Skip to main content

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

Total beds 500
ICU 40
NICU 10
PICU 7
OR theatres 16
Delivery rooms 5
ED bays 20
Cath labs 2

Annual volume

Admissions / yr 46,544
Outpatient 250,000
ED visits 40,000
Births 750
Surgeries 12,500

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

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%

Photos

King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
exterior
King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
main entrance
King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
er
King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
or
King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
patient room
King Khalid Hospital And Heart Center In Al-Kharj
icu

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 — Al-Kharj

    EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025

Services

ServiceFrom