Loghman‑e‑Hakim Hospital, part of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, serves as a global beacon for poison treatment. Originally founded to tackle infectious diseases, it evolved into a powerhouse of toxicology care. Today, patients, medical students, and researchers come here for urgent poisoning treatment, cutting-edge diagnostics, and intensive care. The hospital seamlessly merges emergency response with academic rigor, providing hands-on training, publishing critical research, and hosting international workshops. It’s a place where every overdose case is treated with precision, compassion, and hope, underscoring its essential role in both healthcare delivery and medical education in Iran and beyond.

Loghman‑e‑Hakim Hospital specializes in:

• Clinical toxicology and poison control

• Emergency medicine for drug overdoses

• Neurosurgery & neurology

• Infectious diseases

• General surgery, dermatology, ENT, pediatrics

• Clinical toxicology consultation services

Loghman‑e‑Hakim Hospital maintains world-class care standards through its relentless focus on specialization in poisoning management. With a legacy dating back to 1931, it combines rapid diagnostics, high-level critical care, and a highly skilled multidisciplinary team to deliver timely and efficient response to toxicological emergencies. The hospital integrates research-driven protocols—such as monitoring multi-drug resistant infections and psychoactive medication poisonings—to continuously elevate clinical practice. Staff undergo rigorous training, and quality is assured via internal audits, international collaborative programmes (e.g., with UNODC), and adherence to up-to-date best practices in toxicology and emergency medicine. Patient safety, swift recovery, and educational excellence are at the heart of its operational ethos.

Vision:

1. To be the world’s leading poison treatment and toxicology center.

2. To provide cutting-edge care for poisoning and drug-related emergencies.

Mission:

1. Deliver rapid, accurate diagnosis and treatment for poisoning cases.

2. Educate healthcare professionals in toxicology and emergency medicine.

3. Conduct research on poisons, overdoses, and antidote therapies.

4. Serve as a trusted information hub on toxic substances for medical staff and the public

Loghman‑e‑Hakim Hospital has been recognized for:

• Being the world’s busiest and most reputable poison control center 

• Leading significant public health research, including studies on antipsychotic drug poisoning and multidrug-resistant ICU infections 

• Hosting international training programs in opioid overdose and withdrawal management with UNODC