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King Abdullah Specialist Hospital Of The National Guard In Qassim

📍 Buraydah

University teaching hospital · founded 1994 · public

About

King Abdullah Specialist Hospital, located in Buraydah, is a modern medical facility operating under the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs. The hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services to the residents of the Al Qassim region and its surrounding areas. It aims to be a leading healthcare provider by offering a patient-centred approach to medical care. The facility is a multi-bed hospital equipped with advanced medical technology across a wide range of specialities. The infrastructure is designed to support comprehensive and personalised treatment plans for patients. The hospital features numerous outpatient clinics and specialised departments to address various medical needs. As a key institution within the National Guard's healthcare system, the hospital provides a broad spectrum of medical services. Its professional team is committed to delivering high standards of care, ensuring that patients receive thorough and effective treatment throughout their journey to recovery.

Legal name
King Abdullah Specialist Hospital Of The National Guard In Qassim
Governance
Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
Employees
2,000

Capacity

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 4

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,761
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level III
  • Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
  • Door-to-balloon: 60 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 28 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

  • Cornea

All departments

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Emergency

Quality metrics

MetricValueBenchmark
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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King Abdullah Specialist Hospital Of The National Guard In Qassim
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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

  • Top hospital — Buraydah

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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