Anesthesia & Critical Care Medicine
Where Care Begins
The department goes beyond exceptional individual services. It fosters a spirit of collaboration, working hand-in-hand with other hospital departments to ensure seamless patient care. This strong teamwork is further bolstered by robust clinical guidelines and protocols, guaranteeing consistently high standards of practice. Equally dedicated to nurturing future generations of medical professionals, the department serves as an essential component of educational programs for students and residents across various disciplines. In collaboration with Kuwait University and the Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization, the department equips them with the necessary skills to excel in Anesthesia and Critical Care
From the Heart of Leadership
Welcome to Chest Diseases Hospital, Department of Cardiac Anaesthesia & Perioperative Care. We have stood at the forefront of cardiac perioperative medicine, setting benchmarks, shaping standards, and delivering care that combines unmatched clinical expertise with the most advanced technologies available today. We are a referral centre of excellence for the most complex cardiac, congenital, and high-risk patients in the country. Our approach is grounded in precision, collaboration, and continuous innovation, ensuring the highest standards of safety and outcomes.
Dr. Mohammed Serry Wahby
Chairman of the Anesthesia & Critical Care Department
Commitment Beyond Care
Adult Cardiac Surgery Anaesthesia
Expertise in high-risk, re-operative, and complex cardiac procedures, supported by state-of-the-art monitoring and perioperative protocols.
Congenital Cardiac Care
Comprehensive anaesthesia management across the lifespan—from neonates to adults with congenital heart diseases.
Geriatric and High-Risk Patients
Tailored perioperative strategies for frail, multi-morbid, and elderly individuals, guided by deep clinical experience and precision technologies.
Advanced Cardiology Interventions
Peri-procedural care for transcatheter valve therapies, complex electrophysiology, structural interventions, and hybrid procedures.
Thoracic surgery
We are the nodal centre providing care for all patients requiring surgeries for thoracic diseases.
Why We Lead
- Legacy of Leadership: A centre with decades of national impact and global collaborations- Multidisciplinary Integration: Seamless coordination across cardiology, cardiac surgery,critical care, and diagnostics
- Patient-Centric Innovation: Individualized care protocols built around each patient’s risk,physiology, and needs
- Academic and Clinical Excellence: Training the next generation while continuously advancing the field
Where the Nation Turns for Complex Care
Our mission has always been clear: to deliver the highest level of anaesthesia and perioperative care for patients who need it most. As we lead into the future—with innovation, experience, and commitment—we continue to serve as the trusted centre for excellence in cardiac and perioperative medicine. When the stakes are highest, experience matters most.
This is where expertise meets innovation—at scale.
Tailored Services for You
Cardiac Anesthesia, The Cardiac Anesthesia unit specializes in providing exceptional care for all patients undergoing Cardiovascular, thoracic procedures; across all age groups, whether in the dedicated cardiac operating room or the Cath lab. Our team of highly skilled anesthesiologists is dedicated to ensuring your comfort and safety throughout your entire cardiac journey.
Medical Surgical ICU, The Medical Surgical ICU provides critical care excellence for a wide range of medical and surgical cases. We utilize cutting-edge therapies to ensure optimal outcomes for our patients. Our dedicated team goes beyond the ICU walls. We follow patients closely after their ICU
Integrated perioperative care for advanced cardiac and thoracic interventions, including transcatheter and electrophysiology procedures.
Tailored strategies for elderly and high-risk patients using precision monitoring and multidisciplinary expertise.
