Alorf Hospital in Jahra, Kuwait: specialties, doctors and booking

Alorf Hospital is in Jahra, in Kuwait's Jahra Governorate. According to its website, it began in 1998 as a single obstetrics and gynecology clinic, became a day surgery center in 2004 and grew into a hospital with many specialties in 2007. It describes itself as a secondary care hospital with 100 beds. It now treats adults and children, but its website still lists more doctors under obstetrics and gynecology than under any other department.

Specialties at Alorf

Alorf's website lists 29 departments and services. The 19 clinical departments and clinics it describes are below, followed by its emergency, support and home care services. Tebaba lists doctors in some of them. Where it does, a link to those doctors follows the department's description.

Obstetrics and gynecology

The department cares for women through normal and high risk pregnancies and offers pain relief in labor, supervised by a consultant. It performs gynecological operations and treats urinary incontinence and recurrent miscarriage.

On Tebaba: 9 doctors listed under Alorf gynecologists.

Infertility and IVF

Fertility care here starts with a full assessment. Treatments include intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) and freezing of semen and testicular tissue. The department also treats polycystic ovaries, helps bring on ovulation and works out the fertile days.

On Tebaba: fertility doctors are listed with Alorf gynecologists.

Pediatrics and neonatology

Pediatricians check children's growth and development and give newborns a full checkup after birth. They treat conditions such as asthma, constipation, gastroenteritis, urinary tract infections and other infections.

On Tebaba: 7 doctors listed under Alorf pediatricians.

Cardiology

Cardiologists diagnose disease of the heart's arteries and of other blood vessels (coronary and peripheral vascular disease) at an early stage. They treat abnormal blood fats (dyslipidemia), high blood pressure that is hard to control and heart rhythm disorders. They also assess how well the heart works and check for heart complications of diabetes and high blood pressure.

On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Alorf cardiologists.

Internal medicine

Internal medicine diagnoses and treats diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis and hormone disorders.

Endocrinology

The endocrinology clinic treats diabetes and disorders of the thyroid, parathyroid, pituitary and adrenal glands. The clinic also treats osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, insulin resistance, ovarian cysts, obesity, high cholesterol, growth hormone deficiency and delayed puberty.

Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists treat Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, fatty liver and raised liver enzymes. They also offer a programmable gastric balloon for obesity and remove stomach and colon polyps by endoscopy, without surgery.

On Tebaba: 1 doctor listed under Alorf gastroenterologists.

General surgery

General surgeons do weight loss surgery (sleeve and bypass) and diagnose and treat breast, thyroid and colon tumors. They repair hernias, remove the gallbladder and appendix by laparoscopy and do gastroscopy and colonoscopy. Anal fissures, hemorrhoids and rectal prolapse are treated too.

Obesity

Alorf has a unit for severe obesity. It runs diet, behavior and exercise programs and does weight loss surgery: sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding and gastric bypass. Tummy tucks, liposuction and laser fat reduction (lipolysis) are available too.

Orthopedics

Orthopedic surgeons treat arthritis, sports injuries and fractures in children and adults. They do joint replacement, keyhole (arthroscopic) reconstruction of the knee's anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), deformity correction and limb lengthening and reconstruction. They also treat disc problems in the neck and lower back.

Urology

Urologists break up urinary stones with shock waves (ESWL) without surgery and use endoscopes to remove stones, bladder tumors and prostate tissue. A urodynamics unit tests how the bladder works and treats incontinence and overactive bladder. Men are treated for infertility and erectile dysfunction. In children, the department repairs abnormalities of the urinary and genital organs.

On Tebaba: 1 doctor listed under Alorf urologists.

Ophthalmology

Eye surgeons do LASIK and stitchless cataract surgery with foldable lens implants. They treat diabetic eye disease (retinopathy) with argon laser and eye injections, and they operate on squints. Tests include fluorescein angiography (a dye test of the blood vessels at the back of the eye), visual field testing and eye ultrasound.

