New Mowasat Hospital in Salmiya, Kuwait: specialties, doctors and booking

New Mowasat Hospital is a private general hospital on Yousef Ben Hamoud Street in Salmiya, in Kuwait's Hawalli Governorate. It treats Kuwaitis and residents of all ages. It has a 24 hour emergency department, a center for children and newborns, a women's health center and an IVF center. The hospital says it was founded in 1965 as one of the first private hospitals in Kuwait. Joint Commission International (JCI) and Accreditation Canada both list it as accredited.

Specialties at New Mowasat

The hospital's website lists 26 departments in Salmiya. The 19 specialty departments are described below. Six are emergency and support services, listed at the end of this section with home healthcare. The 26th is the International Visiting Doctors program, which brings specialists from hospitals abroad to see patients at New Mowasat. Under some departments you will find a link to New Mowasat doctors in the same specialty on Tebaba.

Obstetrics and gynecology center

Women of all ages come here for pregnancy care, delivery and care after birth. Gynecology care covers regular checkups and screening, family planning, infertility and menopause treatment, including hormone replacement therapy. A fetal medicine service looks after high risk pregnancies. The Women's Wellness Program gives advice on nutrition, exercise and stress.

On Tebaba: 4 doctors listed under New Mowasat gynecologists.

IVF, reproductive medicine and surgery center

Both partners are tested. Treatments include intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF, sperm injection into the egg (ICSI and IMSI), laser assisted hatching and embryo freezing. Men with no sperm in the semen can have sperm taken out surgically. Embryos can be tested for inherited disorders before they are placed in the womb (PGD). The center also does keyhole surgery to find and treat causes of infertility and a procedure to open blocked fallopian tubes. Couples who have had repeated IVF failure are treated here too.

Pediatrics and neonatology center

Children from birth to adolescence are seen for checkups, vaccinations and conditions such as asthma, allergies, diabetes, bedwetting and ADHD. Pediatricians also treat children with heart, kidney or digestive disease. The neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) works 24 hours a day for premature and sick newborns, including babies who need a ventilator. Neonatologists resuscitate newborns in the delivery room and in the operating room during cesarean sections. Healthy newborns stay in a nursery, where they have newborn screening.

On Tebaba: 5 doctors listed under New Mowasat pediatricians.

Internal medicine clinic

This clinic is for preventive care, medical tests and imaging. Its doctors also treat long term illness and follow it up over time, with medicines and changes to daily habits.

Cardiology department

Cardiologists treat coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy) and diseases of the heart valves and of the sac around the heart (pericardium). Tests include echocardiography, exercise stress ECG, 24 hour Holter monitoring and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring. The hospital's website does not mention cardiac catheterization or heart surgery.

On Tebaba: 4 doctors listed under New Mowasat cardiologists.

Diabetes and endocrinology center

Diabetes care covers type 1 and type 2 diabetes, diabetes in pregnancy (gestational diabetes) and MODY, an inherited form of diabetes. Other conditions treated here are thyroid disease (including nodules and cancer), obesity, high blood fats (cholesterol and triglycerides), polycystic ovary syndrome, excess hair growth, pituitary tumors, short stature and vitamin deficiency. People with diabetes get education on managing it themselves, nutrition advice, insulin therapy and blood sugar monitoring.

Digestive diseases and endoscopy center

Gastroenterologists treat ulcers, acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and chronic liver disease, follow up liver transplant patients and screen for bowel and liver cancer. In endoscopy, a thin tube with a camera is passed into the esophagus, stomach, duodenum or colon. It is used to stop bleeding, to remove polyps and swallowed objects, to place feeding tubes and to widen narrowed areas with dilation or a stent. The center also does ERCP for stones in the bile and pancreatic ducts, capsule endoscopy and tests of gut acidity and movement.

On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under New Mowasat gastroenterologists.

Nephrology and dialysis department

Kidney conditions treated here include protein in the urine, nephrotic syndrome, inflammation of the kidney filters (glomerulonephritis) and polycystic kidney disease. High blood pressure, a common cause of kidney disease, is treated too. The department does kidney function tests and runs a Dialysis Center for people with chronic kidney disease.

