Saudi Armed Forces Hospital In Dhahran
📍 Dhahran
University teaching hospital · founded 1882 · public
About
The Saudi Armed Forces Hospital in Dhahran serves as a prominent medical facility located in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. It is dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to members of the armed forces and their eligible dependants. The hospital operates with a commitment to high standards of medical care and patient safety. It features a wide range of departments and specialised clinics designed to address various health conditions. The facility is equipped with modern medical technology and diagnostic tools to support accurate assessments and effective treatments. Medical professionals at the hospital work across multiple disciplines, including general surgery, internal medicine, paediatrics, and obstetrics. The infrastructure supports both inpatient and outpatient services, ensuring that patients receive appropriate care based on their specific medical needs. In addition to clinical services, the hospital emphasises health education and preventive medicine. The administration focuses on continuous improvement and adherence to quality standards within the healthcare sector. By maintaining a professional environment, the Saudi Armed Forces Hospital in Dhahran aims to contribute significantly to the well-being of the military community in the region.
- Legal name
- Saudi Armed Forces Hospital In Dhahran
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 2,000
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Primary Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 67 min (AHA target ≤ 90)
- Door-to-needle (stroke): 30 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 — Dhahran
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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