Al Seef Hospital in Salmiya, Kuwait: specialties, doctors and booking
Tebaba · · Updated · 11 min read
Al Seef Hospital is a private hospital on the seafront in Salmiya, in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate. It was established in 2009 and belongs to United Medical Services Company (UMS), a Kuwaiti company that invests in healthcare. The hospital says it focuses mainly on women's and children's health. It also has medical and surgical departments. Accreditation Canada's directory lists it at Diamond level.
Specialties at Al Seef
The hospital's website lists 14 clinical departments. Two of them are split further. Internal medicine has seven units. The oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry department has six dental clinics. Tebaba lists doctors from 7 of the 14 departments. You will find a link to them under each of those seven.
Obstetrics and gynecology
The labor and delivery room is on the same floor as the cesarean section room, the operating rooms and the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The delivery suites have remote monitors, so the team can follow each labor from outside the room and the mother keeps her privacy. The department's outpatient clinics diagnose and treat gynecological and fertility problems.
On Tebaba: 10 doctors listed under Al Seef gynecologists.
Reproductive medicine and IVF
The hospital lists one doctor at its Reproductive Medicine and IVF Center, the head of its fertility medicine unit. The website does not describe the center's treatments, so call 1881122 to ask what it offers.
Pediatrics and neonatology
The department gives children both routine and specialist care. It has intensive care for newborns and premature babies. The hospital's English website says its pediatric intensive care unit also cares for seriously ill children and children after surgery, but its Arabic website mentions newborns only, so call 1881122 to check. The hospital's pediatric surgery service treats hernias, undescended testes, appendicitis, pyloric stenosis (a narrowing at the stomach outlet in babies), reflux and gallstones. Some of these operations are done by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). The service also advises pregnant women whose unborn baby has an abnormality.
On Tebaba: 10 doctors listed under Al Seef pediatricians, including a pediatric gastroenterologist.
Internal medicine
Internists diagnose and treat common, sudden and long term illnesses that do not need surgery. The hospital lists seven units under internal medicine: pulmonary diseases, cardiology, gastroenterology, diabetology and endocrinology, neurology, hematology and rheumatism.
On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Al Seef gastroenterologists and 2 under Al Seef cardiologists.
General surgery
Surgeons here remove tumors and operate on the thyroid, breast, gallbladder, appendix, spleen and digestive tract, many of these by laparoscopy and some as day cases. They also treat reflux, diabetic foot, heavy sweating of the hands and armpits, varicose veins and poor blood flow to the legs. The hospital's surgery pages cover chest (thoracic) surgery and cancer surgery too. Cancer surgery clinics run every Sunday and Wednesday.
On Tebaba: no general surgeons. The hospital's general surgery page also names 2 of its urologists. They are listed under Al Seef urologists.
Bariatric (obesity) unit
The unit treats obesity with diet advice and with exercise and behavior programs. Weight loss operations here are gastric band, gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and duodenal switch. Its surgeons also operate again on patients who had problems after an earlier obesity operation, such as a leak, too little weight loss or too much weight loss.
Urology
Kidney and urinary stones are treated here, including by stone breaking (lithotripsy). Other conditions treated include an enlarged prostate, male infertility, sexual problems in men and cancers of the kidney, bladder, prostate and testicle. Urologists see women with urinary problems together with the gynecology clinic and also treat children. Keyhole and endoscopic surgery is available.
On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Al Seef urologists.
ENT (ear, nose and throat)
The department treats ear, nose, sinus and throat problems, including hearing loss, dizziness, ringing in the ears (tinnitus), snoring, loss of smell and nasal allergy. Hearing can be tested from a baby's first day of life with the otoacoustic emission (OAE) test. Operations include endoscopic sinus surgery, straightening of the nasal septum, voice box surgery under the microscope, removal of tonsils and adenoids and repair of ear and nose deformities.
On Tebaba: 6 doctors listed under Al Seef ENT doctors.
