Taiba Hospital in Sabah Al Salem, Kuwait: specialties, doctors and booking
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Taiba Hospital is a private hospital for adults and children in Sabah Al Salem, in Kuwait's Mubarak Al Kabeer Governorate. It opened in December 2002 as Taiba Clinic, a day surgery center. It became a hospital in 2006. Joint Commission International (JCI) first accredited the hospital in December 2010. In July 2026 Kuwait's Ministry of Health said Taiba had renewed its Baby Friendly Hospital accreditation for the fourth time.
Specialties at Taiba Hospital
Taiba's list of departments includes 14 clinical specialties. One of them, the Mobility & Sports Center, groups orthopedics, spine surgery and pain management. The list also covers emergency care and support services such as the laboratory and radiology. Tebaba lists doctors from eight of these departments, grouped into seven Tebaba specialties. Where Tebaba has doctors, you will find a link under the department.
Obstetrics and gynecology
Pregnancy care on the 3rd floor covers normal and high risk pregnancies. Births can be normal or by cesarean, with epidurals for labor pain. The department's surgeons operate by keyhole surgery (laparoscopy) or through the cervix (hysteroscopy). Operations include hysterectomy and the removal of ovarian cysts, uterine polyps and uterine tumors. The department also treats infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and menopause symptoms. Contraception and Pap smear screening are available. The hospital says patients can choose a female doctor.
On Tebaba: see Taiba Hospital gynecologists.
IVF Unit
The IVF Unit, also on the 3rd floor, tests fertility in women and men, including semen analysis. Treatments include ovulation induction, intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF, intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), frozen embryo transfer, laser assisted hatching and preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). The unit also freezes sperm, eggs and embryos and retrieves sperm surgically for male infertility.
On Tebaba: see Taiba Hospital gynecologists.
Pediatrics
Pediatrics, on the 4th floor, sees children and newborns. Emergency care for children runs around the clock. A neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) cares for newborns and premature babies. The department gives vaccinations and looks after long term conditions such as asthma, epilepsy and cerebral palsy, as well as developmental conditions such as autism. Newborn jaundice is treated with phototherapy.
On Tebaba: 10 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital pediatricians.
Internal medicine
On the ground floor, internal medicine treats diabetes and its complications, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fever. It also sees patients with asthma and other lung disease, anemia and other blood disorders, kidney disease and sleep apnea.
Cardiology
Cardiologists on the 1st floor treat heart attacks, heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation, heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy) and high blood pressure. Tests include echocardiograms, ECGs and 24 hour Holter and blood pressure monitoring. They also do coronary angiography and place stents (PCI). A coronary care unit (CCU) monitors and treats patients with heart attacks.
On Tebaba: 5 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital cardiologists.
Gastroenterology
The gastroenterology department is on the 6th floor. Its doctors treat reflux, stomach ulcers, H. pylori infection, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as liver disease such as fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis. Procedures include colon cancer screening and polyp removal, capsule endoscopy (a small camera you swallow) and gastric balloons for weight loss. The team also does ERCP for bile duct problems and POEM, an endoscopic treatment for the swallowing disorder achalasia.
On Tebaba: 5 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital gastroenterology doctors.
Endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism
The department treats type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes, thyroid nodules, thyroid hormone problems and disorders of the pituitary and adrenal glands. Other conditions treated include vitamin D deficiency, osteoporosis, low testosterone, PCOS, short stature and delayed puberty.
General surgery
General surgeons on the 6th floor remove gallbladders and appendixes by laparoscopy (keyhole surgery) and repair hernias. They also operate on the colon, thyroid and breast and treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Weight loss (obesity) surgery and cancer surgery are done here too.
Mobility & Sports Center
The center treats bone, joint and spine problems and sports injuries, among them back and neck pain, arthritis, disc herniation, fractures and ligament or meniscus injuries. Its services include orthopedics, spinal neurosurgery, pain management, rheumatology, physiotherapy, nutrition and mental health care. Operations include knee and hip replacement and spine surgery. There are treatment programs for knee, neck, back, shoulder and wrist or hand pain.
