King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Centre
📍 Riyadh
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1931 · private
About
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre serves as a premier tertiary referral hospital located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established to provide specialised medical care that was previously unavailable in the region, the institution has grown into a globally recognised hub for healthcare and research. It focuses on delivering advanced treatment for complex medical conditions, accepting referrals for cases that require high-level expertise and cutting-edge technology. The facility operates with a commitment to international standards of quality and patient safety. The hospital is renowned for its Centres of Excellence, which cover critical areas such as oncology, organ transplantation, cardiovascular diseases, neurosciences, and medical genetics. These departments are equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic tools, allowing medical teams to perform intricate procedures including stem cell transplants and complex heart surgeries. The institution also places a strong emphasis on paediatric care, offering specialised services for children with rare and difficult-to-treat conditions. Beyond clinical care, the organisation integrates a dedicated research centre that conducts extensive studies to advance medical knowledge and treatment outcomes. It maintains prestigious accreditations, including the Joint Commission International (JCI) and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence. Through its academic programmes and clinical training, the hospital plays a vital role in developing the healthcare workforce in the Kingdom and the wider region.
- Legal name
- King Faisal Specialist Hospital And Research Centre
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
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): 32 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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