Ophthalmology
The eye department covers diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, cataract, retina and cornea problems and squint in children. Tests include scans of the retina and optic nerve (OCT), a dye test of the blood vessels at the back of the eye (FFA), visual field tests and eye ultrasound. Laser is used for the retina, for glaucoma and after cataract surgery. Operations cover cataract, glaucoma, the eyelids, the tear ducts and squint. The department also prescribes glasses and contact lenses.
On Tebaba: 6 doctors listed under Al Seef ophthalmologists.
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
The department does reconstructive surgery after burns, injuries and tumor removal. It also treats cleft lip and palate, scars and hand problems. Cosmetic operations include tummy tuck, eyelid surgery, breast surgery, nose and ear reshaping, face and brow lifts and liposuction.
On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Al Seef plastic surgeons.
Dermatology
The department treats skin, hair, nail and foot problems, skin allergies and sexually transmitted infections. Dermatologists also remove cysts, moles and skin cancers. Treatments include freezing (cryotherapy), chemical peels, Botox, fillers and laser for unwanted hair, small veins, scars, pigmentation and tattoos. The hospital says it also runs a skin clinic for children.
Orthopedics
Worn joints, fractures and other bone and muscle injuries are treated here with surgery, joint implants, rehabilitation or medicines.
Physical medicine and physiotherapy
Physiotherapy and rheumatology work together here on arthritis, back and neck problems, osteoporosis, gout, sports injuries and recovery after knee, hip and shoulder surgery. The team has both male and female physiotherapists. Sessions are held in private. There are also programs for women before and after childbirth.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery and dentistry
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons deal with facial injuries, cysts and tumors of the jaw, jaw joint (TMJ) problems, teeth trapped in the jaw (impacted teeth), mouth ulcers and mouth infections. Six dental clinics cover cosmetic dentistry, oral surgery and implants, general dentistry and replacement teeth (prosthodontics), braces (orthodontics), root canal treatment and children's dentistry. Dental treatment can be done under conscious sedation, with nitrous oxide or under general anesthesia.
Support services and rooms
- Laboratory: in the basement, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for urgent and routine tests, with a blood bank. United Laboratories runs it. Some tests are sent to outside laboratories such as Biomnis in France. The laboratory can also collect samples from your home.
- Pharmacy: open 24 hours a day for inpatients and outpatients.
- Intensive care: an intensive care unit for critically ill patients.
- Diet and nutrition: diet plans and advice for obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney failure, pregnancy, lactose and gluten intolerance, sport and children. It also plans the diet of patients having obesity surgery.
- Psychology: the hospital's English website describes individual, group and family therapy for children and adults with depression, anxiety, stress, behavior problems or eating disorders. No psychologist is listed on its doctors pages, so call 1881122 to check.
- Rooms and suites: 105 inpatient rooms and suites over more than ten floors. For bookings and questions, call the suites coordinator on +965 5664 7695.
Al Seef doctors on Tebaba
Tebaba lists 57 doctors at Al Seef Hospital in 10 specialties: gynecology, pediatrics, dermatology, ENT, ophthalmology, orthopedics, gastroenterology, plastic surgery, urology and cardiology.
