Health · Salmaniya, Bahrain
Bahrain's main public hospital, run by the Ministry of Health.
To access multi-specialty medical treatments, inpatient clinical procedures, and the primary public accident and emergency unit in Bahrain.
Established as the cornerstone of public healthcare in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Salmaniya Medical Complex (SMC) is a massive tertiary care hospital managing approximately 1,200 beds. It houses specialized inpatient wards, critical intensive care units, advanced laboratories, diagnostic radiology centers, and the country's most active emergency department. The complex serves as the core teaching and training site for medical and nursing students affiliated with the Arabian Gulf University.
Plan your visit
- Entry: Free (Standard medical diagnostic or consultation fees apply to expatriates according to governmental hospital healthcare guidelines.)
- By appointment: Walk-in admission is reserved exclusively for the Accident and Emergency department. Specialized outpatient specialist clinical visits require a formal medical referral from local health centers and must be pre-arranged digitally.
- Best time: For scheduled appointments, aim for late morning slots after the early rush. Emergency visits are managed 24/7 based on clinical triage severity.
- Address: Road 2904, Block 329
- Phone: +973 1728 8888
- Website: Ministry of Health - SMC portal
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
What's here
Parking, Toilets, Café on site, Step-free access, Appointment desk, Taxi rank, Women's section, ATM, Wheelchair available, Seating, Prayer room.
Local tips
- The multi-storey car park managed by Amakin features license plate recognition and digital QR validation, making parking entry and exit far quicker than it used to be years ago.
- If your medical case is a minor ailment, go to your local governorate's 24-hour health center instead; the emergency room at Salmaniya focuses heavily on critical triage, meaning stable cases will face extensive wait times.
- There is a hospital canteen ("Salmaniya Canteen") and several internal coffee kiosks available on-site if you face an extended stay during a family member's inpatient procedure.
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