'Al-Ikhtiyar'
Doctors launch high-tech medical complex in Diyala, offer discounted care
DIYALA — A group of doctors who have been friends since their university days turned their shared vision into reality Friday night, opening the Al-Ikhtiyar Medical Complex with a festive gathering that included violin performances. Families, friends and members of the Diyala Medical Syndicate attended the celebration.
The new facility features multiple medical clinics and laboratories, equipped with advanced electronic systems for patient management and prescription issuance. The doctors also provide discounted care for low-income patients in an effort to serve a wider community.
“We were a group of classmates who shared a dream of working together in a single location where we could collaborate to serve patients and change the negative stereotypes often associated with doctors,” said internal medicine specialist Dr. Mustafa Al-Khalidi.
“Our complex is a source of pride for us in Diyala,” he told 964media. “It’s designed as an organized network of clinics with all the comforts a patient might need, from a pharmacy to a lab and specialized consultations. We’ve also agreed to provide discounts for patients with financial difficulties, ensuring that even the lab and pharmacy are accessible to them.”
The team currently includes Al-Khalidi; Dr. Riyad Ahmed, a urological surgeon; Dr. Israa Arif, a pediatrician; Dr. Marwa Qahtan, an oncologist; and Dr. Huda, who specializes in radiology and sonography. The facility was initially designed to host 10 doctors across 12 clinics, and several others are expected to join once they resolve existing commitments.
“We reunited here to offer the best services to our community,” said hematology specialist Dr. Raghdah Muthanna. “Our laboratories are equipped with the latest certified devices from global providers, ensuring accurate results.”
Pediatrician Arif highlighted the team’s focus on accessibility. “We offer free consultations to low-income patients and rely on electronic systems for prescriptions to avoid issues like illegible handwriting or manipulation,” she said.