دکتر سحرناز سجادیان

I underwent my third Immigration New Zealand medical examination at Atieh Clinic, having previously completed the process in Germany and New Zealand without any issues. Unfortunately, Atieh Clinic in Tehran was a nightmare. After a similar experience happened to a friend of mine, I decided to share my experience to help others make an informed choice. My medical examination was officially recorded as being conducted by Dr. Saharnaz Sajjadian. However, I never met her. Instead, an unknown person performed the examination, yet their name was not mentioned anywhere in my records. Shockingly, Dr Sajadian still signed the report, falsely declaring that she conducted the examination. The individual handling my case lacked knowledge of New Zealand’s immigration medical procedures. She entered the wrong examination dates in the system, failing to understand that exam dates reflect when the tests are performed—not when results are received. All my exams, including the clinical assessment, urine and blood tests, and X-ray, were conducted on 22 October 2022. She even confused the NZER and NZHR medical codes, two distinct identifiers, and wrote the incorrect one on Dr Sajadian’s letterhead, then used Dr Sajadian’s stamp and signature to validate incorrect information. The staff denied me access to my own medical results, which violates Immigration New Zealand regulations. Despite multiple visits and insisting on my right to access my records, they still refused to provide me with any documentation. Instead, they told me to obtain my test results directly from the laboratory. Only after I firmly stated that I would file a formal complaint with Immigration New Zealand did they reluctantly provide a copy—a clear attempt to withhold information and prevent scrutiny. When I finally received my medical records, I discovered the section asking: “Does the client want to receive an email confirmation when their health case has been completed and if Immigration New Zealand requires more information?” had been marked ‘No’ without my consent, meaning they deliberately opted out on my behalf. This suggests a deliberate attempt to prevent clients from reviewing their own records, possibly to cover up false information and, as a result, avoid complaints to authorities such as: 1. Falsifying the 501 Medical Examination location (falsely recorded as Atieh Clinic when it actually took place at Jam Building, Shahrak-e Gharb, Tehran) 2. Misrepresenting the examiner’s identity 3. Preventing clients from receiving important updates by falsely marking ‘No’ on their behalf without consent Since there are very few approved clinics in Tehran, Atieh Clinic operates without accountability, knowing that clients have no other choice. I strongly advise those seeking immigration medical exams to be extremely cautious and, if possible, choose a different clinic. Immigration New Zealand should seriously reconsider Atieh Clinic’s approval as an approved panel physician due to unethical practices, misreporting, and lack of professionalism.