Respiratory diseases and asthma department

Conditions treated here include asthma, COPD (chronic obstructive lung disease), chronic cough, chest infections, nasal and chest allergies and sinusitis. The department also treats widened, damaged airways (bronchiectasis), fluid around the lungs (pleural effusion), scarring of the lungs (pulmonary fibrosis) and high blood pressure in the lungs (pulmonary hypertension). It diagnoses lung cancer, sarcoidosis and tuberculosis and helps smokers to quit. Tests include lung function tests, chest ultrasound, bronchoscopy, drainage of fluid from the chest and an overnight sleep study for sleep apnea.

Neurology clinics

Neurologists treat stroke, headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, nerve and muscle disorders and sleep disorders.

Hematology clinic

The clinic treats iron deficiency and other anemias, including anemia before an operation and iron and vitamin B12 deficiency after weight loss surgery. Hematologists also see patients with sickle cell disease and other anemias in which red blood cells break down (hemolytic anemias). Other conditions treated are blood clots in the veins, bleeding and platelet disorders, blood disorders in pregnancy and bone marrow disorders (myeloproliferative neoplasms).

Rheumatology and physical medicine center

This center sees patients with rheumatoid arthritis, knee osteoarthritis and other forms of arthritis, autoimmune rheumatic disease, osteoporosis, gout, fibromyalgia, back and neck pain and sports injuries. It provides physiotherapy for inpatients and outpatients, with hydrotherapy, electrotherapy and a gym. Other treatments are device based treatment for chronic back and neck pain (MedX), non surgical device treatment for slipped discs (DRX9000), shock wave therapy, laser therapy and medical acupuncture. Rehabilitation is offered for children and for women after childbirth, including pelvic floor therapy.

General, laparoscopic and bariatric surgery center

Surgeons operate on the gallbladder, appendix, hernias, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum, thyroid and breast, including breast reconstruction. Gallbladder, appendix, hernia and colon operations can also be done by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery). Weight loss operations include gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy and adjustable gastric banding, with dietitians and psychologists in the team.

Orthopedics, joint replacement, sports and spine surgery center

Orthopedic surgeons replace knees and hips. They also do keyhole joint surgery (arthroscopy) and operate on the shoulder, spine, hand, foot and ankle. Spine surgeons correct a curved spine (scoliosis and kyphosis), using growth rods in young children. They treat slipped discs with radiofrequency or endoscopic disc removal. Narrowing of the spinal canal (spinal stenosis) is treated too. Other spine operations are artificial disc replacement in the neck and balloon kyphoplasty for spine fractures caused by osteoporosis. A sports medicine service treats sports injuries with physical therapy and rehabilitation.

Urology department

Kidney stones are treated with shock waves (ESWL), endoscopy or keyhole surgery through the skin. Urologists also operate on kidney masses and remove bladder masses and prostate tissue through the urethra. Men are seen for erectile dysfunction, infertility and chronic prostatitis. Women with urinary incontinence can have bladder function tests (urodynamic studies). Flexible endoscopy of the urinary tract is available for adults and children.

On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under New Mowasat urologists.

ENT and audiology center

ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctors treat ear infections, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, sinusitis, nasal allergies, nasal polyps, snoring and voice and swallowing problems. Ear operations include ear tubes, eardrum repair (tympanoplasty) and surgery on the bone behind the ear (mastoid surgery). Nose operations include straightening a deviated septum and shrinking enlarged tissue inside the nose (turbinates) with radiofrequency. Mouth and throat operations include removal of tonsils and adenoids, tongue tie release and microsurgery on the vocal cords. The audiology unit does hearing and balance tests, provides hearing aids, screens newborns' hearing and treats tinnitus.

On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under New Mowasat ENT doctors.

Ophthalmology and LASIK surgery center

Services include eye exams, LASIK to correct short sight, long sight and astigmatism, cataract surgery with an artificial lens, glaucoma treatment and care from retina specialists. Children's eye conditions are treated too. The center provides contact lenses and has an optical shop.

On Tebaba: 4 doctors listed under New Mowasat ophthalmologists.

Dermatology and cosmetics department

The department sees adults and children with eczema, psoriasis, acne, vitiligo, skin allergies, warts, herpes and other skin infections. It has a light therapy unit (phototherapy) for chronic skin disease and a laser unit for hair removal, skin rejuvenation, visible veins and dark patches on the skin (pigmentation). Cosmetic treatments include Botox (also for heavy sweating), fillers, mesotherapy for hair and skin, chemical peels and facial cleansing.