Gynecology (10 doctors)
High-risk pregnancy care, fetal medicine, prenatal diagnosis, fetal monitoring, 3D/4D ultrasound
Antenatal care, normal & cesarean birth, gynecology check-ups, family planning, menstrual disorders
Antenatal care, normal & cesarean birth, gynecology check-ups, family planning, menstrual disorders
Prenatal care, normal & cesarean deliveries, menstrual disorders, gynecology exams, family planning
High-risk pregnancy care, fetal medicine, 3D/4D ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis, fetal monitoring
Recurrent miscarriage, infertility, high risk pregnancy, laparoscopy & hysteroscopy, colposcopy
Prenatal care, normal and cesarean delivery, gynecology exams, family planning, menstrual disorders
Prenatal care, normal and cesarean births, gynecology exams, family planning, menstrual disorders
Prenatal care, normal & cesarean delivery, gynecology exams, menstrual disorders, family planning
Prenatal care, normal & cesarean delivery, gynecology exams, menstrual disorders, family planning
Pediatrics (10 doctors)
Hernia repair, appendectomy, circumcision, pediatric trauma surgery, neonatal surgery
Childhood illnesses, well-child visits, vaccinations, growth monitoring, developmental assessments
NICU care, premature infant care, neonatal jaundice, respiratory support, newborn screening
Reflux, celiac disease, chronic abdominal pain evaluation, nutritional assessment
Acute & chronic child illness, emergencies, asthma, digestive diseases, growth follow-up, vaccines
Pediatric diabetes care, thyroid disorders, puberty assessment, growth disorder evaluation
NICU care, premature infants, neonatal jaundice, respiratory support, newborn screening
Pediatric critical care, ventilator support, organ failure, emergency stabilization, post-op ICU
Well-child visits, vaccinations, growth monitoring, developmental assessments, childhood illnesses
Childhood illnesses, well-child visits, vaccinations, growth monitoring, developmental assessments
Dermatology (8 doctors)
Complex dermatologic conditions, psoriasis and eczema, injectables and peels, laser resurfacing,…
Acne and eczema, skin cancer and Mohs surgery, mole removal, Botox and filler, hair and scalp…
Skin diseases, Botox and filler, acne and acne scars, melasma and freckles, laser hair removal
Botox and filler, laser hair removal, hair loss treatment, melasma and pigmentation, laser tattoo…
Skin diseases of children and adults, Botox, fillers, melasma and pigmentation, laser hair removal
Acne and eczema, venereal diseases, male infertility, plasma for hair loss, dark circles
Botox injections, fillers, golden thread face lift, plasma for hair loss, skin and hair diseases
Eczema and psoriasis, hair loss and alopecia, nail diseases, Botox and filler, laser hair removal
ENT (6 doctors)
Ear disease, hearing loss, dizziness & tinnitus, sinusitis, snoring, voice problems, ENT emergencies
Ear diseases, hearing loss, vertigo, tinnitus, snoring, allergic rhinitis, sinus & nose surgery
Endoscopic sinus surgery, ear microsurgery, dizziness, sleep disorders, head and neck surgery
Head and neck surgery, rhinoplasty, delicate ear operations, cochlear implants, ear nerves
Rhinoplasty, sinus surgery, septoplasty, face and neck lift, eyelid surgery, Botox and fillers
Tonsillectomy, endoscopic sinus and eardrum surgery, sleep apnea, vertigo, tinnitus, hearing loss
Ophthalmology (6 doctors)
Eye pressure diseases, glaucoma laser, diagnostic eye tests, general eye conditions
Cataract & lens implants, LASIK, keratoconus, squint surgery, eyelid lift, glaucoma
LASIK & PRK, eye lasers, squint, corneal topography & eye scans, pterygium, glasses & lenses
Retinal repair, diabetic eye surgery, cataract surgery, glaucoma valves, retinal laser
Retinal surgery, eye injections, retinal laser, cataract surgery, squint surgery, glaucoma surgery
Squint and nystagmus, droopy eyelid, retinal laser, diabetic eye follow up, glaucoma follow up
Orthopedics (6 doctors)
Joint replacement surgeries, sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery, foot surgery
Knee replacement, hip replacement, knee arthroscopy, sports injuries, fractures
Hand and foot surgery, fracture reduction, arthroscopy, osteoarthritis, hip and knee replacement
Sports trauma, back and neck injuries, osteoarthritis, fractures, carpal tunnel release
Knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, ankle arthroscopy, fractures, hip and knee replacement
Shoulder and hand surgery, knee and foot surgery, sports injuries, joint arthroscopy, joint…
Gastroenterology (3 doctors)
Upper endoscopy & colonoscopy, Ultrasound of pancreatic & gastrointestinal diseases
Diagnostic and therapeutic upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy, Capsule endoscopy, ultrasound
Upper and Lower Gastrointestinal endoscopies, both diagnostic and therapeutic
Plastic surgery (3 doctors)
Face and neck lift, liposuction and body liposculpture, fat transfer, breast augmentation,…
Body sculpting with liposuction, breast lift and augmentation, breast reduction, tummy tuck,…
Surgical face and neck lift, eyelid and nose plastic surgery, breast surgery, tummy tuck,…
Urology (3 doctors)
Urinary tract tumours, urinary stones, enlarged prostate, male infertility, children's urology
Kidney and ureteral stones, prostate enlargement, urologic tumours, female incontinence, erectile…
Complex kidney stones, ureteral and bladder stones, urinary tumours, prostate enlargement, male…
Cardiology (2 doctors)
Treatment and follow-up of coronary artery disease, heart failure and cardiomyopathies, valvular…
Coronary artery disease: chest pain (angina), heart attack (myocardial infarction)
See them all on the Al Seef Hospital page on Tebaba.
