King Abdulaziz Hospital In Mecca
📍 Mecca
University teaching hospital · founded 1878 · public
About
King Abdulaziz Hospital in Mecca stands as a prominent medical facility within the Holy City, operating under the Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia. The hospital serves a dual purpose by providing essential healthcare services to the local resident population while also catering to the millions of pilgrims who visit the region for Hajj and Umrah. It is equipped with modern medical infrastructure and staffed by a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering high standards of patient care across various medical fields. The facility encompasses a wide array of departments, including a fully operational emergency unit designed to handle critical cases and trauma incidents around the clock. In addition to emergency services, the hospital houses numerous outpatient clinics that cover specialities such as internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, and orthopaedics. These clinical services are supported by advanced diagnostic capabilities, including comprehensive laboratory testing and medical imaging technologies, which assist medical teams in formulating accurate diagnoses and effective treatment plans. As a key component of the regional healthcare network in Mecca, King Abdulaziz Hospital focuses on accessibility and the continuity of care for all patients. The administration continuously works to manage the high volume of visitors during peak pilgrimage seasons, ensuring that medical resources are allocated efficiently. The hospital remains committed to health promotion and disease prevention, playing a vital role in maintaining public health standards within the community.
- Legal name
- King Abdulaziz Hospital In Mecca
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Mecca
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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