International Patients Department (IPD)

Taleghani Academic Hospital

Specialized Accident, Emergency, Trauma & Surgical Care for International Patients

🌍 Welcome Message

🏥 Overview & Specialized Capabilities

Taleghani Center for Accident and Emergency Operations delivers specialized diagnostic, surgical, and emergency care to international patients under an official International Patients Department (IPD) license and National Grade-One Accreditation from the Ministry of Health and Medical Education.

The center serves international patients utilizing specialized acute care and trauma infrastructure:

• 9 Active Operating Theaters: Performing over 1,500 emergency and elective surgical procedures monthly.
• 25 Intensive Care Beds: Distributed across ICU 1 and ICU 2, delivering 24/7 critical care monitoring, bedside hemodialysis, and bronchoscopy capabilities.
• Advanced 64-Slice CT Scanner: Siemens Somatom scanner operating 24/7 for comprehensive whole-body trauma imaging and specialized scans.
• Operational Hospital Helipad: Facilitating expedited emergency medical transfers via air ambulance.

🩺 Scope of Clinical Services

• Emergency Trauma Care: Polytrauma stabilization and acute emergency interventions.
• Orthopedic Surgery: Specialized fracture management and reconstructive orthopedic care.
• Neurosurgery: Specialized surgical interventions for cranial and spinal trauma.
• General Surgery: Emergency and specialized general surgical procedures.
• Critical Care & ICU Monitoring: Continuous 24/7 intensive care for high-acuity patients.
• Diagnostic Medical Imaging & Pathology: Siemens 64-slice CT scanner, digital radiography (X-ray), sonography, Doppler imaging, diagnostic endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and 24/7 Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank.
• Inpatient Rehabilitation: Physical therapy and post-operative mobility support.

📋 Admission & Coordination Procedure for International Patients

1. Prior to Admission

• International patients or their representatives are advised to coordinate with the hospital’s IPD office prior to arrival.
• Diagnostic documentation—including radiology reports, ultrasound, CT scans, MRIs, and laboratory results—must be submitted in advance to enable the attending physician to evaluate the case and prepare an initial treatment plan.

2. Patient Admission

• Scheduled Visits: The IPD coordinator registers patient details and the assigned attending physician upon arrival, facilitating swift admission processing and transfer to the inpatient pavilion.
• Unscheduled / Emergency Admissions: Patients presenting directly without prior notice are admitted via the Emergency Department, where the IPD office assists with expedited registration and clinical handover to the medical team.

3. Discharge & Documentation

• Following the completion of inpatient treatment, patients receive official medical records, clinical summaries, and operative notes.
• The IPD coordinator assists with official documentation, administrative clearance, and final discharge procedures.

ℹ️ Hospital Regulations & Patient Information

• Visiting Hours: Regular in-person visiting hours are daily from 14:00 to 16:00. Outside of these hours, telephone inquiries may be arranged.
• Accompanying Persons: One companion is permitted to stay with the patient upon approval and prior coordination with the IPD office.
• Infection Prevention Policy: Bringing fresh cut flowers and natural plants into inpatient wards is strictly prohibited to comply with infection control standards.
• Safety Regulations: Smoking is strictly prohibited throughout hospital premises due to central medical oxygen lines and safety mandates.
• Personal Belongings: The hospital bears no responsibility for personal valuables or monetary items kept in the wards. Patients and companions are advised to safeguard their belongings.

📍 Location & Hospital Information