On Tebaba: 1 doctor listed under Alorf ophthalmologists.

ENT (ear, nose and throat)

The ENT clinic tests hearing, balance, voice, smell and taste. It removes nasal polyps by endoscopic surgery, takes out children's tonsils and adenoids with coblation (a low temperature method) and fits ear ventilation tubes. It also examines the vocal cords with a flexible scope and reshapes the nose and ears (rhinoplasty and otoplasty).

On Tebaba: 2 doctors listed under Alorf ENT doctors.

Plastic surgery

Plastic surgery covers the face, nose, ears, eyelids and breasts, plus tummy tucks, body lifts, liposuction and fat injection. Surgeons also treat burns and old scars and offer skin tightening and stretch mark treatment. Smaller cosmetic procedures, to add volume, refresh the skin or reduce fat, are done in the outpatient clinic.

On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Alorf plastic surgeons.

Dermatology

Dermatologists treat warts and eczema and use Botox for heavy sweating and wrinkles. Laser is used on acne scars and aging facial skin and for hair and tattoo removal. Mesotherapy (small injections into the skin) is offered for the face, hair loss and fat reduction.

Dental

The dental department offers braces for all ages, cleaning and whitening, veneers, fixed and removable replacement teeth and teeth fixed on implants. It treats patients with complex medical conditions or disabilities. CEREC restorations, made fully in ceramic, are done in a single visit.

Physical medicine and rehabilitation

Doctors here treat joint and rheumatic disease and long term neck, back and joint pain. Rehabilitation is offered for children with special needs, sports injuries, muscle weakness and recovery after a stroke. Botox injections are given for stiff, tight muscles (spasticity) in adults and children.

Diabetic wound care

The clinic treats chronic wounds, bedsores, gangrene, burns, diabetic foot, nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) and ingrown toenails. It also offers regular diabetic foot checks and plasma injections to help wounds heal.

Nutrition and diet clinic

The clinic draws up diet plans for weight loss or weight gain at any age, for pregnancy and breastfeeding and for people with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or anemia.

Emergency, support and home care services

• Emergency Department: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for general, children's and women's (obstetric and gynecological) emergencies, with 18 observation beds.
• Laboratory: open 24 hours a day for full checkups and for diabetes, hormone and fertility tests.
• Diagnostic Imaging: open 24 hours a day, with X ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI and mammography. Exams need a doctor's request. Most are booked by appointment.
• Pharmacy: open 24 hours a day.
• Nursery: on the 3rd floor of the new building, with 32 cribs, 1 neonatal intensive care (NICU) isolation room and nursing care 24 hours a day.
• Operating rooms: 9 in total, with an intensive care unit and observation rooms.
• Rooms and suites: private rooms and First Class rooms, each with its own bathroom. There are also 12 royal suites, each with a reception hall, a bedroom, a companion's room and a kitchen. Al Joury Ballroom is a hall where families can hold a reception after a birth.
• Home care: the website describes personal care at home supervised by nurses, with visits more than once a day if needed, but gives no phone number for it.

Alorf doctors on Tebaba

Tebaba lists 30 doctors at Alorf Hospital in 10 specialties: gynecology, pediatrics, cardiology, plastic surgery, ENT, orthopedics, dermatology, gastroenterology, ophthalmology and urology.

Gynecology (9 doctors)

Pediatrics (7 doctors)

Cardiology (3 doctors)

Plastic surgery (3 doctors)

ENT (2 doctors)

Orthopedics (2 doctors)

Dermatology (1 doctor)

Gastroenterology (1 doctor)

Ophthalmology (1 doctor)

Urology (1 doctor)

See them all on the Alorf Hospital page on Tebaba.

Before your visit

Location. Map services place the hospital in Block 4, Jahra. Its website gives only a postal address (P.O. Box 2355, Jahra 01025) and a map pin on its contact page. The hospital says it has parking for patients and visitors.

