoing rTMS therapy typically attend daily sessions lasting around 20 minutes, five days a week, over a six-week period. In clinical practice, sustained improvement in mood and well-being is often observed, with minimal side effects limited to light headache.“Our mission is to deliver advanced, patient-centered care, and the introduction of rTMS therapy reflects that commitment,” said Dr. Fatih Gul, Chief Executive Officer at The View Hospital. “We are proud to be among the few private hospitals in Qatar offering this cutting-edge treatment, giving our patients access to international standards of psychiatric care.”Depression affects more than 280 million people worldwide, and according to the World Health Organization, around 5% from the adults experience clinically significant depressive symptoms. This growing burden highlights the urgent need for new approaches.Research from Harvard Health shows that around 60% of patients who did not respond to medication experienced meaningful improvement with rTMS, with about one-third achieving complete remission. These findings reinforce the importance of making such therapies accessible in Qatar.By introducing rTMS, The View Hospital reaffirms its commitment to expanding treatment options and advancing awareness around mental health. Through providing advanced solutions, the hospital aims to improve patients’ quality of life and broaden the horizons of care in line with international standards. 

The View Hospital, in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, successfully hosted a Cedars-Sinai Patient Experience Expert Class as part of an ongoing effort to cultivate healthier communities in Qatar and across the region. The workshop brought together patient experience professionals from Cedars-Sinai and hospitals in Qatar to explore innovative strategies for enhancing patient experience. A full-day workshop designed to elevate patient-centered care and instill a culture of excellence across healthcare organizations. The program began with welcome remarks by Dr. Andy Jaffal, CMO of The View Hospital, and was led by Cedars-Sinai experts Alan Dubovsky, Vice President and Chief Patient Experience Officer, and Max Nicholson, Associate Director, Patient Experience. Together, they set the stage for a program that combined international expertise with practical frameworks tailored to local needs. Class discussions explored how organizations can secure leadership support and create governance structures that integrate patient experience throughout healthcare systems. Sessions examined the importance of translating strategy into action, ensuring that improvements are not just aspirational but measurable and sustainable. Participants also engaged in conversations about the daily operations of patient experience teams, the role of patient feedback in shaping services, and the continuous improvement practices that drive long-term impact. **media[379815]** Commenting on this, Dr. Fatih Gul, CEO of The View Hospital, said: “Hosting this workshop is a great reflection of our ongoing commitment to advancing patient experience and investing in our people. Through our affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, we continue to bring international best practices to Qatar, empowering our teams to deliver care that is both compassionate and world-class.” The afternoon featured a dynamic group exercise, where attendees worked collaboratively to transform insights into actionable solutions, bridging the gap between theory and practice. Through the collaboration with Cedars-Sinai, The View Hospital reaffirmed its commitment to patient experience, strengthening healthcare teams, and shaping a healthier future for communities in Qatar and the wider region. About The View Hospital in Affiliation with Cedars-Sinai: The View Hospital in affiliation with Cedars-Sinai, is under the aegis of Apex Health, a subsidiary of Estithmar Holding. It is a modern healthcare institution that focuses on world-class clinical excellence with a mission to become the hospital of choice, providing the highest, measurable care to its clients. Building on its clinical excellence and international partnership approach with Cedars-Sinai, The View Hospital delivers outstanding clinical expertise through highly experienced multi-disciplinary professional teams and systems. With 240 single private suites, 10 operating rooms and 23 intensive care beds, The View Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare services. Our operating rooms are equipped with the most advanced technology, allowing us to do minimally invasive surgery and imaging during operations. For more information about The View Hospital, please visit Theviewhospital.com