Riyadh HOSPITALS GUIDE
Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding healthcare sector consists of primary, secondary, and
tertiary facilities. The government, including the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Military
Hospitals has previously been the main provider of healthcare services, but private investment and provision are increasing. This guide provides information about hospitals that Allocation Assist works with. (This is not a complete list of hospitals in Riyadh).
Ministry of Health (MOH) Facilities
King Fahad Medical City (KMFC), constructed between 1984 and 1995, is considered one of the largest and most advanced medical complexes in the Middle East. Accredited by the JCI, the complex consists of 4 hospitals with a total capacity of 1200 beds: The Main Hospital (460 beds), The Women’s Specialized Hospital, The Children’s Specialized Hospital and The Rehabilitation Hospital. The complex is made up of one institute, 4 specialised centres, laboratories & Primary Care Clinics.
The Main Hospital (460 beds) – multispeciality hospital with all major medical and surgical specialties, critical care, and dental services. It also contributes to the health education and teaching at the local level besides enhancing treatment of diseases through medical research and specialised medical training programs.
The Children’s Specialized Hospital (246 beds) – opened in 2003, provides various specialised clinical programs and advanced methods of intensive medical care for children.
The Women’s Specialized Hospital (236 beds capacity) – opened in 2003, provides a full range of obstetric and gynaecological care. Centre of excellence for managing high-risk pregnancies and complications of early stages of pregnancy, infertility treatment, and day-case surgeries.
The Rehabilitation Hospital (150 beds) – the only Ministry of Health (MOH) Hospital that provides acute holistic rehabilitation services to referred patients through an interdisciplinary rehabilitation program. Medical, nursing, clinical and administrative staff work together to assist patients in achieving their maximum potential according to their outlined treatment plan.
King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital (KKESH) is a 250-bed, JCI-accredited, tertiary care ophthalmic facility, founded in 1983, operated by the Ministry of Health (MOH). This Eye Hospital aims to improve eye care throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond by providing tertiary eye care, educating health care professionals and the public and conducting research.
KKESH is recognized for excellence in delivering ophthalmic patient care. Additionally, it is known for its strong educational programs, which include continuing medical education seminars, symposia, and the training of ophthalmology residents, subspecialty fellows, and other allied healthcare personnel. Furthermore, KKESH boasts highly successful research programs that contribute to advancements in the field.
MOH Teaching and Research Hospitals
Founded in 1957, King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) is a tertiary care academic medical centre with decades of experience in multi-facility and multi-disciplinary administration. The world-class health care complex includes more than 1,300 full-time physicians, with 853 residents & fellows.
With a wide range of colleges, advanced research centres, and collaborations with distinguished researchers around the globe. this medical city aims to transform integrated healthcare management through the collective promotion of education & training, care provision and research on all fronts. In addition to scholarship and research.
King Saud University provides health and social services to the entire Saudi community, as extending and expanding such services are an essential component of KSU’s comprehensive development plans.
KSUMC includes:
- King Khalid University Hospital
- King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
- Dental Hospital
- University Diabetes Center
- King Fahad Cardiac Center
- Prince Naif Bin AbdulAziz Health Research Center
- University Oncology Center
- King Abdullah Ear Specialists
- Clinical Skills and Simulation Center
- Family Medicine Center
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital (KAAUH) opened in 2014 as Riyadh’s primary government-sector teaching hospital. It is conveniently located near King Khaled International Airport, on the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (PNU) campus.
The hospital has 406 beds and holds accreditations from JCIA and CBHAI. KAAUH offers centers of excellence in women’s health, pediatric and adolescent health, and a specialized Child Development Center focused on autism and attention disorders.
There is also provision of integrated services in internal medicine, psychiatry, orthopaedic, urology, colorectal, breast, bariatric, plastic and endocrine surgery, otorhinology, ophthalmology, dental and maxillofacial surgery.
King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital will soon add specialties such as cardiac surgery, cardiology, vascular surgery, neurosciences, neurosurgery, and oncology. The hospital is committed to educating and training PNU students in both clinical and non-clinical areas, providing them with an exceptional learning experience.
The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) is a JCI accredited tertiary/quaternary care hospital, opened in 1975 by the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Saudi Arabia. It is consistently recognized and ranked as one of the nation’s top research and referral centres, and a centre of excellence for Oncology, Organ Transplantation, Cardiovascular Diseases, Neurosciences and Genetic Diseases.
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) provides specialized healthcare in a dynamic, research-driven environment. The hospital receives referrals from across Saudi Arabia and the wider region. Its complex includes 1,600 beds and 28 Health Outreach Centres.
As a leading academic medical center, KFSH&RC prioritizes research in cancer, cardiovascular diseases, transplant immunology, genetics, molecular diagnostics, and proteomics. Additionally, the King Abdullah Center for Oncology and Liver Disease is located within the main hospital building in Riyadh.
The Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA), founded in 1982, is a prestigious government healthcare organization and one of the largest in Saudi Arabia. It provides state-of-the-art healthcare facilities and exceptional care to Saudi Arabian National Guard (SANG) employees and their dependents.
In addition, MNGHA integrates clinical care, training, academics, and research with cutting-edge technology. The Ministry’s main hub in Riyadh is centered around the King Abdulaziz Medical City complex in the city’s east.
This includes notable institutions such as the National Guard Hospital, King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH), and the Women’s Health Hospital (WHH).
King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) in Riyadh (formerly the King Fahad National Guard Hospital) is the largest healthcare facility of MNGHA with a total bed capacity of 1,973.
Inaugurated in 1982, King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC) is a leading healthcare facility in Saudi Arabia. It serves Ministry of National Guard personnel and their families, offering care from primary healthcare to advanced tertiary services. KAMC also provides specialized care to non-National Guard patients through its medical eligibility system.
KAMC houses the King Abdulaziz Cardiac Center, Organ Transplant Center, and Liver Center, all equipped with cutting-edge technology. The Cardiac Center made history by performing the region’s first Berlin LVAD mechanical heart implantation.
King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital (KASCH), opened in 2015, is the third-largest healthcare facility in the Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs (MNGHA). With a bed capacity of 600, it also features a 60-bed ER and 70-day care and infusion beds. As the first specialized children’s hospital in Saudi Arabia, KASCH spans 192,000m² across 10 levels.
Designed with the patient at the center, the hospital provides patient-focused care and operates as a paperless, digital facility. All patient records are electronically maintained.
KASCH offers specialized pediatric care, including an Oncology Program for chemotherapy, radiation oncology, stem cell transplants, and organ transplants for liver and kidney patients. Additionally, the hospital provides acute care services, mental health support, research, and rehabilitation.
Bringing together a multidisciplinary team of physicians, caregivers, and support staff, KASCH offers a variety of integrated, disease-focused services that encompass the entire continuum of cancer care, from prevention to diagnosis to treatment to survivorship. The hospital works collaboratively with other international agencies such as Jenner Institute Oxford and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Women’s Health Specialist Hospital (WHH) is the newest facility of MNGHA in Riyadh, with a bed capacity of 284. This hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including obstetrics, caesarean sections, and gynaecological surgeries. Additionally, it provides intermediate and intensive care units for newborns.
Moreover, WHH features various specialized clinics, such as fertility clinics, maternal and foetal health, breast health, and obstetrics and gynaecology. The hospital also includes a fully equipped radiology department. Built according to international standards, WHH is designed with sustainable energy and environmental considerations in mind.
Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence and Aviation (MODA) Facilities
Prince Sultan Military Medical City (PSMMC), formerly known as Riyadh Military Hospital. This is located in Riyadh City. PSMMC is part of the Medical Services Department (MSD) of the Ministry of Defense (MOD). It is a multispecialty medical complex with 1,192 Beds including A&E, Delivery, NICU & Theater + 48 Dialysis Chairs. The Medical City includes the Prince Sultan Cardiac Center.
Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, is a purpose-built 174-bed cardiac hospital located in Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh. it providing high quality comprehensive cardiovascular services and surgery for both adults and children.
PRIVATE SECTOR
Large Private Medical Group with Multi-specialty Hospitals in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries. Suliaman Al Habib Olaya Medical Complex was established in Riyadh in 1985. It contains integrated and Specialised clinics in providing healthcare services for all medical specialties, and includes American Board, Canadian and European Fellowship consultants.
Furthermore, the Complex comprises premium hospitals and clinics of:
- Fully integrated Maternity Hospital
- Bone, Joint and Spine Surgery Hospital
- Dermatology and Plastic Surgery Centre
- Ophthalmology and Laser/Vision Correction Surgical Centre
- Specialised Infertility Treatment and Reproduction Assistance Centre.
Other Riyadh hospitals in Suliaman Al Habib group:
Arryan, Riyadh: https://hmg.com/arryan-riyadh
Al Takhassusi, Riyadh: https://hmg.com/al-takhassusi-riyadh
Al Sweidi, Riyadh: https://hmg.com/al-sweidi-riyadh
Established in 1987, Dallah Hospital is a key member of Dallah Health, serving the central region of Saudi Arabia. It is accredited by JCI, ISO, and the Saudi Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI).
Moreover, the hospital’s Obstetrics & Gynecology Department is recognized as the first training center for physicians in this specialty by the Saudi Health Authorities. In addition, Dallah Hospital offers a wide range of services, including open-heart surgery, cardiac catheterization, laparoscopic surgery, and infertility treatments.
- Saudi German Hospital Riyadh is a multi-specialty, tertiary care private hospital that began its operations in 2001, with a capacity of 300 beds.
- Saudi German Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in the Middle East and North Africa, with hospitals and clinics in several cities across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, and Yemen. Medical education and International Visiting Professor Programme. Affiliated with Mayo Clinic Care Network.
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