ENT (ear, nose and throat)
ENT doctors, also on the 4th floor, see patients of all ages for ear infections, dizziness, hearing loss, sinusitis, nasal allergy, snoring and sleep apnea. They manage tonsil and adenoid problems and delayed speech in children. Operations include endoscopic and laser surgery of the nose, sinuses and throat, eardrum repair and ear tubes.
On Tebaba: 2 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital ENT doctors.
Ophthalmology
Eye surgeons on the 4th floor do stitchless cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), laser vision correction and lens implants. The department treats retina problems, diabetic eye disease and glaucoma, with laser or eye drops. Cosmetic work includes eyelid and eyebrow lifts, Botox and fillers.
On Tebaba: 2 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital ophthalmologists.
Urology and andrology
On the 4th floor, urologists treat kidney, ureter and bladder stones, enlarged prostate, prostate cancer, urinary infections and incontinence in children and adults. Male infertility and sexual problems are treated too. Operations include varicocele repair (for enlarged veins in the scrotum) and penile implants.
On Tebaba: 3 doctors listed under Taiba Hospital urologists.
Dermatology and laser
Skin, hair and nail disease is treated on the 3rd floor, where dermatologists also remove warts, cysts and skin growths. Cosmetic treatments include laser hair removal, fractional laser, Botox, fillers, PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections, chemical peels and microneedling.
Dental
Dentists on the 4th floor see children and adults. Care covers root canal treatment, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, dentures, implants and extractions, including wisdom teeth. Imaging includes panoramic dental scans and 3D cone beam CT.
Emergency and support services
Emergency, the laboratory, radiology, the pharmacy and anesthesia work 24 hours a day.
- Emergency: on the ground floor, for patients of all ages, with no appointment needed. It has 22 bed cubicles, a resuscitation bay, an isolation room and a cast room.
- Intensive care: a coronary care unit (CCU), an intensive care unit (ICU), a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and a surgical intensive care unit (SICU).
- Laboratory & Pathology: in the basement, with more than 1,200 tests and a blood bank.
- Radiology & Medical Imaging: in the basement, with two MRI suites, CT, 2D, 3D and 4D ultrasound, digital radiography and mammography.
- Pharmacy: on the ground floor, for patients and visitors. It fills clinic, inpatient and insurance prescriptions.
- Anesthesia: an assessment before surgery and care afterwards.
- Rehabilitation & Physiotherapy: on the 1st floor, for sprains, back and neck pain and recovery after joint replacement, ligament or spine surgery or a stroke.
- Nutrition & Diet: clinical dietitians for weight control, diabetes, heart and kidney disease, food allergies, pregnancy, breastfeeding and children from 6 months.
Taiba Hospital doctors on Tebaba
Tebaba lists 49 doctors at Taiba Hospital in 9 specialties: orthopedics, pediatrics, gynecology, cardiology, gastroenterology, urology, ENT, ophthalmology and dermatology.
