Introduction of the hospital

Emam Khomeini Hospital was established in 2005 with a total area of 24,000 square meters. This center is the biggest and the most important hospital in Ardabil Province. This hospital is an educational and treatment center and acts under the direction and supervision of ARUMS. It has a total approved capacity of 551 beds 340 of which are active and offer services to patients. The center is directed by Dr. Esmaeil Farzaneh (specialist in toxicology and forensic medicine, faculty member in ARUMS).

The inpatient units of this center include: cardiology, general medical services, infectiology and toxicology, dialysis, emergency room, CCU, general ICU, cardiac surgery ICU, surgical ICU, general surgery, thoracic surgery, general operating room, cardiac operating room, hematology, super specialty unit for internal diseases, hematology, angiography, cardiothoracic surgery, and CSR VIP.

The outpatient units of the center include: physiotherapy, chemotherapy, and radiotherapy.

Specialty and super specialty clinics of the center include the following: internal diseases, digestive diseases, endocrinology, cardiology, rheumatology, hematology, nephrology, pulmonary diseases, diabetes, physical medicine, traditional medicine, ENT, infectiology, bronchoscopy, spirometry, ERCP, echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), cardiac surgery, reconstructive surgery, radiotherapy, and oncology.

The paraclinical units of the hospital include: medical laboratory (general, genetics, and pathology), radiology, ultrasound, spiral CT scan, densitometry, pharmacy, and MRI.

The research centers active in the hospital are: Esophageal and Gastric Cancer Research Clinic and Clinical Research Development Center.

Units ready for inauguration: Health screening center, comprehensive emergency department.

Future plan: Completing the construction of the traumabuilding.

Mission

Emam Khomeini Educational and Treatment Center is the biggest superspecialty center for general health problems of adults in Ardabil Province. This center operates in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education. It seeks to provide appropriate services in the areas of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of various diseases, preparation of knowledgeable workforces in health-related areas, and thedevelopment of medical research through using modern facilities, equipment, technologies, and techniques in accordance with moral and Islamic values so as to improve the general health status of the community and produce more competent, committed, and capable human resources.