King Fahd University Teaching Hospital

About

King Fahd Hospital of the University is a prominent medical facility located in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia. Affiliated with Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, it serves as a primary teaching hospital and a major referral centre in the Eastern Province. The institution combines academic excellence with advanced clinical care, providing a comprehensive range of medical services to the community. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and facilities designed to support both patient recovery and medical education. It functions as a tertiary care centre, offering specialised treatments across various disciplines. The facility plays a crucial role in training the next generation of healthcare professionals, including medical students, interns, and residents, ensuring high standards of practice and continuous professional development. Patient care at the hospital is delivered by a multidisciplinary team of consultants, specialists, and nursing staff. The institution prioritises safety and quality, adhering to international healthcare standards. In addition to its clinical duties, the hospital actively engages in medical research, contributing to the advancement of health sciences within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Legal name

King Fahd University Teaching Hospital

Governance

Board of directors · CEO appointed annually

Employees

3,000

• Trauma centre — Level III
• Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
• Door-to-balloon: 61 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
• Door-to-needle (stroke): 34 min

Subspecialty centres

Transplant programmes

• Cornea

All departments

• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Emergency

Quality metrics

Photos

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

• Top hospital — Al Khobar

  EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services