About King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Located in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah, It Is Ranked the Best for International Patient CareKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre
Ranked among the World's Best Hospitals in 2026 and No. 1 in Saudi Arabia for 5 consecutive years (Newsweek), KFSH&RC in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah has treated international patients from 17 countries.
KFSH&RC delivers internationally accredited care across organ transplantation, oncology, and cardiac surgery using the same robotic platforms, surgical protocols, and outcome benchmarks as the world's leading academic medical centres.
Its programmes include the Arab world's only lung transplant centre, the Gulf's only heart transplant programme, locally manufactured CAR-T cell therapy, and 5,000+ kidney transplants since 1981 supported by the world's largest Kidney Paired Donation Programme.
From the world's first fully robotic heart transplant in 2024 to a top-10 globally ranked epilepsy surgery programme, KFSH&RC performs procedures that exist nowhere else in the Arab world, making it the primary destination for GCC patients with conditions their local systems cannot manage.
Your scans are reviewed before you travel, your international patient coordinator is assigned from the first enquiry, and your follow-up continues through the AlTakhassusi App after you return home.
KFSH&RC delivers internationally accredited care across organ transplantation, oncology, and cardiac surgery using the same robotic platforms, surgical protocols, and outcome benchmarks as the world's leading academic medical centres.
Its programmes include the Arab world's only lung transplant centre, the Gulf's only heart transplant programme, locally manufactured CAR-T cell therapy, and 5,000+ kidney transplants since 1981 supported by the world's largest Kidney Paired Donation Programme.
From the world's first fully robotic heart transplant in 2024 to a top-10 globally ranked epilepsy surgery programme, KFSH&RC performs procedures that exist nowhere else in the Arab world, making it the primary destination for GCC patients with conditions their local systems cannot manage.
Your scans are reviewed before you travel, your international patient coordinator is assigned from the first enquiry, and your follow-up continues through the AlTakhassusi App after you return home.
12th
Global Ranking
Among world's top 250 academic medical centres, ranked 1st in the Middle East and Africa (Brand Finance 2026).
No. 1
Saudi Arabia's Best
Saudi Arabia's top-ranked hospital for 5 consecutive years and No. 1 in the Middle East for oncology and orthopaedics (Newsweek 2026).
17 Countries
International Reach
GCC, North Africa, the Levant, South Asia, and North America all represented among patients treated.
97-99%
Transplant Survival
1-year survival rates across kidney, liver, and heart transplant, among the strongest outcomes globally.
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre's Accreditation & Awards
- Newsweek World's Best Hospitals 2026 — No. 1 Saudi Arabia (5 consecutive years)
- Newsweek Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 — No. 1 Oncology
- Newsweek Best Specialized Hospitals Middle East 2026 — No. 1 Orthopaedics
- Brand Finance Healthcare 2026 — 12th Best Hospital Globally, 1st Middle East and Africa
- Brand Finance Healthcare 2025 — Top 250 World's Best Academic Medical Centres
- Joint Commission International (JCI) Accreditation
- Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI) Accreditation
- Global Healthcare Accreditation (GHA) — 95% Score for International Patient Services
- Magnet Hospital Recognition — American Nurses Credentialing Centre (1 of 6 outside USA)
- Magnet Hospital Recognition — American Nurses Credentialing Centre (1 of 6 outside USA)
- World Health Organization (WHO) — Collaborating Centre for Cancer Prevention and Control
- JACIE Accreditation — Bone Marrow Transplantation Programme
- ISCT-EBMT Accreditation — Cellular Therapy and Bone Marrow Transplant
- NMDP (National Marrow Donor Programme) Accreditation
- Children's Oncology Group (COG) Member Institution
- Gold Standard Patient Experience Award 2026 — The Beryl Institute
- CIBMTR (Center for International Blood and Marrow Transplant Research) Accreditation
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Member
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Member
- Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) Training Centre Accreditation
- American Global Medical Surgical Robotics — 2nd Globally for Robotic Aortic Valve
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Our support team is here to guide you through each step of your treatment journey with personal care and attention.How do I contact King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre's international patient support team?
Appointments, consultations, and treatment planning at KFSH&RC in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah are coordinated through the International Patient Care team, which supports international patients before, during, and after travel.
- WhatsApp: +1 718 550 0880
- Telephone: +1 718 550 0880
- Email: [email protected]
The team is available 24/7 and can arrange in-person appointments, online video consultations, second medical opinions, and full treatment coordination with specialist doctors at KFSH&RC.
Is KFSH&RC accredited for international patient care?
Yes. KFSH&RC holds JCI accreditation and is one of only six hospitals outside the United States with Magnet Hospital recognition from the American Nurses Credentialling Centre. It also achieved Global Healthcare Accreditation with a 95% score, specifically validating its international patient care infrastructure. These are independent, audited designations, not self-assessed.
What treatments at KFSH&RC are not available anywhere else in the Gulf?
Several treatments can only be accessed at KFSH&RC within the Arab world:
- Lung transplantation: only programme in Saudi Arabia, the GCC, and the entire Arab world
- Heart transplantation: only programme in the Gulf, active since 1989
- CAR-T cell therapy: locally manufactured; only centre in the Arab world producing this in-house
- Robotic cardiac surgery on children under 18 and on third cardiac redo patients: no other hospital globally
- World's first robotic intracranial brain tumour resection: performed at KFSH&RC in 2025
How does KFSH&RC support international patients who do not speak Arabic?
KFSH&RC assigns a dedicated coordinator from your first enquiry, with guidance provided in English and Arabic throughout. Translation services are available for other languages, and all written correspondence including cost estimates, treatment itineraries, and clinical assessments is provided before travel. The international patient team has supported patients from 17 countries across the GCC, North Africa, the Levant, South Asia, and North America.
How long do I need to stay in Saudi Arabia for treatment at KFSH&RC?
Stay duration depends on your condition and procedure:
- Organ transplantation (kidney, liver): 2 to 6 weeks
- Heart transplant: 4 to 6 weeks minimum
- Robotic cardiac surgery (valve replacement): approximately 7 days
- Bone marrow transplant: 4 to 6 weeks inpatient
- Epilepsy surgery (SEEG evaluation and resection): 3 to 6 weeks
- CAR-T therapy: 2 to 4 weeks inpatient monitoring
- Joint replacement: 3 to 5 days
- Robotic cancer surgery: 7 to 14 days
Your written treatment itinerary with stay estimates is confirmed before you book flights.
What does treatment at KFSH&RC cost and does the hospital accept international insurance?
KFSH&RC provides a detailed written cost estimate covering the procedure, diagnostic tests, hospital stay, and anticipated duration before any commitment is made. Payments are accepted via bank transfer, major credit cards, and approved insurance coverage. KFSH&RC works with selected international insurance providers; the team can verify your specific plan before you travel. To request a cost estimate or confirm insurance coverage, contact the team via WhatsApp at +1 718 550 0880 or email [email protected].
