King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital In The Southern Region
📍 Khamis Mushait
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1983 · private
About
King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital in the Southern Region is a prominent medical facility situated in Khamis Mushait, Saudi Arabia. It operates under the Medical Services Department of the Ministry of Defence and serves as a major referral centre for the region. The hospital provides a comprehensive range of tertiary healthcare services to armed forces personnel, their dependants, and eligible citizens. It is designed to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community through a structured and integrated approach to medical care. The facility is equipped with modern medical technology and diagnostic capabilities to support various clinical specialities. Departments include internal medicine, general surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, and specialised units for cardiac and renal care. The infrastructure supports both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring that patients receive appropriate attention across different levels of acuity. Medical teams work collaboratively to deliver evidence-based treatments and surgical interventions. Quality assurance and patient safety remain central to the operational philosophy of the hospital. It adheres to rigorous national and international healthcare standards to maintain high levels of service delivery. Continuous professional development for staff and the implementation of updated clinical protocols ensure that the standard of care remains consistent. The hospital continues to expand its capabilities to address complex medical conditions within the Southern Region.
- Legal name
- King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital In The Southern Region
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 45 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 26 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 — Khamis Mushait
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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