Neymar to undergo surgery at Aspetar hospital in Doha

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Published March 9th, 2023 - 05:46 GMT

Neymar to undergo surgery at Aspetar hospital in Doha

Neymar in Aspetar.

Highlights

Brazilian and Paris Saint-Germain football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior will undergo surgery

Brazilian and Paris Saint-Germain football superstar Neymar da Silva Santos Junior will undergo surgery, at Aspetar, the world-renowned Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Doha, Qatar.

Aspetar's expert ankle surgeon, Pr Pieter D'Hooghe and renowned ankle surgeon Pr. James Calder from London, will perform the surgery.

This is not the first time Neymar has visited Aspetar. In January 2019, he underwent a series of medical tests and assessments at the hospital as part of his rehabilitation following a metatarsal injury he sustained in February 2018.

Aspetar's Surgery department is renowned for its expertise in performing sports and arthroscopic surgical procedures using the most advanced techniques and equipment. Aspetar is trusted by top athletes from around the world, making it the ideal destination for Neymar's surgery.

In addition Aspetar is the official medical partner of Paris Saint-Germain.

Background Information

Aspetar

Aspetar is a world leading specialised orthopaedic and sports medicine hospital, and the first of its kind in the Middle East. Since 2007, with a world expert team, the hospital has provided top-level comprehensive medical treatment to all athletes in a state-of-the-art facility that sets new standards internationally.

In 2009, Aspetar was accredited as a “FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence”. In 2013, Aspetar was adopted as a reference collaborator centre by the Gulf Countries Council (GCC) Health Ministers Council and “IOC Research Centre for Prevention of Injury and Protection of Athlete Health” in 2014.

In 2015, Aspetar has been recognised as the “IHF Reference Centre for Athlete and Referee Health”. In 2017, Aspetar was awarded World Health Organization’s Patient Safety Friendly Hospital-Level 3 designation.

In 2018, Aspetar – Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital was officially awarded Diamond Level accreditation status by Accreditation Canada. This is the highest level of accreditation award possible under the program and awarded to highly committed and quality-oriented organizations that monitor outcomes, use evidence and best practice to improve services. Aspetar is now the first hospital in the State of Qatar to be awarded this coveted Diamond Level Status. Aspetar is a member–organisation of Aspire Zone Foundation, Qatar’s innovative sports and healthy lifestyle destination.