Dental department

The department offers general dental care, fillings, root canal treatment, implants, crowns, bridges, veneers, braces (orthodontics), whitening and night guards. Oral surgery covers removal of wisdom teeth under local or general anesthesia and treatment of cysts, injuries and infections of the mouth. The department takes 3D dental scans (CBCT) and designs and makes crowns by computer (CAD/CAM).

Emergency and support services

• Emergency: open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for patients of all ages, with a section for children. No appointment is needed. The hospital says patients are seen in the order they arrive. Reception staff then refer each patient to the right specialist. The hospital mentions an ambulance service but publishes no ambulance number.
• Anesthesia and intensive care: local, regional and general anesthesia, pain management and sedation for procedures such as endoscopy and MRI. The intensive care unit (ICU) monitors and treats critically ill patients 24 hours a day, with ventilators. The hospital also has a cardiac care unit (CCU).
• Laboratory: open 24 hours a day, for blood and urine tests, pathology (including cancer diagnosis), microbiology, chemistry and toxicology. Results can be viewed on the hospital's website with your Civil ID and mobile number.
• Radiology: open 24 hours a day. Scans include X rays, mammography (digital and 3D), ultrasound with Doppler, 4D pregnancy scans, CT (also of the heart), MRI, bone density scans (DEXA) and live X ray imaging (fluoroscopy). Radiologists also do biopsies and drainage guided by ultrasound or CT.
• Pharmacy: open 24 hours a day. The outpatient pharmacy is on the ground floor of the outpatient building. The inpatient pharmacy is in the basement of the inpatient building.
• Diet and nutrition: dietitians plan diets to lose or gain weight, including before and after weight loss surgery. They advise children, athletes, vegetarians and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. They also plan diets for food allergies, eating disorders, diabetes, insulin resistance, PCOS and heart, kidney, liver or digestive disease.
• Home healthcare: home nursing 24 hours a day for babies, older people and patients after surgery or childbirth, including injections and IV drips. Staff can also come to your home for doctor visits, lab and PCR samples, ECG, fetal heart monitoring in pregnancy (CTG), sleep studies, wound dressing and physiotherapy. Ambulance transfer to and from the hospital is available too. Book on +965 1826666.

New Mowasat doctors on Tebaba

Tebaba lists 35 doctors at New Mowasat Hospital in 9 specialties: orthopedics, pediatrics, cardiology, gynecology, ophthalmology, dermatology, ENT, gastroenterology and urology.

Orthopedics (6 doctors)

Pediatrics (5 doctors)

Cardiology (4 doctors)

Gynecology (4 doctors)

Ophthalmology (4 doctors)

Dermatology (3 doctors)

ENT (3 doctors)

Gastroenterology (3 doctors)

Urology (3 doctors)

See them all on the New Mowasat Hospital page on Tebaba.

Before your visit

Location. The hospital is on Yousef Ben Hamoud Street in Salmiya, in Hawalli Governorate. The 6661 in its address is a post office box, not a building number, although Google Maps shows it as one. To find the hospital, search a map for New Mowasat Hospital or the plus code 83VP+JW Salmiya. The outpatient clinics are in the hospital's Medical Plaza building, which is separate from the inpatient building. The hospital also runs New Mowasat Clinics in Mangaf, a separate polyclinic with its own page on Tebaba.

Parking. Valet parking is available for patients and visitors.

Phone and email.

• Main line, also for appointments and home healthcare: +965 1826666. Ask the operator for the clinic you need.
• WhatsApp for appointments: +965 5082 6666
• Patient relations, for concerns about your care: +965 9969 3373
• Email: info@newmowasat.com

Booking. Call +965 1826666, send a WhatsApp message to +965 5082 6666, fill in the booking form on the hospital's website or book at the clinic reception in the Medical Plaza. On the form, choose Salmiya Branch (NMH), the department, the doctor, a date and a morning or evening appointment. Then enter your name and mobile number. Most clinics see patients at a booked time, so the hospital asks you to book in advance and to arrive 15 minutes early to fill in forms. The booking page adds that patients more than 15 minutes late may not be seen.

Online services. You can book a remote consultation with the hospital's doctors (teleconsultation) on its website. Lab results can be viewed online after you log in with your Civil ID, your mobile number and a code sent by SMS.

Emergency and hours. If someone's life is in danger, call 112. The hospital says its emergency department is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for patients of all ages. The laboratory, radiology and pharmacy are open around the clock too. The hospital publishes no separate emergency or ambulance number. Its main line is +965 1826666. Outpatient clinics are open Saturday to Thursday from 8 AM to 10 PM. On Friday they open in the afternoon, so call to check the hours.

