Al Safwa Hospital - Al Sulaimaniyah
📍 Riyadh
Private hospital · founded 1889 · university
About
Al Safwa Hospital is situated in the Al Sulaimaniyah district of Riyadh and serves as a comprehensive medical facility in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The establishment is recognised for providing a wide range of healthcare services designed to meet the diverse needs of the community. It operates with a commitment to medical excellence and patient safety while utilising modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to ensure precise outcomes for every individual. The hospital offers specialised care across numerous departments including cosmetic surgery, dermatology, dentistry and ophthalmology. Patients can also access services in orthopaedics, obstetrics and gynaecology, internal medicine and general surgery. The facility is equipped with advanced operating theatres and diagnostic units to ensure accurate treatments. A dedicated team of consultants and healthcare professionals oversees all medical procedures to maintain high standards of care throughout the patient journey. In addition to its clinical departments, the hospital provides emergency services and intensive care units to handle critical cases around the clock. The medical staff focuses on delivering personalised treatment plans that align with international healthcare protocols. The environment is designed to offer comfort and privacy to all individuals seeking medical attention in this prominent location within Riyadh.
- Legal name
- Al Safwa Hospital - Al Sulaimaniyah
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 63 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 36 min
Subspecialty centres
Transplant programmes
- Cornea
All departments
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Emergency
Quality metrics
| Metric | Value | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-adjusted 30d mortality | 4.1% | EU avg 3.0% |
| HAI rate per 1000 patient-days | 3.6 | EU avg 1.8 |
| 30d readmission rate | 24% | EU avg 14% |
| Patient satisfaction (HCAHPS-like) | -10% | EU avg 76% |
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Patient experience
- Room categories
- ward · semi-private · private
- Meals
- standard · halal · kosher · vegan · gluten-free · pediatric
- Chaplaincy
- Christian · Muslim · Jewish
- Private bathroom
- private + suite rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free in all rooms
Awards & rankings
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Top hospital — Riyadh
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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