Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
📍 Al-Kharj
Community hospital · founded 1916 · non-profit foundation
About
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital is a modern teaching hospital located in the city of Al-Kharj. Established in 2010, it operates as a key medical facility affiliated with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, primarily providing healthcare services to the university's staff and their dependents. The hospital is committed to delivering a high standard of medical care and contributes to the health and wellbeing of the local community through its services and educational role. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of medical services, beginning with primary care and family medicine clinics that manage both acute and chronic health conditions. In addition to general healthcare, it provides specialised consultations and therapeutic procedures across numerous medical fields. The facility is equipped to perform day surgeries in several specialties, including general surgery, orthopaedics, urology, and gynaecology, utilising the expertise of its dedicated medical professionals. Beyond clinical care, the hospital houses advanced diagnostic facilities, including radiology and laboratory services, to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses. It is also home to the Autism and Behavioural Disorders Center, a specialised unit that offers comprehensive evaluation and therapeutic sessions for children. This centre focuses on preparing children for successful integration into society, reflecting the hospital's commitment to specialised and community-focused healthcare.
- Legal name
- Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level I
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 49 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 33 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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