At Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SUH), one of Sweden’s largest hospitals, we improve healthcare through strong innovation, and clinic research in cooperation with academia, industry, and patients.

Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SUH) is one of Sweden’s largest hospitals, founded in 1782. We improve healthcare through the application of strong innovation and clinic research in close and broad cooperation with academia, industry, and patients. Our 17,000 employees provide care and have the skills to carry out the most advanced treatments and interventions possible at the current state of medical development and at the same time focusing on the consideration and care of our patients. In addition, the hospital conducts world-class research, development, education, and innovation for the benefit of patients - today and in the future.

At SUH, research is an integral part of everyday life. The hospital, together with Region Västra Götaland and the University of Gothenburg, was in Swedish Research Council most recent evaluation of the quality ranked best in the country for clinical research. At our hospital sites in Gothenburg, the foundations are laid for healthcare of today and tomorrow.

Breadth and depth

SUH functions as the county hospital for residents of the Gothenburg region as well as being an engine for healthcare and medical development in Region Västra Götaland. Patients from the whole region come here for different specialist treatment, and the hospital’s specialist skills and knowledge are distributed throughout the region.

We treat patients from the region and all over Sweden with our leading-edge skills in approximately 35 special areas, including cardiovascular care, reconstructive surgery, children's care, vaccinations, immunology, rheumatology and catheter interventions. Child heart surgery at our Queen Silvia Children's Hospital has been awarded a national healthcare permit by the National Board of Health and Welfare.