ACS Doctors

Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to the ACS Infirmary’s general questions and answers. These questions and answers came from faculty and staff like you. We hope you find them helpful and informative.

Please let us know if you encounter any problems or have suggestions by contacting the lower school nurse Ms. Avedissian on ext 156 or the upper school nurse Ms. Halawi on ext. 132.

1)    Who are the ACS doctors?

Dr. Wajdi Khaddaj and Dr Madeline Akel are the ACS doctors. Both are licensed general practitioners from the American University Hospital Family Medicine department.

2)    How do I reach the ACS doctors on the week ends or outside their working schedule?

You can contact both doctors on their mobile phones in case of an emergency.

Dr. Wajdi Khaddaj   Tel:  03-625777

Dr. Madeleine Akel Tel: 03-891418

3)   If I am on a chronic medication how can I renew and fill out my prescription?

You need to schedule an appointment to see the ACS doctor and tell him/her about your condition so that he /she will note it in your medical file and a renewal of prescription will be issued at the beginning of each month.

4)   I need to see a pediatrician for my children. What do I do?

You can either choose one of the pediatricians recommended by the ACS infirmary from the list of doctors in your ACS telephone directory booklet or you can call the ACS doctor.

5)   I have a health emergency after school hours. What can I do?

Call the school nurse and inform her about your condition who in turn will direct you to the appropriate channels.

6)   When is the ACS doctor available at school?

Each doctor has specific schedule he or she works on. You can check out the schedule on the doctor’s bulletin board to make an appointment.