King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
📍 Al-Kharj
University teaching hospital · founded 1938 · public
About
King Khalid Hospital and Heart Center in Al-Kharj serves as a prominent healthcare institution within the Riyadh region of Saudi Arabia. The facility operates under the Ministry of Health and provides a comprehensive range of medical services to the local community. It is recognised for its commitment to delivering high-quality patient care through advanced medical technology and a dedicated team of healthcare professionals. A focal point of the institution is its specialised heart centre, which addresses the growing need for cardiac care in the area. This department provides diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for various cardiovascular conditions. The hospital ensures that patients receive timely and effective treatment for heart-related ailments without the need for referral to distant cities. Beyond cardiac services, the hospital encompasses various medical departments including emergency medicine, internal medicine, and general surgery. The infrastructure supports both inpatient and outpatient care, ensuring a holistic approach to health management. The administration continuously strives to update clinical practices in alignment with national healthcare standards.
- Legal name
- King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 55 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 39 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 — Al-Kharj
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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