Orthopedics (12 doctors)
Trauma and fractures, sports injuries, spinal conditions, joint pain, joint arthroplasty
Outpatient diagnosis and care, trauma and fractures
Spine surgery, orthopedic trauma surgery
Trauma and fractures, bone disorders, knee and hip arthroplasty, hand and foot surgery, neck and…
General Orthopedics
Peripheral nerve injuries, hand tendon injuries, hand and wrist deformities, microsurgery, wrist…
Emergency orthopedic cases, accident fractures and injuries, casting, local and joint injections
General Orthopedics
Open fractures, dislocations, road traffic and fall injuries, casting and injections, assisting in…
General Orthopedics
Orthopedic reconstruction and bone deformity correction, joint replacement
Limb lengthening, bone deformity correction, knee ligament injuries, knee joint preservation, bone…
Pediatrics (10 doctors)
Asthma and chest diseases, gastroenteritis, newborn care and growth, jaundice, emergencies
Newborn & premature care, NICU follow-up, breastfeeding & nutrition guidance, growth & development
Asthma, allergic rhinitis, COPD, pneumonia, chronic cough, lung fibrosis, sleep apnea, bronchoscopy
Pediatric emergency care, chest allergies, newborn follow-up, growth and development monitoring
Pediatric emergencies, newborn and NICU follow-up, jaundice, respiratory and digestive diseases
Pediatric emergencies, gastroenteritis, acute asthma, chest infections, neonatal resuscitation
Pediatric emergencies, respiratory allergies, neonatal monitoring, growth and development follow-up
Pediatric respiratory medicine, bronchial asthma, cystic fibrosis, primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD)
General pediatrics, growth & development, asthma & allergies, blood & immune disorders, newborn care
General pediatrics, asthma & allergies, digestive, heart & blood diseases, newborn care, nutrition
Gynecology (9 doctors)
Early gynecologic cancer detection, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy, prolapse, obstetric emergencies
Normal & cesarean delivery, high-risk pregnancy care, IUD insertion, gynecology exams, vaginoplasty
Antenatal & postnatal care, normal delivery, Pap smear, IUD insertion & removal, surgical assistance
Antenatal care and pregnancy monitoring, normal vaginal delivery, family planning services
IVF & IUI, infertility, high-risk pregnancy, PCOS, incontinence & prolapse, laparoscopy, menopause
Obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, antenatal care follow-up, normal vaginal delivery, IUI
Obstetric and gynecological ultrasound, antenatal follow-up, normal vaginal delivery, IUI
High-risk pregnancy, painless delivery, cesarean, infertility, postpartum care, family planning
Infertility, IVF and ICSI, IUI, recurrent miscarriage, PCOS, uterine fibroids, fertility laparoscopy
Cardiology (5 doctors)
Cardiac Catheterization and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention, follow-up and Treatment of Valve…
Critical Care Unit (CCU), echocardiography, cardiology Emergencies
Transthoracic and transesophageal echo, dobutamine stress echo, cardiac stress test, Holter…
Acute and Chronic Heart Failure, cardiac Arrhythmias, hypertension
Cardiac Echocardiography (Cardiac Echo), cardiac Stress Testing, 24-Hour Holter Monitoring,…
Gastroenterology (5 doctors)
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy, dilatation and stent fixation for GI…
Management of gastrointestinal and liver diseases including H. Pylori, peptic ulcer disease,…
Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
Diagnostic Gastroscopy and Colonoscopy, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Abdominal Paracentesis
Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy and Colonoscopy, Dilatation of Stenotic Gastrointestinal…
Urology (3 doctors)
Kidney and ureteral stones, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, erectile dysfunction, male…
Kidney stones, urinary tract infections, prostate enlargement, incontinence, pediatric urology
Kidney and prostate tumors, kidney stones, prostate enlargement, urinary incontinence, male…
ENT (2 doctors)
Tonsils, adenoids, ear effusion, snoring, sleep apnea, nasal blockage, rhinoplasty, eardrum repair
Endoscopic & laser sinus & larynx surgery, ear & hearing surgery, tonsillectomy, snoring, tinnitus
Ophthalmology (2 doctors)
Corneal disease, short & long sightedness, diabetic retina care, blocked tear ducts, children's eyes
Cataract surgery, vision correction, eyelid surgery, retinal injections, dry eye, keratoconus
Dermatology (1 doctor)
Plasma and mesotherapy, Botox and filler, laser hair removal, chemical peeling, skin and hair…
See them all on the Taiba Hospital page on Tebaba.
Before your visit
Location. The hospital is on Street 3, Block 3, Sabah Al Salem, in Mubarak Al Kabeer Governorate, inside a residential area. Its postal address, P.O. Box 66482, Bayan 43755, is in Bayan, but the building is in Sabah Al Salem. The website names no landmarks and gives only a Google Maps link, so search Google Maps for Taiba Hospital in Sabah Al Salem.
Phone and email.
- Call center, open 24 hours: 1808088 (from outside Kuwait +965 1808088)
- WhatsApp, for questions and appointments: 1808088
- Admission Office, for insured patients being admitted: extensions 807 to 820
- Email: info@taibahospital.com
Booking. Call 1808088 or send a WhatsApp message to the same number. The booking buttons on the hospital's website open a WhatsApp chat. You can also write through the contact form on its website. There is no online booking system or app for doctor appointments.
