Combat Hospital followed the lives of a group of medical professionals stationed at the only military hospital located in Afghanistan, as they dealt with the challenges of treating wounded soldiers and civilians in a war zone. The show focused on the personal and professional struggles of the doctors, nurses, and support staff as they navigated the high-pressure environment, cultural differences, and ethical dilemmas of working in a combat hospital.
The main characters included Major Rebecca Gordon, a trauma surgeon and the only female doctor at the hospital; Major Pedersen, the tough but caring chief of the hospital; Captain Bobby Trang, a psychiatrist dealing with his own emotional issues; Nurse Suzy Chao, a dedicated nurse with a mysterious past; and Captain Will Royal, a charismatic surgeon with a dark secret.
Throughout the series, the characters faced intense situations such as treating critically injured soldiers, dealing with cultural clashes with Afghan patients and staff, and coping with the emotional toll of working in a war zone. The show also explored the personal relationships and romances that developed among the hospital staff, adding a dramatic element to the medical storylines.
Overall, Combat Hospital provided a unique and intense look at the medical and emotional challenges faced by military doctors and nurses in a combat setting.