nabdalhadath – Ahmed Bin Abdulqader

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC) has again secured its position as the top hospital in Saudi Arabia for the fourth consecutive year, according to Newsweek’s 2025 ranking of the world’s best hospitals. KFSHRC has made strides, jumping 20 places from last year’s list, indicating a 9% improvement in this prestigious ranking.

Among more than 200,000 hospitals operating globally, Newsweek and Statista evaluate only 2,400 institutions and publish an annual list of the top 250 hospitals. The ranking is based on various criteria, including medical performance indicators, healthcare outcomes, and expert recommendations from international healthcare professionals. KFSHRC’s ongoing excellence is demonstrated through groundbreaking achievements such as the world’s first fully robotic heart transplant and the first fully robotic implantation of an artificial heart pump.

In 2024, KFSHRC set a new record with 1,111 organ transplants in one year, including 500 successful kidney transplants through the paired exchange program, reinforcing its status as a global leader in complex surgeries and organ transplantation. The hospital also provided advanced medical care to patients from 17 different countries, solidifying Saudi Arabia’s position as a premier destination for healthcare.

KFSHRC continues to pioneer advancements in personalized medicine, artificial intelligence, and robotic surgery, leading to a 10% increase in new patient admissions, a 47% rise in medical tourism, and a 9% growth in inpatient volumes. Patient satisfaction remains high, with 87% of transplant recipients reporting an improved quality of life, 93% satisfaction with robotic surgeries, 87% positive inpatient experiences, and 92% satisfaction among outpatient visitors.

This year 10 Saudi hospitals are listed among the world’s top 250 hospitals in Newsweek’s 2025 ranking, reflecting the success of the Health Sector Transformation Program, a key initiative of Saudi Vision 2030.