Saudi German Riyadh Hospital - Al Sahafa
📍 Riyadh
University teaching hospital · founded 1950 · public
About
Saudi German Hospital Riyadh, situated in the Al Sahafa district, stands as a prominent multi-specialty tertiary care facility within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As a key member of the Saudi German Health group, the hospital is committed to delivering world-class medical services through a patient-centric approach. The facility boasts a capacity of 300 beds and is equipped with state-of-the-art medical technology to cater to a wide range of complex health conditions. The hospital distinguishes itself through its affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, allowing its medical team to access global expertise and clinical resources. This collaboration ensures that patients receive diagnoses and treatment plans that align with international standards of excellence. The medical staff comprises highly qualified consultants and specialists who utilise advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, including robotic surgery systems, to provide precise and effective care. Comprehensive healthcare services are available across numerous departments, ranging from emergency and critical care to specialised outpatient clinics. The hospital prioritises the comfort and well-being of its patients, offering a modern environment designed to facilitate recovery. With a focus on continuous improvement and medical innovation, Saudi German Hospital Riyadh remains a leading destination for healthcare in the region.
- Legal name
- Saudi German Riyadh Hospital - Al Sahafa
- Governance
- Board of directors · CEO appointed annually
- Employees
- 3,500
Capacity
Annual volume
Emergency capabilities
- Trauma centre — Level III
- Stroke: Comprehensive Stroke Centre
- Door-to-balloon: 53 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 — Riyadh
EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025
Services
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