Al-Zahraa Hospital
📍 AL Madinah AL Munawwarah
University teaching hospital · founded 1986 · public
About
Al-Zahraa Hospital in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah stands as a prominent medical institution in the region, having been established in 1399 AH as the first private hospital in the area. The facility was inaugurated by His Royal Highness Prince Abdul Mohsen bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud. Over the decades, the hospital has expanded its services to cater to the growing healthcare needs of residents and visitors in the holy city, maintaining a focus on delivering high-quality medical care through a team of qualified professionals. The hospital boasts a wide range of specialised departments, including a pioneering Cardiology Centre which was the first of its kind in the private sector within Madinah. This department has been instrumental in providing critical care to patients who previously required transfer to other regions. In addition to cardiac care, the hospital offers comprehensive services in Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and General Surgery, utilising modern diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to ensure accurate treatment plans. Emergency services at Al-Zahraa Hospital operate around the clock, ensuring that urgent medical attention is available at all times. The Emergency Department is equipped to handle various critical cases, supported by a fully functional laboratory and radiology unit. The hospital continues to upgrade its facilities and medical equipment to align with international standards, striving to provide a comfortable and safe environment for all patients seeking recovery and wellness.
- Legal name
- Al-Zahraa Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 49 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 31 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 — AL Madinah AL Munawwarah
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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