King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah

King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah is a government health facility in Buraydah City, Qassim Province, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, that offers healthcare services to the community and provides a supportive environment for education and research. It was inaugurated by King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in 1988 and spans an area of 160,000 m, with a construction cost of SAR550 million.

The main building of King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah was designed over an area of 34,000 m, consisting of five floors, three of which are dedicated to inpatient departments. These floors have a total capacity of 574 beds, distributed across the following departments: internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics and obstetrics, orthopedics, intensive care, burns, neonatal care, dialysis, and operating rooms. The remaining floors are allocated for support services, including activity departments, laboratories, a blood bank, a pharmacy, physical therapy, emergency services, an artificial kidney machine, kidney stone treatment, a central sterilization department, a kitchen, as well as administrative and medical departments and some clinics.

The services and departments of King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah have expanded, increasing the total number of beds to six hundred by 2024. With the growth in services, the hospital now holds more than 480,000 medical records. In 2024, the number of laboratory tests conducted exceeded 3.4 million, and the number of fellowship programs offered has increased to eight.

As the number of beneficiaries increases, the departments of King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah have expanded. Its departments include:

The hospital also includes the following: the Nutrition Services Department, Nursing Department, Radiology Department, Patient Affairs Department, Home Healthcare Department, Medical Maintenance Department, Infection Control Department, Medical Waste Department, Central Sterilization Department, and the Statistics and Information Management Department.

King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah is home to six specialized centers, which are: the Prince Faisal Bin Mishaal Center for Infertility Treatment, the Physical Rehabilitation Center, the Obesity Center, the Dental Center, the Nephrology Center, and the Cochlear Implant Center.

The infertility and IVF center at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah serves residents of Qassim province, other areas of the Kingdom, and some Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. The center offers services for treating infertility, as well as laparoscopic surgeries. It includes a dedicated section for male infertility treatment, as well as another section for hormonal disorders and imbalances. Additionally, the center is equipped with a modern laboratory for IVF procedures.

King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah provides diagnostic medical imaging services and has introduced advanced units in its medical imaging department. In addition to conventional diagnostic units, including endoscopic and surface imaging, CT scans, and x-rays, the department now features MRI diagnostic units, color Doppler ultrasound imaging, nuclear medicine applications using semi-stable technetium generators, and both interventional and non-interventional imaging procedures.

The Artificial Kidney Unit at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah has undergone continuous development since its inauguration. Initially equipped with seven machines, the unit expanded in 1994 by adding nine more, bringing the total to sixteen machines. Further growth led to the expansion of the unit, which now operates with thirty-five dialysis machines.

The medical education and research center at King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah organizes seminars, workshops, and lectures, and oversees the training of students and doctors. It also conducts fellowship exams for the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, as well as other exams that have gained international recognition for the hospital. Several cohorts have graduated after taking and passing their exams at the hospital.

The King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah's Academic Affairs and Training Department also focuses on developing competencies, providing training, and equipping staff with necessary skills through various training programs, postgraduate study programs, a simulation center, and a delegation and scholarship program. Its training units include the Skills and Simulation Center, the Continuing Professional Development Department, the Practical Training Department, the Postgraduate Programs and Program Accreditation, the Delegation and Scholarship Department, the Digital Library, and the Research Unit.

King Fahd Specialist Hospital in Buraydah has received several accreditation certificates and awards, including the Central Board for Accreditation of Healthcare Institutions (CBAHI), the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties Accreditation Certificate, and the Obesity Center Accreditation Certificate.