Insurance. The hospital's billing page names 21 insurance companies and claims administrators, among them Gulf Insurance Group (GIG), Al Ahleia, Kuwait Insurance Company, Gulf Takaful, MetLife Alico, Bupa, Allianz Worldwide and Nextcare. It also has agreements covering employees of KOC, KJO, Equate and Saipem. The hospital says the list may change, so check with its billing department or your insurer. It also says it aims to give cost estimates for procedures on request.

What to bring. For a clinic visit, bring your Civil ID or passport, your insurance card and cash or a credit card. The emergency department accepts any ID but prefers a Civil ID, plus your insurance card if you are insured. For a hospital stay, bring your Civil ID, the admission letter from your doctor, your insurance card, your current medicines in their original containers and, for childbirth, your marriage contract. Leave jewelry, large sums of money and other valuables at home.

Admission and rooms. The hospital admits patients referred by its own doctors or by private doctors from outside. Before a planned stay you choose your room, sign the admission conditions form and pay a deposit toward the procedure fees. Emergency admissions go through the emergency reception. The website lists eight types of suites, among them the Royal, Gold and Junior suites, with photos but no prices.

Visiting. Ward visiting hours are 10 AM to 12 noon, 3 PM to 5 PM and 8 PM to 11 PM, with two visitors at a time. Children aged 14 and over may visit with the nurse's permission. Younger children may not visit. Intensive care (ICU and CCU) visiting hours are 7 AM to 9 AM and 5 PM to 8 PM, also with two visitors at a time. People with a cold or an infection should not visit. These limits do not apply when a family holds a reception for visitors after a birth.

Languages. The hospital's website is in English and Arabic. Almost every doctor profile on it lists English and Arabic as the doctor's languages.

Frequently asked questions

Where is New Mowasat Hospital?

On Yousef Ben Hamoud Street in Salmiya, in Hawalli Governorate. The outpatient clinics are in the hospital's Medical Plaza building. On Google Maps, search for New Mowasat Hospital or the plus code 83VP+JW Salmiya.

Is the emergency department at New Mowasat Hospital open 24 hours?

Yes, according to the hospital. Its emergency department sees patients of all ages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, without an appointment. It has a section for children. Bring an ID (a Civil ID is preferred) and your insurance card if you have one. If someone's life is in danger, call 112. The hospital publishes no separate emergency number. Its main line is +965 1826666.

How do I book an appointment at New Mowasat Hospital?

Call +965 1826666 and ask for the clinic, send a WhatsApp message to +965 5082 6666, use the booking form on newmowasat.com or book at the clinic reception. Choose Salmiya Branch (NMH) on the form and arrive 15 minutes before your appointment.

Does New Mowasat Hospital accept insurance?

The hospital's billing page names 21 insurance companies and claims administrators, including GIG, Al Ahleia and Bupa. It also has agreements for employees of KOC, KJO, Equate and Saipem. The list may change, so check with the hospital's billing department or your insurer.

Is New Mowasat Hospital accredited?

Yes. Joint Commission International (JCI) lists New Mowasat Hospital in its directory of accredited organizations, with an effective date of 9 November 2010. Accreditation Canada's directory lists it at the Diamond level, the highest of its three levels. Neither directory gives an expiry date.

Which specialties does New Mowasat Hospital have?

The hospital's website lists 26 departments, among them 19 specialty departments. For women and children there are the obstetrics and gynecology center, the IVF center and the pediatrics and neonatology center. The medical departments are internal medicine, cardiology, diabetes and endocrinology, digestive diseases and endoscopy, nephrology and dialysis, respiratory diseases and asthma, rheumatology and physical medicine, neurology and hematology. Surgical care covers general and weight loss surgery, orthopedics and spine surgery, urology, ENT and eye surgery, including LASIK. The other two are dermatology and dental care. The hospital's support services include emergency, anesthesia and intensive care, the laboratory, radiology, the pharmacy and nutrition services.

Which specialties does Tebaba list at New Mowasat Hospital?

Orthopedics (6 doctors), pediatrics (5), cardiology (4), gynecology (4), ophthalmology (4), dermatology (3), ENT (3), gastroenterology (3) and urology (3).

To compare these doctors, open the New Mowasat doctors listing on Tebaba and filter by specialty or language.