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
Annual volume
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
| 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 — Riyadh
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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