King Salman Specialist Hospital
📍 Hail
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1867 · private
About
King Salman Specialist Hospital in Hail stands as a prominent medical landmark in the northern region of Saudi Arabia. This 500-bed facility functions as a tertiary care referral centre, providing advanced healthcare services to the residents of Hail and neighbouring areas. It operates under the umbrella of the Hail Health Cluster and plays a pivotal role in reducing the need for patients to travel to major cities for specialised treatment. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology and modern infrastructure designed to meet international standards of patient safety and care quality. The hospital encompasses a wide range of medical departments and specialised clinics. It features dedicated centres for oncology and cardiology, alongside units for neurology, orthopaedics, and general surgery. The facility also includes a fully equipped intensive care unit, a burns unit, and advanced diagnostic laboratories. These departments work in unison to deliver comprehensive medical management for complex and critical cases. The medical staff comprises highly qualified consultants and healthcare professionals committed to clinical excellence. Patient care at King Salman Specialist Hospital focuses on a multidisciplinary approach. The administration prioritises the integration of the latest therapeutic protocols and digital health solutions to enhance the patient experience. In addition to its clinical services, the hospital serves as an academic and training hub for medical practitioners in the region. It continues to expand its scope of services to align with the healthcare transformation goals of the Kingdom.
- Legal name
- King Salman Specialist Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Thrombectomy-capable
- Door-to-balloon: 65 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 31 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 — Hail
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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