Phone numbers.

• Main line, also for appointments: +965 2205 2555
• Emergency Department: +965 2455 5050 (its department page also gives extension 110)
• Insurance office: extension 746 on the main line
• Pharmacy: extension 107, WhatsApp +965 5125 5439
• Email: alorfmed@alorf.com

Booking. You can book in person at the outpatient counters, by phone or with the form on the hospital's website. Phone and counter booking runs from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 5 PM to 9 PM, but the site does not give the days. To book by phone, call +965 2205 2555 and dial the clinic's extension. The online form is a request: the hospital says it calls back within 3 hours for requests sent between 8 AM and 9 PM, Saturday to Thursday. The clinics also see patients without an appointment, but patients with one are seen first.

Clinic extensions on +965 2205 2555.

• Obstetrics and gynecology, infertility and IVF: 111, 172 or 173
• Pediatrics and cardiology: 420
• Plastic surgery, ENT and ophthalmology: 554 or 555
• General surgery, orthopedics and urology: 221 or 222
• Gastroenterology: 222
• Internal medicine: 223
• Dermatology: 444
• Dental: 663 or 666

On the day. The hospital asks patients to arrive 30 minutes before their appointment. If you are more than 15 minutes late, the appointment moves to another day. You get a reminder call before the appointment.

What to bring. New patients must bring their Civil ID, or the hospital may move the appointment. To register, also bring a copy of your Civil ID or passport and your insurance card if you have one. For pregnancy care, bring copies of your husband's Civil ID or passport and of your marriage contract. For a hospital stay, bring a valid ID, the marriage contract if you are giving birth and the medicines you take.

Insurance and payment. The hospital says it has arrangements with most medical insurance companies in Kuwait. To check your plan, call the insurance office on extension 746, which the hospital says answers 24 hours a day. Before any stay or surgery, the office gives a cost estimate and asks your insurer for approval. Outpatients pay before the appointment. Inpatients pay when they leave, by cash, debit card or Visa.

Emergency and hours. The Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You do not need to call before you arrive. The website does not publish clinic hours or visiting hours. Visitors ask at the Main Reception for a patient's room. People with a cold, flu or chickenpox are asked not to visit.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alorf Hospital?

Alorf Hospital is in Jahra, in Jahra Governorate. Map services place it in Block 4. Its postal address is P.O. Box 2355, Jahra 01025.

Which specialties does Alorf Hospital have?

Its website has pages describing these clinical departments and clinics: obstetrics and gynecology, infertility and IVF, pediatrics and neonatology, cardiology, internal medicine, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, obesity, orthopedics, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, plastic surgery, dermatology, dental care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, diabetic wound care and nutrition.

How do I book an appointment?

Call +965 2205 2555 and dial the clinic's extension, book at the outpatient counters or send the online form on alorf.com. Phone and counter booking runs from 9 AM to 1 PM and from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Does Alorf Hospital have a 24 hour emergency department?

Yes. The hospital says its Emergency Department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for general, children's and women's (obstetric and gynecological) emergencies. You do not need to call first. The number is +965 2455 5050.

Does the hospital accept insurance?

The hospital says it has arrangements with most medical insurance companies in Kuwait. Call the insurance office on +965 2205 2555, extension 746, to check your plan.

Is Alorf Hospital accredited?

Accreditation Canada's directory lists Alorf Hospital at Platinum level in its Qmentum program. The hospital says it reached Platinum in 2025, after Gold in 2013.

Which specialties does Tebaba list at Alorf?

Gynecology (9 doctors), pediatrics (7), cardiology (3), plastic surgery (3), ENT (2), orthopedics (2), dermatology (1), gastroenterology (1), ophthalmology (1) and urology (1).

To compare these doctors, open the Alorf doctors listing on Tebaba and filter by specialty.