King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Medical and research complex in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
King Faisal Specialist Hospital is a medical complex in Riyadh with multiple buildings containing around 1,600 beds and 28 health outreach centers across the capital. The facility houses various medical departments and specialized treatment areas designed to serve both emergency and long-term care needs.
The hospital opened in 1975 after King Faisal donated the land in 1970 for its construction. Its early development was shaped by a partnership with Hospital Corporation of America.
The institution follows Islamic principles in delivering care, with separate facilities and services for male and female patients visible throughout the buildings. This organization reflects values that shape how people move through and experience the space daily.
Visitors and patients can schedule appointments, access medical records, and request medication refills through the Altakhassusi mobile application. The app is available on major platforms and helps with basic administrative needs.
The facility performed the world's first fully robotic heart transplant and is also a leader in stem cell procedures. These medical advances demonstrate the cutting-edge technical capabilities available at the center.
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