For more than 20 years, Sanandaj has been  renowned as the hub of health tourism in west Iran. Sanandaj has been receiving hundreds of foreign patients, each year, especially from the Kurdistan Region, Iraq.  Having well equipped university, charity and private specialty and subspecialty hospitals, this city provides a vast range of medical services through experienced and skillful doctors. The following are some special medical services offered to the patients in Sanandaj:
 
Kowsar Hospital of Sanandaj
It has been recognized as one of Iran’s top health tourism destinations. Kowsar hospital has 540 active beds established to provide part of country’s health needs. Total area of the hospital is 60,900 square kilometers. The building consists of ten floors. Our dedicated team of subspecialists provide quality medical care in subspecialties such as Cancer Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Retinal Surgery. Moreover, our dedicated specialized team provide world-class medical care in specialties like neurosurgery, urology, general surgery, ophthalmic surgery, otorhinolaryngology, and orthopedic surgery. We are proud to mention that Kowsar hospital has four intensive care units (ICU) with state-of-the-art equipment.

Besat Hospital of Sanandaj
As one of the well-recognized gynecology and pediatric hospitals in west of Iran, Besat Hospital strives to provide the patients with diagnostic and therapeutic services. In addition, a subspecialty Pediatric Oncology ward is offering services to cancer patients. The Infertility Clinic offers diagnostic and therapeutic services to patients. We are proud to provide quality health care services in the following specialties and subspecialties including: high-risk pregnancy, obstetrics and gynecology, neonatology, pediatric oncology, nephrology, infectious diseases, internal medicine, and, neurology, endocrinology, rheumatology, asthma and allergies.

Tohied Hospital of Sanandaj
As one the most reputable hospitals in west of Iran, Tohied hospital is proud to offer world-class health care services in subspecialties such as Oncology, Hematology, Radiotherapy, and Internal Medicine.

All hospitals in Sanandaj, Marivan and Baneh are under close supervision of Kurdistan University of Medial Sciences and Kurdistan Medical Council. Foreign patients coming to Kurdistan hospitals can refer to one of these organizations to get informed about their legal rights.
Head of Health Tourism at the office of International Affairs is responsible for required coordination as well as developing the mechanisms relevant to health tourism atKurdistan University of Medical Sciences.