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FAJR HOSPITAL
INTERNATIONAL PATIENT DEPARTMENT
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OUR PEOPLE · IPD TEAM
The International
Patient Team
Management, coordination, physicians, specialists, nursing and pharmacy — working together to guide every international patient from arrival to follow-up.
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Illustrative image (AI-generated); does not depict actual staff.
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01 / Who we are
What is the IPD team?
The International Patient Department (IPD) of Fajr Hospital brings together hospital management, an IPD coordinator, physicians, specialists, nurses and a pharmacist to organise care for international patients. The team helps coordinate enquiries, admission, clinical services, discharge and follow-up. Clinical decisions remain the responsibility of the treating medical team.
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Single point of contact
One coordinated channel for enquiries, admission, treatment, discharge and follow-up.
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Multidisciplinary care
Physicians, specialists, nurses and pharmacy collaborate around each patient’s plan.
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Clear communication
Information, consent and discharge guidance provided in a language the patient understands.
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02 / Our team
Meet the IPD team
All 16 entries from page 7 of the 1405 SH hospital booklet. Ribin Kohnehpooshi appears in two roles, as listed in the source.
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NAME |
POSITION |
| 01 |
Barzan Derakhshani |
Hospital Director & Alternate IPD Physician |
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Yasin Zarei |
Internal Manager |
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Ribin Kohnehpooshi |
IPD Coordinator (IPD Officer) |
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Dr. Reza Mohammadi |
General Practitioner — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Babak Mohammad Rahimi |
General Practitioner — IPD Physician |
| 06 |
Dr. Danial Rezaei Mowlud |
General Practitioner — IPD Physician |
| 07 |
Mohammad Rafiei |
IPD Nurse |
| 08 |
Ribin Kohnehpooshi |
IPD Nurse |
| 09 |
Aram Ghaderi |
IPD Nurse |
| 10 |
Kazhan Minoei |
IPD Nurse |
| 11 |
Dr. Sobhan Hassanzadeh |
Neurologist — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Kamel Dastoureh |
Orthopaedic Surgeon — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Farhad Souri |
Infectious Disease Specialist — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Fathollah Moradi |
Internal Medicine Specialist — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Mohammad Shakib Naqshbandi |
Ophthalmologist — IPD Physician |
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Dr. Mehrnia |
Pharmacist — IPD |
English name spellings are transliterations and should be confirmed by the hospital. Dr. Mehrnia is listed by surname only in this roster.
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03 / Roles & Responsibilities
What each role does
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These are practical role summaries, not a verified translation of a Ministry directive. Responsibilities are subject to the hospital’s approved job descriptions and applicable Iranian regulations.
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Management
Hospital Director
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Holds overall responsibility for international patient services and chairs the hospital’s IPD committee.
Key responsibilities
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Approves IPD policies, pricing framework and service scope |
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Allocates staff, beds and resources for international patients |
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Oversees quality, patient safety and patient-rights compliance |
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Liaises with the university and the Ministry of Health on IPD licensing and reporting |
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Management
Alternate IPD Physician
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Acts on behalf of the IPD physician when they are unavailable, ensuring continuity of medical follow-up.
Key responsibilities
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Takes over IPD physician duties during absence or out of hours |
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Reviews the condition of admitted international patients |
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Coordinates urgent clinical decisions with attending specialists |
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Management
Internal Manager
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Manages the administrative and support infrastructure the IPD relies on.
Key responsibilities
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Coordinates admission, finance, discharge and support units |
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Ensures suitable rooms, amenities and hotel-type services |
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Supervises billing processes and cost transparency |
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Follows up administrative issues, complaints and service improvements |
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Coordination · Core role
IPD Coordinator (IPD Officer)
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The patient’s main point of contact — from the first enquiry to follow-up after returning home.
Key responsibilities
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Receives enquiries and medical records; arranges medical review |
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Provides preliminary cost estimates and required documents |
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Welcomes the patient on arrival and coordinates interpreters |
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Coordinates admission, discharge, payment and airport transfer if requested |
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Keeps IPD records, statistics and reports; notifies the embassy when legally required |
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Follows up after discharge via email or messaging |
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IPD Physician
IPD Physician (GP)
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Follows the medical care of international patients throughout their hospital stay.
Key responsibilities
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Performs the initial visit and takes history on admission |
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Refers the patient to, and coordinates with, the admitting specialist |
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Arranges timely diagnostics and consultations with nursing managers |
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Visits each patient daily and follows up emergencies |
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Prepares the medical summary and discharge report for the patient |
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Specialist
Specialist Physician
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Specialists in neurology, orthopaedics, infectious diseases, internal medicine and ophthalmology who lead treatment in their field.
Key responsibilities
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Assesses medical records and advises on eligibility for treatment |
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Determines the diagnostic and treatment plan |
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Explains options and risks, and obtains informed consent |
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Performs procedures and follows the patient until discharge |
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Coordinates with the patient’s doctor abroad for continuity of care |
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Provides and coordinates nursing care for international patients on the ward.
Key responsibilities
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Admits the patient to the ward and orients them to the environment |
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Delivers nursing care according to physician orders |
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Communicates with the IPD coordinator and interpreter |
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Provides discharge education in the patient’s language |
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Reports discharge readiness and supports satisfaction surveys |
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Pharmacy
Pharmacist (IPD)
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Ensures safe, understandable medication use for international patients.
Key responsibilities
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Reviews prescriptions and potential drug interactions |
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Ensures availability of prescribed medicines |
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Explains dosage and use, with written instructions where possible |
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Advises on taking medicines abroad and continuing treatment at home |
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Source & Notes
Team roster source: Fajr Hospital International Patients booklet, 1405 SH
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