Comprehensive guide to Norway's leading healthcare institutions
Oslo University Hospital is Norway's largest hospital and a leading European university hospital with over 1,400 beds. It serves as both a local hospital for Oslo and a national hospital for highly specialized treatment. The hospital is organized into divisions covering all major medical specialties.
The hospital is particularly renowned for its cancer treatment, organ transplants, and neurosurgery. It operates Norway's largest laboratory medicine service and has advanced research facilities. The hospital's Heart Centre is one of Europe's most modern facilities for cardiac treatment, performing over 1,000 heart surgeries annually.
Popular treatments: Cancer therapy (especially proton therapy), heart surgery, organ transplants (liver, kidney, heart), pediatric specialist care, and advanced neurosurgical procedures.
Located in Bergen, Haukeland University Hospital is Western Norway's largest medical institution with approximately 1,100 beds. It serves as the regional hospital for Western Norway and a national hospital for several specialties. The hospital is closely affiliated with the University of Bergen's medical faculty.
Haukeland is particularly strong in neurology, rheumatology, and endocrinology. The hospital houses Norway's only national center for epilepsy surgery and is a leader in genetic medicine research. Its children's clinic is one of the country's largest pediatric centers, offering specialized care for complex childhood conditions.
Popular treatments: Epilepsy surgery, rheumatologic treatments, diabetes care, pediatric specialist services, and advanced radiology interventions.
St. Olavs Hospital in Trondheim is Central Norway's largest hospital with about 1,000 beds and serves as the teaching hospital for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The hospital combines modern facilities with a unique healing environment design.
The hospital is nationally recognized for its trauma center, burn unit, and rehabilitation services. It has particular expertise in orthopedic surgery, cardiology, and women's health. St. Olavs is also known for its innovative use of technology in healthcare, including telemedicine solutions for remote patient monitoring.
Popular treatments: Trauma and emergency care, burn treatment, orthopedic surgery (especially joint replacements), cardiac catheterization, and high-risk pregnancy care.
Located in Tromsø, UNN is the largest hospital in Northern Norway with approximately 700 beds. It serves as the regional hospital for Northern Norway and has national responsibilities for several specialties, particularly those related to Arctic medicine and indigenous health.
The hospital has special expertise in telemedicine, serving the remote populations of Northern Norway. It's also known for its research on Arctic medicine, including cold injuries and polar health issues. UNN's emergency department is one of Norway's busiest, handling complex cases across a vast geographic area.
Popular treatments: Arctic medicine, telemedicine services, emergency and trauma care, cancer treatment (especially radiation therapy), and pediatric specialist services.
Located in Lørenskog near Oslo, Ahus is one of Norway's most modern hospitals with about 900 beds. It serves as the main hospital for the county of Akershus and has national responsibilities in several areas, including clinical pharmacology and emergency medicine.
The hospital is particularly known for its psychiatric services and has one of Norway's largest mental health centers. Ahus is also recognized for its innovative emergency department organization and stroke treatment. The hospital has strong research activities, especially in epidemiology and public health.
Popular treatments: Psychiatric care, emergency medicine, stroke treatment, rheumatology, and women's health services including advanced fertility treatments.
Stavanger University Hospital is the largest hospital in Southwestern Norway with approximately 900 beds. It serves as the regional hospital for Rogaland county and has national responsibilities in several specialties, particularly in the field of gastroenterology.
The hospital is known for its innovative approaches to patient care and was one of the first in Norway to implement lean healthcare principles. SUS has particular strengths in digestive diseases, cardiology, and neurology. The hospital's acute stroke unit is recognized as one of Norway's most effective.
Popular treatments: Stroke treatment, gastroenterology (especially inflammatory bowel disease), cardiac care, bariatric surgery, and pediatric specialist services.
Ullevål is one of Oslo University Hospital's main divisions and specializes in emergency medicine and trauma care. With about 800 beds, it houses Norway's largest emergency department and serves as the national trauma referral center.
The hospital is particularly known for its trauma team, which handles the most severe injury cases from across Norway. Ullevål also has strong neurology and neurosurgery departments, including a dedicated stroke unit. The hospital's maternity ward is one of Scandinavia's largest, delivering about 6,000 babies annually.
Popular treatments: Trauma and emergency care, stroke treatment, neurosurgery, maternity services (including high-risk pregnancies), and sports medicine.
Vestfold Hospital Trust operates two main hospitals in Tønsberg and Larvik, serving about 250,000 inhabitants. The Tønsberg hospital is the larger facility with about 500 beds and serves as the regional center for several specialties.
The hospital is particularly known for its cancer care services and rehabilitation programs. It has developed specialized expertise in prostate cancer treatment and breast cancer surgery. Vestfold Hospital was among the first in Norway to implement robot-assisted surgery and has extensive experience with da Vinci surgical systems.
Popular treatments: Robot-assisted surgery (especially prostatectomies), cancer treatment, rehabilitation medicine, orthopedic surgery, and geriatric care.
Østfold Hospital operates two main hospitals in Moss and Kalnes (Sarpsborg), serving about 300,000 inhabitants. The Kalnes hospital is the larger facility with about 450 beds and serves as the main acute care hospital for the region.
The hospital has developed particular expertise in minimally invasive surgery and day surgery procedures. Østfold Hospital is also known for its psychiatric services and has one of Norway's largest outpatient mental health clinics. The hospital has invested significantly in digital health solutions to improve patient care.
Popular treatments: Minimally invasive surgery, day surgery procedures, psychiatric care, rheumatology, and geriatric medicine.
Innlandet Hospital operates several hospitals in Eastern Norway, with the main facilities in Lillehammer, Gjøvik, and Elverum. The hospital trust serves about 380,000 inhabitants across a large geographic area and has about 1,000 beds in total.
