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Edmonton doctor helps treat Syrians via online consultations

An Edmonton-based doctor is helping save lives in Syria from thousands of kilometres away. "If they need my help, I'm available," says Dr. Maher Saqqur, a critical care neurologist with Alberta Health Services. CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis talks to Saqqur about how he helps from afar.

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This doctor is saving lives in Syria, from thousands of kilometers away here in Canada. This story originally aired on June 25, 2013.

An Edmonton-based doctor is helping save lives in Syria, from thousands of kilometres away. "If they need my help, I'm available," says Dr. Maher Saqqur, a critical care neurologist with Alberta Health Services.

CBC's Ioanna Roumeliotis talks to Saqqur about how he helps patients from afar via the internet.