ASPETAR Overview

Aspetar is the first specialised Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in the Gulf region.

It provides the highest possible medical treatment for sports-related injuries in a state-of-the-art facility, staffed by some of the world’s leading sports medicine practitioners and researchers ....


The Emir’s Cup 2013 Champions, Al Rayyan, at Aspetar visiting injured teammate. The Emir’s Cup 2013 Champions, Al Rayyan, at Aspetar visiting injured teammate Alfaro Fernandez Gay ... Read more
Justin Gatlin: “Aspetar made me feel incredibly comfortable right away” Doha, Qatar (May 19, 2013) - Following a victorious run at the 2013 IAAF Diamond League in Doha last... Read more
Visiting Professional Footballer Praises Aspetar Keith Andrews: “The facilities are incredible, there is just nothing like this in the UK” Read more
Aspetar’s NSMP Doctors Amongst First in the World to introduce New Guidelines on... Doha, Qatar (May 04, 2013) – Specialists from Aspetar’s innovative National Sports Medicine Programm... Read more
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Prof Karim Khan Prof Karim Khan is Director of Research and Education at Aspetar. He has previously worked with international athletes from several Australi... See full profile
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