Before your visit
Location. The hospital is on Al Blajat Street in Block 6 of Salmiya, facing the sea. Its website gives the address as 3 Al Blajat Street and also spells the street Belajat Street. P.O. Box 36904, Ras Al Salmiya 24760 is a postal address, not the building's location.
Phone numbers.
- Main line, also for appointments: 1881122
- Suites coordinator: +965 5664 7695
- Email: info@alseef-hospital.com
Booking. Call 1881122 or fill in the Book Now form on the hospital's website. Every doctor's page on the site has the same form. The form asks for your name, email, the doctor's name, a preferred date and a message. The website does not say how or when the hospital confirms the appointment. In November 2025 the hospital announced a mobile app for booking appointments, viewing your own and your family's medical records and following your test results. The website does not link to the app, so call 1881122 to ask how to download it.
Insurance. The hospital's website does not list the insurance companies it works with. Call 1881122 to check your plan before your visit.
Emergency and hours. The website names a head of the emergency department but does not publish emergency hours or a separate emergency number. The pharmacy and the laboratory are open 24 hours a day. Physiotherapy is open from 8 AM to 9 PM every day except Friday. The website does not give clinic opening hours. If someone's life is in danger, call 112. Otherwise, call 1881122 before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Al Seef Hospital?
On Al Blajat Street, Block 6, Salmiya, in Hawalli Governorate, facing the sea.
Does Al Seef Hospital have an emergency department?
Yes. The hospital's website names a head of its emergency department, but it does not publish the department's hours or a separate emergency number. If someone's life is in danger, call 112. Otherwise, call 1881122 before you go.
How do I book an appointment?
Call 1881122 or send the Book Now form on the hospital's website. The hospital also announced a mobile app in November 2025, but its website gives no download link, so ask about it on 1881122.
Which specialties does Al Seef Hospital have?
The hospital lists 14 departments: obstetrics and gynecology, reproductive medicine and IVF, pediatrics and neonatology, internal medicine, general surgery, the bariatric (obesity) unit, urology, ENT, plastic and reconstructive surgery, physical medicine and physiotherapy, oral and maxillofacial surgery with dentistry, ophthalmology, dermatology and orthopedics. Internal medicine includes units for lung, heart, digestive, diabetes and hormone, nerve, blood and rheumatic conditions.
Which specialties does Tebaba list at Al Seef?
Gynecology (10 doctors), pediatrics (10), dermatology (8), ENT (6), ophthalmology (6), orthopedics (6), gastroenterology (3), plastic surgery (3), urology (3) and cardiology (2).
Is Al Seef Hospital accredited?
Accreditation Canada's directory lists Al Seef Hospital at Diamond, the highest of its three levels (Gold, Platinum and Diamond). Kuwaiti newspapers reported the Diamond award in 2022 and again in 2025.
Are the pharmacy and laboratory open at night?
Yes. Both are open 24 hours a day.
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