About King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSH&RC) in Riyadh is a major tertiary and academic medical centre providing specialised medical and surgical care for complex and advanced health conditions.
The hospital combines specialised clinical care with medical education, research, innovation, and advanced healthcare technologies.
KFSH&RC Riyadh provides multidisciplinary care across organ transplantation, oncology, cardiac care, neurosciences, genomic medicine, paediatric haematology-oncology, and other specialised medical and surgical fields.
The hospital follows a patient-centred approach, with multidisciplinary teams working together to develop treatment plans according to individual clinical needs.
KFSH&RC focuses strongly on medical research, particularly in genetics, molecular diagnostics, cancer research, biotechnology, and personalised medicine.
The hospital is recognised internationally for advanced organ transplantation and robotic surgery, including the world's first fully robotic heart transplant performed in 2024.
KFSH&RC also provides specialised services for international patients and supports complex referrals through its international healthcare network.

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre Infrastructure

Provides highly specialised tertiary and quaternary healthcare services for complex medical and surgical conditions.
Houses specialised Centres of Excellence covering heart care, organ transplantation, genomic medicine, neurosciences, surgery, paediatrics, and women's health.
Provides advanced organ transplantation services, including heart, liver, kidney, and other transplant programmes.
Offers specialised oncology services for adult and paediatric patients, supported by advanced diagnostics and research.
Provides advanced cardiac services, including cardiac surgery, heart transplantation, minimally invasive procedures, and robotic cardiac surgery.
Provides specialised neurosciences services for conditions such as brain tumours, stroke, epilepsy, and movement disorders.
Offers genomic medicine and genetic testing to support diagnosis and personalised treatment planning.
Houses a dedicated Research Centre supporting basic and translational research in areas including genetics, molecular diagnostics, biotechnology, cancer, and radiation medicine.
Uses advanced robotic and minimally invasive surgical technologies across selected specialties.
Follows hospital-wide quality and patient-safety systems supported by international and national accreditation programmes.

Makkah Al Mukarramah Br Rd, Al Mathar Ash Shamali, Riyadh 12713, Saudi Arabia

Distance from Airport : 46 Km

Distance from Railway Station : 9 Km

Patient Experience Award - Ada'a Health Program: KFSH&RC received the Patient Experience Award for initiatives aimed at improving patient experience and healthcare delivery.
Health Research Excellence: Applied Innovation Award: Professor Feras Khaliel of KFSH&RC was recognised for contributions to healthcare research and applied innovation following the world's first fully robotic heart transplant.
World's First Fully Robotic Heart Transplant: KFSH&RC Riyadh performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant in 2024 on a 16-year-old patient with end-stage heart failure.
World's First Fully Robotic Liver Transplant: KFSH&RC has also reported the world's first fully robotic liver transplant, further expanding its use of robotic technology in organ transplantation.
Academic Medical Centre Recognition: KFSH&RC has been recognised among the world's leading academic medical centres, including being ranked 15th globally and first in the Middle East and North Africa in the 2025 list of the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centres, according to KFSH&RC.
Newsweek Recognition: KFSH&RC was included among the world's best hospitals and recognised in Newsweek's World's Best Smart Hospitals list.

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