Patient Experience
I'd been to a couple of doctors about this constant fatigue and weird stomach pain. Everyone said it was stress. Dr. Sumayya actually listened, asked a ton of questions I hadn't been asked before, and ordered some specific tests. Turns out it was a tricky thyroid issue combined with a mild food intolerance. She explained it all on a diagram, and for the first time in a year, I feel like I have a real path forward, not just a shrug. (Patient of Dr. Sumayya)
Had to get a small cyst removed. Honestly, I was nervous at first, but Dr. Sumayya made it so straightforward. She talked me through each step in the room, the actual procedure was quicker than I thought, and the follow-up was just a simple check-in call from her nurse. It was one of those medical things you dread that ends up being a total non-event, which is exactly what you want. (Patient of Dr. Sumayya)
The place itself, Burjeel Medical City, is huge and I got a bit lost finding the clinic. But the front desk lady saw me looking confused and walked me right to it. The whole vibe in Dr. Sumayya's waiting area was calm, not like a typical busy clinic. Even the nurse who took my blood pressure was really chatty and put me at ease before I even saw the doctor. (Patient of Dr. Sumayya)
What stuck with me was how Dr. Sumayya talked to my elderly mother. She didn't rush. She sat down, made eye contact, and explained my mom's new medication plan in simple terms, then turned to me and gave the detailed version. She has this calm, direct way of speaking that makes you feel like you're in capable hands without her having to say it. (Patient of Dr. Sumayya)