The King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre () (KFSH&RC) is tertiary referral hospital in Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Overview As a tertiary referral hospital, it offers primary and highly specialized inpatient and outpatient medical care and participates in clinical and research studies. Overall, it has been ranked 600th globally. A large portion of the patient population are referrals from other hospitals from across Saudi Arabia as a whole and the surrounding regions. History KFSH&RC was established in 1970 on land donated by King Faisal and was officially opened in 1975 by King Khalid. From 1973 to 1985, the hospital was administered by the Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). In 1985, following a Royal Decree, the contract with HCA ended and the responsibility for the administration and operation of the hospital's premises was undertaken by a national team. The following are some key developments: In 1997, The King Fahd National Centre for Children's Cancer opened. In 2000, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre – Jeddah Branch opened. In 2002, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre becomes a corporation. In 2018, The King Abdullah Centre for Cancer and Liver Diseases opened. In 2019, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre – Madina branch opened. In 2021, KFSH&RC was transformed into an independent not-for-profit organization. Notable events King Fahad died in August 2005. King Salman underwent surgery for his gallbladder in July 2020. Mohammad Bin Salman was admitted and underwent surgery for appendicitis in February 2021. See also List of hospitals in Saudi Arabia List of things named after Saudi Kings King Saud Medical Complex References 1975 establishments in Saudi Arabia Hospital buildings completed in 1975 Hospitals established in 1975 Hospitals in Saudi Arabia Buildings and structures in Jeddah Buildings and structures in Riyadh Organisations based in Riyadh Companies based in Riyadh Medical research institutes in Saudi Arabia