King Salman Armed Forces Hospital In The Northwest
📍 Tabuk
University teaching hospital · founded 1878 · public
About
King Salman Armed Forces Hospital in the Northwest is a distinguished medical institution situated in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. It serves as a pivotal healthcare provider for members of the armed forces and their dependents, offering a comprehensive range of tertiary care services. The facility is renowned for its commitment to medical excellence, holding accreditation from the Joint Commission International (JCI), which underscores its adherence to rigorous global standards of quality and patient safety. The hospital encompasses a vast complex that includes specialised centres such as the Prince Sultan Oncology Center and a dedicated Women's Health Centre. With a capacity exceeding 900 beds, it is equipped with advanced diagnostic and therapeutic technologies to manage complex medical conditions. As a teaching hospital affiliated with Tabuk Medical College, it plays a significant role in medical education and training, fostering the development of future healthcare professionals through various residency and fellowship programmes. Patients at King Salman Armed Forces Hospital benefit from a multidisciplinary approach to care, covering a wide spectrum of specialties including cardiology, nephrology, and surgery. The institution prioritises patient well-being by integrating modern infrastructure with a highly skilled workforce. Its strategic location in the Northwest region allows it to act as a central hub for specialised medical services, ensuring that military personnel and their families receive top-tier healthcare support.
- Legal name
- King Salman Armed Forces Hospital In The Northwest
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 49 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 25 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 — Tabuk
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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