Shafa Hospital

What Shafa Hospital does

Shafa Hospital is a single-specialty cardiac hospital headquartered in Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran, and self-identifies as the only dedicated cardiac center in northern Iran and the largest specialized hospital in Golestan Province. Its clinical scope spans the full cardiac care continuum: non-invasive diagnostics (echocardiography, 256-slice CT angiography), interventional cardiology (angiography, angioplasty, pacemaker and ICD implantation, electrophysiology), and invasive cardiac surgery (open-heart surgery supported by dedicated open-heart ICU and multiple CCUs, plus a neurology ICU and emergency department). It was the first hospital in Golestan Province to perform rotational atherectomy (Rotablator), and it operates cardiac rehabilitation services alongside inpatient capacity organized around specialty ICUs.

The business serves three identifiable patient cohorts: regional domestic cardiac patients referred across Golestan and adjacent northern Iranian provinces; insured patients routed through Iran's public/private insurance and university-affiliated channels; and inbound medical tourists targeted through a dedicated International Patient Department (IPD), with a multilingual website presented in Farsi, English, Arabic, and Russian. Revenue is generated through fee-for-service clinical care, insurance reimbursement, and direct-pay international patients; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The hospital is academically affiliated with Golestan University of Medical Sciences and holds a hospital accreditation certificate. Patient access is extended digitally via online appointment booking and an online results portal.

Operationally, Shafa Hospital functions as a private specialty provider that monetizes capital-intensive cardiac infrastructure and sub-specialist clinical labor. It does not disclose headcount, revenue, ownership, or governance; investor materials and public financial statements were not provided in the input. The absence of disclosed AI/ML tooling, ownership structure, or funding history limits deeper strategic and financial triangulation.

Name

Shafa Hospital

Legal name

بیمارستان فوق تخصصی قلب شفا (Shafa Super Specialty Cardiac Hospital)

Website

https://ghalbeshafa.ir

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Shafa Hospital is a single-specialty cardiac hospital in Gorgan, Golestan Province, Iran, delivering full-spectrum cardiovascular diagnostics, interventional procedures, and open-heart surgery to regional domestic patients and inbound medical tourists via its International Patient Department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Cardiac Hospital Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060)

akta.pro primary industry

Cardiac & Cardiothoracic Specialty Hospitals (HLAFAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI)

Keywords

• Cardiac specialty hospital
• Interventional cardiology
• Cardiac surgery
• Cardiac diagnostic imaging
• Medical tourism cardiology

Headquarters

HQ city

Gorgan

HQ country

Iran

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Inpatient Cardiac Services: Hospital inpatient services including open-heart surgery, ICU/CCU care, and overnight stays for cardiac patients
2. Outpatient Clinic Consultations: Outpatient clinic visits and specialist consultations in cardiology and cardiovascular sub-specialties
3. Diagnostic Services: Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services including CT angiography, echocardiography, angiography, radiology, and laboratory testing
4. International Patient Services (IPD): Medical tourism services for international patients seeking cardiac care in Iran, leveraging competitive pricing compared to regional peers
5. Interventional Cardiac Procedures: Revenue from catheterization lab procedures including angiography, angioplasty, and device implantation

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shafa Hospital is a cardiac superspecialty hospital in Gorgan, Iran that delivers the full continuum of cardiovascular care under one roof: advanced diagnostic imaging (256-slice CT angiography, echocardiography, angiography), interventional procedures (angioplasty, Rotablator rotational atherectomy, pacemaker/ICD implantation, electrophysiology), and open-heart surgery with dedicated CCU and ICU support. It also operates an International Patient Department that markets cardiac care to medical tourists from neighboring countries at competitive Iranian medical tariffs.

Product overview

Shafa Hospital is a cardiac superspecialty hospital providing comprehensive cardiovascular care services. The hospital operates as a single integrated facility offering diagnostic services (CT angiography 256-slice, echocardiography, stress testing, electrophysiology studies), interventional procedures (angiography, angioplasty, coronary atherectomy/rotablator, pacemaker/ICD implantation), surgical services (open-heart surgery), and intensive care (CCU, cardiac ICU, post-CCU). Supporting services include an outpatient clinic, laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, and cardiac rehabilitation program. The hospital also provides online results access for patients and international patient services for medical tourism. The facility features specialized departments including emergency care, multiple CCU units, neurology ICU, and operates 24/7 for acute cardiac cases.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cardiac Superspecialty Hospital Services

Quantifiable outcome

• First rotational atherectomy (Rotablator) provider in Golestan Province with high success rate and low risk

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Golestan University of Medical Sciences (دانشگاه علوم پزشکی استان گلستان)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShafa Hospital maintains an institutional affiliation with Golestan University of Medical Sciences (Goums), serving as a teaching, research, and clinical training partner. The hospital is linked from the university's official website under treatment and healthcare divisions. This relationship provides academic oversight, continuing medical education for staff, and a referral pipeline from the university's healthcare network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shafa-hospital

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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