Is it permissible for women to seek treatment from a non-Muslim female doctor?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This question asks whether it is permissible to seek treatment from a non-Muslim female doctor, specifically regarding examinations for women?

Answer:
It is not permissible to seek treatment from a non-Muslim if a skilled Muslim is available; in that case, one should be treated by the Muslim. It is permissible to be treated by a disbeliever if no skilled Muslim doctor is found, due to pressing need or dire necessity. However, as long as a Muslim doctor or female doctor is available, treatment should be sought from Muslims, as they are aware of the ailments of Muslims and offer advice, whereas a disbeliever does not advise a Muslim because he is an enemy to the Muslim and does not give advice. But in cases of pressing need or dire necessity, there is no harm; if no one else is found, one may be treated by them. Yes.