King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC)

King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) is a leading independent, non-profit, government-owned tertiary and quaternary healthcare institution headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Established in 1975, its core mission is to serve society by providing the highest level of healthcare and patient experience within an integrated education and research setting. KFSHRC operates under the ownership of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) and has branches in Jeddah and Madinah, extending its specialized services across the Kingdom.

KFSHRC offers a comprehensive range of specialized medical services, including advanced treatments, diagnostic services, and extensive research programs. It is particularly recognized for its expertise in oncology, organ transplantation, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, and genomics. The institution is also a significant hub for medical education, providing postgraduate and undergraduate training programs and operating a simulation center. Notably, KFSHRC is at the forefront of medical innovation, having performed the world's first fully robotic liver transplant from a living donor and a fully robotic heart transplant.

Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Majid Al Fayyadh since 2017, KFSHRC underwent a significant transformation in 2021, becoming an independent, non-profit entity aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. This strategic shift aims to enhance its global standing and operational agility. The hospital has achieved significant recognition, ranking first in the Middle East and North Africa and 12th globally among the world's top 250 Academic Medical Centers for 2026. It has also been recognized as the most valuable healthcare brand in the Kingdom and the Middle East by Brand Finance 2026 and listed by Newsweek among the World's Best Hospitals, Smart Hospitals, and Specialized Hospitals for 2026. KFSHRC is also a pioneer in healthcare AI, having developed over 20 AI applications since 2019 to improve patient care and operational efficiency, including reducing bed waiting times.