How we verify your doctor and hospital
Before your case moves forward, we check three things: that your doctor is registered with Iran's Medical Council, that your hospital or clinic is who it says it is and is certified to admit international patients, and that your doctor actually operates there. We record the source and date of every check, and we re-check over time. Verification tells you a provider is real and licensed. It isn't a ranking, and it isn't a medical opinion.
What we check
| Check | What we look at | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor registration | That the doctor appears in the Medical Council of Iran's member search, with a name, specialty and city that match what we were told | IRIMC member search (official registry) |
| Facility status | That the hospital or clinic exists under the name given and, where relevant, holds certification to admit international patients | Ministry of Health list of certified hospitals, and the facility's own documents |
| Doctor and facility together | That your doctor operates at the facility where your treatment is planned | Confirmation from the facility or doctor, in writing |
| Procedure | That the doctor and facility perform the procedure you're asking about | The doctor or facility, in writing |
A treatment plan in Sahleva is always a doctor and a facility together, never a doctor alone.
How we record it
Every check is recorded with:
- its status: not yet verified, in progress, verified, expired, or rejected;
- its source: which registry or document it came from;
- who checked it, and when;
- when it needs re-checking.
Checks are kept as a history, not overwritten. When a check expires, the provider is re-verified before we rely on it again.
What you see
Your case shows your doctor and facility, with their verification status and the date it was last checked, stated plainly. If a check fails or lapses, we tell you, and your case doesn't move forward with that provider until it's resolved.
What verification is not
- Not a ranking. We don't rate doctors or publish "best surgeon" lists.
- Not a medical opinion. A verified doctor is a registered, licensed one. Whether a procedure suits you, and what to expect, are your doctor's to answer.
- Not a guarantee of outcome. No check can promise a result.
Check for yourself
You don't have to take our word for it. Our step-by-step guide on how to verify a doctor or hospital in Iran shows you how to use the same official Medical Council search yourself.
Related
- How it works: where verification sits in your case.
- Frequently asked questions: short answers on privacy, quotes and travel.
Sources
- Medical Council member search (سامانه جستجوی اعضاء) — Islamic Republic of Iran Medical Council (IRIMC). Accessed .
- List of Iranian Hospitals Licensed to Admit International Patients — Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Nairobi (list provided by the Ministry of Health and Medical Education). Accessed .