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King Fahd Hospital

📍 Riyadh

Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1923 · private

About

King Fahd Hospital in Riyadh serves as a prominent medical institution within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to patients from across the region. The facility is equipped with modern medical technology and is staffed by a team of qualified healthcare professionals dedicated to delivering high standards of medical care. The hospital offers specialised treatment across various medical disciplines, including internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, and obstetrics. It features advanced diagnostic centres and fully equipped operating theatres designed to handle complex medical procedures. The infrastructure supports both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring that individuals receive appropriate care based on their specific clinical needs. Patient safety and quality of care remain central to the operational philosophy of King Fahd Hospital. The administration implements rigorous clinical protocols to maintain a safe environment for all visitors and patients. Continuous improvement initiatives are in place to ensure that the medical services align with international healthcare standards.

Legal name
King Fahd Hospital
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 3

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 45,798
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

Emergency capabilities

  • Trauma centre — Level II
  • Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
  • Door-to-balloon: 47 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
  • Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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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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 — Riyadh

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

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