The hospital is particularly known for its rehabilitation services, with the famous Beitostølen Healthsports Center specializing in rehabilitation for people with disabilities. Innlandet Hospital also has strong programs in geriatric medicine and chronic disease management, serving an aging population in rural areas.
Popular treatments: Rehabilitation medicine (especially sports-related injuries), geriatric care, chronic disease management, rheumatology, and emergency medicine.
Førde Central Hospital is the main hospital in the county of Sogn og Fjordane with about 400 beds. It serves a population of approximately 110,000 across a large area with challenging geography, making it a pioneer in decentralized specialist care.
The hospital is particularly known for its orthopedic services and has one of Norway's most active joint replacement programs. Førde has also developed expertise in treating rare diseases and serves as a national resource center for several rare conditions. The hospital has won awards for its patient-centered care approaches.
Popular treatments: Joint replacement surgery, treatment of rare diseases, maternity care, and emergency medicine in rural settings.
As the largest hospital in Southern Norway, Kristiansand Hospital serves about 300,000 inhabitants with approximately 600 beds. It's part of Sørlandet Hospital Trust and serves as the regional hospital for Agder counties.
The hospital is particularly known for its cancer care services and has a modern radiotherapy center. Kristiansand Hospital has also developed strong programs in pediatric care and women's health. The hospital has invested significantly in digital pathology and other advanced diagnostic technologies.
Popular treatments: Cancer treatment (especially radiation therapy), pediatric care, women's health services, and emergency medicine.
Bodø Hospital is the largest hospital in Nordland county with about 400 beds, serving approximately 240,000 inhabitants across a vast geographic area. The hospital is known for its innovative solutions to deliver healthcare in remote areas.
The hospital has particular expertise in emergency medicine and serves as the trauma center for Northern Norway. Bodø Hospital is also known for its psychiatric services and has developed specialized programs for addiction treatment. The hospital collaborates closely with the Norwegian Air Ambulance service.
Popular treatments: Emergency and trauma care, addiction treatment, psychiatric services, and geriatric medicine.
Haugesund Hospital is a medium-sized hospital with about 300 beds, serving approximately 120,000 inhabitants in the Haugaland region. The hospital is known for its efficient operations and high patient satisfaction scores.
The hospital has developed particular expertise in day surgery and has one of Norway's highest proportions of procedures performed as day cases. Haugesund Hospital is also known for its rehabilitation services and has a modern rehabilitation center. The hospital has invested in advanced medical imaging technologies.
Popular treatments: Day surgery procedures, rehabilitation medicine, diagnostic imaging, and emergency care.
Molde Hospital is part of Helse Møre og Romsdal and serves about 70,000 inhabitants in the Romsdal region. With about 200 beds, it's a medium-sized hospital known for its patient-centered care approaches.
The hospital has particular expertise in geriatric medicine and chronic disease management. Molde Hospital has developed innovative programs for home-based care and telemedicine services to serve its rural population. The hospital is also known for its psychiatric outpatient services.
Popular treatments: Geriatric care, chronic disease management, telemedicine services, and psychiatric outpatient care.
Hamar Hospital is part of Innlandet Hospital Trust and serves about 100,000 inhabitants in the Hedmark region. With approximately 300 beds, the hospital provides a wide range of specialist services to the local population.
The hospital is particularly known for its psychiatric services and has a large mental health center. Hamar Hospital has also developed expertise in rehabilitation medicine and chronic pain management. The hospital has modern facilities for diagnostic imaging and laboratory medicine.
Popular treatments: Psychiatric care, rehabilitation medicine, chronic pain management, and diagnostic services.
Fredrikstad Hospital is part of Østfold Hospital Trust and serves about 140,000 inhabitants in the eastern part of Østfold county. With approximately 350 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services to the region.
The hospital is particularly known for its maternity services and has one of Norway's busiest maternity wards. Fredrikstad Hospital has also developed strong programs in geriatric medicine and emergency care. The hospital has modern surgical facilities and performs a wide range of elective procedures.
Popular treatments: Maternity care, geriatric medicine, emergency care, and elective surgery.
Skien Hospital is the main hospital in Telemark county with approximately 400 beds, serving about 170,000 inhabitants. The hospital provides a wide range of specialist services to the local population.
The hospital is particularly known for its orthopedic services and has a modern joint replacement center. Skien Hospital has also developed expertise in respiratory medicine and has a specialized center for lung diseases. The hospital has invested in advanced medical equipment for diagnostics and treatment.
Popular treatments: Orthopedic surgery (especially joint replacements), respiratory medicine, emergency care, and diagnostic services.
Ålesund Hospital is part of Helse Møre og Romsdal and serves about 100,000 inhabitants in the Sunnmøre region. With approximately 300 beds, the hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services to the local population.
The hospital is particularly known for its emergency services and serves as the trauma center for the region. Ålesund Hospital has also developed expertise in maritime medicine, serving the many fishermen and offshore workers in the area. The hospital has modern facilities for diagnostics and treatment.
Popular treatments: Emergency and trauma care, maritime medicine, diagnostic services, and elective surgery.
Lovisenberg Diakonale Hospital is a private non-profit hospital in Oslo with about 300 beds. Founded in 1847, it combines modern medical treatment with diaconal values and holistic patient care.
The hospital is particularly known for its orthopedic services and has one of Norway's most active spine surgery programs. Lovisenberg also has strong programs in geriatric medicine and palliative care. The hospital is recognized for its patient-centered approach and high satisfaction scores.
Popular treatments: Spine surgery, geriatric care, palliative care, and rehabilitation medicine.