Riyadh Elm University Hospital
📍 Riyadh
Tertiary referral hospital · founded 1983 · private
About
Riyadh Elm University Hospital is a distinguished teaching hospital located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. As an integral part of Riyadh Elm University, it is committed to providing the community with a wide range of medical services. The hospital plays a crucial role in the clinical training of students across various health science disciplines, ensuring that patient care is informed by contemporary educational standards and research. The hospital is particularly recognised for its comprehensive services in dentistry. It houses numerous specialised clinics dedicated to different fields of dental care, including orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, and oral and maxillofacial surgery. The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic and therapeutic technology to support the delivery of advanced dental treatments and procedures to patients of all ages. At Riyadh Elm University Hospital, patient care is delivered by undergraduate and postgraduate students under the direct and continuous supervision of a highly qualified faculty of consultants and specialists. This educational model ensures a meticulous approach to treatment, where established clinical protocols are followed. The hospital maintains a professional environment focused on achieving positive health outcomes for every patient.
- Legal name
- Riyadh Elm University Hospital
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 4,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level II
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 64 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 37 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 — Riyadh
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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