How Much Does a Doctor Visit Cost in Doha? (2026)

Qatar has among the highest costs of living in the world, and private healthcare reflects this. However, compared to the US or UK, specialist consultations in Qatar are relatively affordable — particularly for expats from Western countries.

Costs vary significantly based on location (West Bay premium clinics vs. community clinics), hospital brand (Sidra, The View vs. smaller polyclinics), and the doctor's experience level (Consultant vs. Specialist).

General Practice (GP)

•Community clinic: QAR 120–200

•Mid-range clinic: QAR 200–300

•Premium hospital: QAR 300–400

Specialist Consultations

•Dermatology: QAR 300–600

•Gynecology / OB-GYN: QAR 350–650

•Cardiology: QAR 400–750

•Orthopedics: QAR 350–600

•ENT: QAR 300–500

•Ophthalmology: QAR 300–550

•Psychiatry: QAR 400–800

•Pediatrics: QAR 250–450

Dental

•Basic checkup + cleaning: QAR 150–350

•Filling (composite): QAR 200–400

•Extraction: QAR 200–500

•Root canal: QAR 800–1,800

•Implant: QAR 3,500–6,000

Emergency Room

•Consultation fee only: QAR 300–600

•With treatment: QAR 500–3,000+

At HMC public hospitals, the costs are significantly lower for Qatari nationals and subsidized for residents:

•GP visit (primary health center): QAR 30–50 (residents with Seha)

•Specialist referral: QAR 50–100

•Emergency: Covered under Seha for most cases

Wait times at HMC can be long. Many expats use private clinics for routine care and HMC for complex cases or when specialist treatment costs are prohibitive.

With Seha + Private Insurance: Most consultations will be covered at network providers after a co-pay (typically QAR 20–50 for GP, QAR 30–100 for specialists). Medications may have a co-pay of 10–20%.

With Seha Only (no supplemental): Coverage applies at a limited network. Private clinics outside the Seha network require full self-pay.

Self-Pay / No Insurance: Full fees apply as listed above. Always ask for the self-pay rate before your appointment — some clinics offer 10–20% discounts for self-pay patients who pay cash.