Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo, Public hospital in Maracaibo, Venezuela
The Hospital Universitario de Maracaibo is a major medical center in western Venezuela with extensive facilities for patient care and research. It houses departments for internal medicine, general surgery, pediatrics, and operates a dedicated maternity ward called Castillo Plaza.
The hospital project began during the 1950s under President Marcos Perez Jimenez and opened in November 1960 with 605 beds. It was designed as a modern medical center to improve healthcare services across the region.
The hospital maintains close ties with the University of Zulia, functioning as a teaching and research hub for medical professionals in the region. It continues to shape how medical education and healthcare are practiced in western Venezuela.
The facility is well organized with separate departments for different medical specialties and is easy to navigate for patients and visitors. It is helpful to check in at information desks upon arrival to get guidance on where you need to go.
In 1967, the medical center became the site of Venezuela's first kidney transplant operation. This groundbreaking surgery marked an important milestone in the country's medical history.
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