Razi Hospital

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Razi Hospital is a renowned single-specialty dermatology center in Iran. In 1943, Prof. Mohammad Ali Maleki, who was a French-trained dermatovenereologist (in Saint Louis Hospital of Paris), established the chair of dermatology in Razi Hospital, the affiliated teaching hospital to Tehran University. In 1957, the first program for training specialists in dermatology was established (accepting part-time assistants). In 1969, a curriculum for training full-time residents in dermatology was established. Razi Hospital is now the university hospital of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, with three educational departments: dermatology, plastic surgery, and dermatopathology. Full-time specialists and residents of the center who are among the best in their field, along with well-trained nursing staff, provide patients with efficient dermatologic services. More than 600 patients are visited every day in the outpatient clinics: general dermatology pemphigus, follow-up  phototherapy  · laser, mycosis fungoides pediatric, plastic surgery, patch test leishmaniosis. There are 12 outpatient operating rooms for procedural dermatology cases like biopsy, excision, subcision, chemical peeling, botulinum toxin and filler injection, hair transplantation, nail surgery, liposuction and lipotransfer, dermabrasion, small flaps, sclerotherapy, microdermabrasion, cauterization and cryotherapy, intralesional injection, Tzanck, and pathergy test. In addition, four operating rooms are active for general and plastic surgeries. There are two dermatology and one surgery wards with a total of 60 beds in Razi Hospital. The Autoimmune Bullous Disease Research Center was established in 1991 as a "pemphigus clinic". This research center is affiliated with the department of dermatology at TUMS. In 2010, the first Dermatology Center of Higher Excellence, affiliated with the Department of Dermatology at TUMS, was established in Razi Hospital. Razi dermatology hospital is well-known for services such as pemphigus and psoriasis treatment with biological injection and skin cancer treatment, which are unique in Iran and the Middle East. Moreover, Razi Hospital, as a scientific hub for skin and hair in Iran, provides special outpatient cosmetic surgeries and procedures such as filler and Botox injections, cryotherapy, intralesional injections, PRP, electrolysis, subscision, microdermabrasion, microneedling, mesotherapy, mole and lesion removal, dermal abrasion, hyalase injections, RF, gel drainage, and sclerotherapy. Another advantage of Razi Hospital is that all laser therapies are done by dermatologists using up-to-date equipment. Q-Switched Laser to remove tattoos and pigmented lesions, PDL Laser for vascular lesions and hair removal, fractional Laser for deep exfoliation of scars and peeling, and also 4D-fotona rejuvenation Laser are the best technologies for laser therapies in the world, and all of them are available in Razi Hospital. Plastic surgeries such as mammoplasty, blepharoplasty, abdominoplasty, rhinoplasty, cheek and chin prosthesis, genioplasty, otoplasty, neck and face lift, blepharoplasty, mastopexy, thigh and arm lift, gynecomastia surgery, and hip prosthesis are also performed by experienced plastic surgeons at Razi Hospital. Razi Hospital has the ability to provide desirable services for international patients with a variety of diagnostic services such as endoscopy, colonoscopy, pathology, laboratory, radiology, Doppler ultrasound, and CT scan. Also, Combination Pharmacy operates in a standard space with distinctive facilities and experienced pharmacists and specialists in the field of dermatological combination drugs, making liquid drug formulations from solid drugs and oral and topical drug solutions. The emergency room includes triage, three physician's visit rooms, an emergency operating room, 13 beds for emergency patients care, and a CPR room. In this unit, 24-hour service is provided to patients with emergency skin problems. Patients with chronic and non-emergency problems are referred to primary and secondary specialized clinics in the morning shift after primary triage for treatment. Nowadays, the science of dermatology has achieved advanced laser technologies for solving skin problems.The main advantage of the Razi hospital is that all of the laser therapies are done by dermatologists who are faculty members of Tehran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services. Also, the association of this clinic with the specialized clinics of Razi Hospital, with 80 years of history, allows effective treatment of skin problems with combined surgical and laser methods. It should be noted that the use of up-to-date devices equipped with strong cooling systems has provided effective, safe, and uncomplicated treatment for clients. Significant customer satisfaction with service delivery as well as the effectiveness of laser devices without significant complications over the years are evidenced by this. On the other hand, in order to adapt to the latest technology in the world, the clinic is committed to modernizing and replacing old devices with new ones. The Plastic Surgery Ward is one of the inpatient departments of Razi Hospital and is attended by the professors of plastic surgery, general surgery, and otolaryngology departments on all days of the week except for holidays. The process of accepting patients in this department is through the specialized clinic of plastic surgery, general surgery, and ear, nose, and throat, where it is possible to book an appointment by phone or in person. It is open throughout the week, except for holidays. The clinical laboratory of Razi Hospital was started by performing tests on infectious and sexual diseases and gradually developed through the establishment of blood, biochemistry, microbiology, and mycology sections. To ensure the accuracy of testing, patient confidence, and physician satisfaction, all the principles of quality control are taken into account in the testing process to provide patients with the least possible error. It should be explained that at the same time as the new building of the Razi hospital is completed, different sections will be set up in the clinical laboratory. The functions of the International Patient Unit include: The International Patient Unit serves as the hospital's contact point for outpatient care, from first contact to receiving treatment, returning home, and receiving post-discharge care. Responding to patients, whether by telephone, email, or video call with a physician Coordinate with the treating physician and hospital units, including the clinic, paraclinic, operating room, hospitalization, discharge, and finance department, to facilitate the process of diagnosis and treatment and to communicate with the referral patient. Estimating the approximate cost of treatment and reporting it to the patient prior to travel Relationship with patient referrals and interaction on a valid contract Coordinate with out-of-hospital support departments to provide needed services to the patient and their companions. Coordinating an online consultation with the doctor before referring the patient to the hospital.