About Karolinska

About Karolinska

Karolinska University Hospital is one of Scandinavia’s premier health facilities. Together with the world-respected Karolinska Institutet, we lead in medical breakthroughs in Sweden.

We believe that patient care, research, and education must all play equally strong roles in our effort to extend and enhance people’s lives. As a major teaching hospital we educate and train tomorrow’s medical specialists and healthcare professionals.

Future Health Care Based on Science and Development
Our vision is clear – we aim to be recognized worldwide as a premier teaching hospital, leading the way in health science and care.

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Updated
2010-12-20
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Contact

Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge
SE-141 86 Stockholm
Phone +46 8 585 800 00

Karolinska University Hospital, Solna
SE-171 76 Stockholm
Phone +46 8 517 700 00

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How to find us

112 - the Emergency Number in Sweden

112 is a special emergency number you can dial if you are in a state of emergency or if you require immediate help. 

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Did you know this?

- 1,680 beds
- 1.7 million patient visits per year
- 15,000 employees
- 2,500 researchers
- 7 surgeries per hour, 365 days/year
- 13,2 billion Swedish kronor (SEK) budget

Stockholm Care

All foreign patients who wish to receive medical treatment in Stockholm are served by Stockholm Care.

Stockholm Care offers access to the resources of the Stockholm County hospitals for people living outside Sweden. 

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