What is the ruling on a woman going to a male doctor for women, given his known skill in his specialty, or must the doctor be a woman?
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The questioner : The questioner says: What is the ruling on a woman going to a male doctor for women, given his known skill in his specialty, or must the doctor be a woman? We ask for your guidance.
The Shaykh : If there is a female doctor, she should not go to any other male doctor. However, if there is no skilled female doctor and she fears that this female doctor will mess up her treatment, and she goes to a skilled male doctor, there is no harm, but on the condition that a mahram (a relative one may not marry) is with her, because it is not permissible for a person to be alone with a woman, whether he is a doctor or anyone else.
The Shaykh : If there is a female doctor, she should not go to any other male doctor. However, if there is no skilled female doctor and she fears that this female doctor will mess up her treatment, and she goes to a skilled male doctor, there is no harm, but on the condition that a mahram (a relative one may not marry) is with her, because it is not permissible for a person to be alone with a woman, whether he is a doctor or anyone else.