Hilana Sedarous

Hilana Sedarous (1904–1998) was an Egyptian physician. She was the first modern Egyptian woman doctor, the first Coptic female doctor. Born in Tanta, studied medicine and mathematics in London from 1922, M.D. 1930. Opened private clinic specializing in gynaecology and obstetrics, worked at Kitchener Hospital and Coptic Hospital in Cairo until age 70. Quotes The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. Motto often cited with her biography I dreamt of becoming a doctor to ease the pain and suffering of the sick. Women were regarded as second-class citizens and they stood in the background while men stood in forefront – I decided it was time to challenge that. Medicine knows no gender, only service. After retiring, I turned to children – translating stories for them is another way of healing. External links