Our hearts go out for the passing of Dr. Abdulrahman Taha Bakhsh, the father of saudi physicians
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By Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi
Words are not enough to express our untold sadness for the passing away of Dr. Abdulrahman Taha Bakhsh.
Where do I start with telling my story with a formidable man such as Dr. Abdulrahman? After all, this is the man who presented our medical sector to the world at a time when he was among a handful of Saudi physicians. He selflessly served his country and his nation and fulfilled the oath he took when he became a physician.
His departure may have left a void in the hearts of those who admired him, but they will find consolation in the fact that he left an indelible mark in their hearts and on the Kingdom’s healthcare sector. Though a mere mortal, he immortalized by his achievements, and we pray for God to have mercy on him.
Dubbed the father of Saudi physicians, he was the man who opened up the private sector for other physicians from the university to work with him on a part-time basis. At the time, I was new to the medical practice in the private sector, and Dr. Fouad Azab was our experienced connection to the university when we first worked at Dr. Abdulrahman’s hospital.
That was when I first got to know him, and that’s when I realized that Saudi doctors had a father figure to look up to, one who believed in them. That was the beginning of our acquaintance with the man who taught us the basics of our noble profession, the compassionate side of a doctor, and how well people should be treated. I was still a rookie back then, and he was the one who helped me hone my skills over the years, a favor that I owe him to this day. Working with him gave me the experience I needed in every aspect of the profession.
While working with him, I had the pleasure of meeting his daughters, who told me about the greatness of his fatherhood. His son Taha was not born yet, and I always admired the compassion with which he treated his children and coworkers. As years went by, I left his hospital, and eventually went back for help with pregnancy from my teacher, Dr. Samir Abbas. The result of his help with artificial insemination was my son Abdullah. After that, the place had a special place in my heart, and even more so after my daughter Israa was the result of another process at the same hospital, which thus became intertwined with the history of my family.
Then, breast cancer hit me when I least expected it, and I was destined to go to Bakhsh hospital for treatment. Whenever I visited my physician and brother, Professor Mahmoud, the memories came rushing back. Throughout my treatment, he would not charge me a single riyal, and even got angry when I insisted on paying. He taught me what it means to be noble and honorable, and I owe him my life.
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| Dr. Samia Al-Amoudi received a letter of appreciation from Dr. Taha Abdulrahman Bakhsh, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Dr. Bakhsh, for this article, which the Arabic daily Al-Madina ran on 6 February 2011. |
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