Clinic hours. The department pages give these clinic hours, Saturday to Thursday unless noted:
- Pediatrics and OB/GYN: 8 AM to 10 PM
- Cardiology, gastroenterology, ENT, urology and dermatology: 9 AM to 9 PM
- Internal medicine: 8 AM to 9 PM
- Ophthalmology, general surgery and dental: 10 AM to 9 PM
- IVF Unit: Saturday to Wednesday, 8 AM to noon and 4 PM to 8 PM
The website does not give clinic hours for Friday.
Emergency. The Emergency Department on the ground floor is open 24 hours a day, every day. No appointment is needed. Women in labor or with a pregnancy emergency go to the Emergency & Delivery Unit, which is also open 24 hours. There is free parking and a drop off bay outside the emergency entrance. The hospital lists no separate emergency number and its website does not mention an ambulance service. If someone's life is in danger, call 112. Otherwise, call the hospital on 1808088 before you go.
Insurance. The hospital says it works with insurers in the region and worldwide. You must show your insurance card and Civil ID each time you are treated. Admissions and operations need your insurer's approval in advance, which can take from one hour to seven days, so apply early. Some policies carry a deductible. The hospital notes that most policies do not cover checkup packages or screening tests. Its 2024 company profile names 22 of these insurance companies and networks, among them GIG, AFYA, Bupa, Allianz, Cigna and Daman. Ask the Insurance Office on the ground floor to confirm your plan.
What to bring. If you are being admitted, bring your Civil ID and the admission form your doctor filled in. For gynecology, obstetrics and IVF admissions the hospital also asks for a marriage certificate. The Admission Office on the 1st floor explains the expected costs and asks you to sign a consent form.
Visiting hours and rooms. The hospital's Visiting Hours page gives inpatient visiting from 2 PM to 11 PM. In the CCU, ICU, NICU and SICU only one visitor is allowed at a time, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 7 PM to 9 PM. Rooms come in four types: Standard Room (32 sqm), Deluxe Room (40 sqm), Premium Suite (58 sqm) and Sky Suite (70 sqm).
Frequently asked questions
Where is Taiba Hospital?
On Street 3, Block 3, Sabah Al Salem, in Mubarak Al Kabeer Governorate. The P.O. Box in its address is in Bayan, but the hospital itself is in Sabah Al Salem.
Is the emergency department at Taiba Hospital open 24 hours?
Yes. The Emergency Department on the ground floor is open 24 hours a day for patients of all ages, with no appointment needed. Women in labor or with a pregnancy emergency go to the Emergency & Delivery Unit, also open 24 hours. If someone's life is in danger, call 112.
How do I book an appointment at Taiba Hospital?
Call 1808088 or send a WhatsApp message to 1808088. You can also use the contact form on taibahospital.com.
Does Taiba Hospital accept insurance?
The hospital says it works with insurers in the region and worldwide. Bring your insurance card and Civil ID. The Insurance Office on the ground floor can confirm your plan. Admissions and operations need your insurer's approval in advance.
Which specialties does Taiba Hospital have?
Taiba's department list includes 14 clinical specialties, counting the Mobility & Sports Center as one: obstetrics and gynecology, the IVF Unit, pediatrics, internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology, endocrinology and diabetes, general surgery, the Mobility & Sports Center for orthopedics and spine care, ENT, ophthalmology, urology and andrology, dermatology and dental care.
Which specialties does Tebaba list at Taiba Hospital?
Orthopedics (12 doctors), pediatrics (10), gynecology (9), cardiology (5), gastroenterology (5), urology (3), ENT (2), ophthalmology (2) and dermatology (1).
What are the visiting hours at Taiba Hospital?
The hospital's Visiting Hours page gives 2 PM to 11 PM for inpatients. The intensive care units allow one visitor at a time, from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 7 PM to 9 PM.
To compare these doctors, open the Taiba Hospital doctors listing on Tebaba and filter by specialty or language.