University Health Services
Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University gives great attention to the health and well-being of its faculty, staff, and students. The university includes a comprehensive medical academic facility, staffed by highly experienced professionals in various medical fields.
The university hospital’s medical team comprises a selection of specialists, technicians, healthcare practitioners, administrators, and support staff, all dedicated to providing healthcare services to the university community.
In addition, the university features a specialized dental clinic equipped with the latest technologies and tools.
The university hospital and dental clinic aim to revolutionize the concept of integrated healthcare management by advancing education, training, scientific research, and healthcare services at all levels. They provide a distinguished environment for education, training, and scientific research to foster innovation in healthcare.
The hospital is currently located off-campus and houses numerous medical specialties. It offers services through a wide array of general and specialized clinics, including student clinics at various university colleges.
The university hospital has seen significant advancements in both healthcare services and educational training. The university leadership aspires to establish the hospital as a leading center for specialized healthcare, particularly through the operation of advanced medical units that serve both citizens and university members. These units include:
Kidney stone fragmentation and urology endoscopy unit, one of the most advanced units
Urodynamics unit
Vitiligo treatment unit
Neurophysiology unit
Physiotherapy and medical rehabilitation unit
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) center
University Hospital Overview:
The university hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, located in Al-Kharj, Riyadh Province. It was inaugurated in 2010 and provides medical services to university members and their families. The hospital has a capacity of around 55 beds and offers primary care clinics as well as specialized clinics, such as internal medicine, cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, family and community medicine, ophthalmology, and dermatology. Additionally, the Autism and Behavioral Disorders Center, equipped with the highest standards, offers comprehensive assessments and therapy sessions for children with autism spectrum disorders and behavioral disorders to help them integrate into society.
The hospital also offers day surgeries in specialties like general surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, plastic surgery, gynecology, and ear, nose, and throat surgery, performed by a group of specialized Saudi physicians.
Hospital Services
Healthcare Services:
Providing healthcare for acute and chronic cases through primary care clinics and family and community medicine clinics.
Offering specialized consultations and therapeutic procedures in advanced fields such as cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, neurology, general surgery, orthopedic surgery, urology, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, family and community medicine, ophthalmology, dermatology, and ENT surgery.
Diagnostic radiology services, including X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans, MRIs, and mammograms.
Laboratory and histopathological examination services.
Providing medications to patients through the pharmacy and the "Wasfaty" service.
Seasonal and preventive vaccinations, in addition to children's immunizations.
Integration with Ministry of Health hospitals for case referrals when necessary.
Educational and Community Service Activities:
Medical support for sports and educational events at the university by providing emergency teams and physiotherapy.
Celebrating global and local health awareness days at the university and within the community.
Organizing educational programs and events aimed at the university and local communities.
Hospital Departments
Department of Family and Community Medicine
About the Department
The Department of Family and Community Medicine at Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University Hospital consists of family medicine and public health and is committed to providing medical education, increasing public awareness and providing comprehensive health for people of all ages.
The mission of the department is to instill the concepts of family medicine, community medicine and public health in our students and to contribute to promoting health in our community through the following:
Providing health services to patients in primary clinics at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University Hospital
Providing comprehensive and multidimensional education in skills, knowledge and methods in community medicine and teaching medical students at the university the foundations and principles of preventive health services and community medicine as well as the methodology and methods of scientific research.
Conducting field research in various fields of family medicine to support the scientific research process within the vision and plan of Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University.
Participate in educational activities and create community services to increase public awareness of the importance of comprehensive health.
Number of Clinics: 19 clinics, in addition to clinics at the university's colleges.
Telemedicine Clinics
Reproductive and Sexual Health Clinics
Dermatology and Laser Clinics
Primary Care Clinics
Reproductive and Sexual Health Clinics
With regards to female health and wellbeing, the university's health services (university hospital and medical and health colleges) also cover:
Obstetrics and Gynecology (O&G): Consultations are available to address various aspects of female reproductive health. The Sexual & Reproductive Health Clinic under that O&G department offers confidential medical services, including STI screening and other reproductive health matters, which are free at the university hospital. These confidential services can be accessed via here. You can also call +966 11 588 6666 for more details.
Mental Health: The hospital prioritises mental wellbeing, offering psychiatric, depression, and family-related consultations from experts. Studies within the university community have noted that females may be at a higher risk for certain psychological disorders and highlights the importance of comprehensive mental health care.
These confidential services can be accessed via here. You can also call +966 11 588 6666 for more details.
Health Awareness Campaigns: The university's College of Applied Medical Sciences has organised extensive campaigns focused on specific women's health issues, such as breast cancer awareness, early detection, and post-mastectomy physical therapy.
Research and Academic Programmes: The university engages in health-related research, including studies on public health in Al-Kharj, which often involve topics specific to women's health, such as maternal-newborn health nursing. The university also has a Vice Deanship for Female Students Affairs across all its colleges, indicating a structure to support female students specifically.
Policy of Non-Discrimination of People by Gender
Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) maintains a formal and publicly accessible institutional policy that prohibits all forms of discrimination, including those based on gender identity and gender expression. This commitment is operationalised through the University’s Inclusivity and Tolerance Policy, which explicitly includes transgender individuals under its protection against bias, harassment, or exclusion.
Scope of Policy
The PSAU non-discrimination policy applies to all members of the University community—students, faculty, administrative staff, and visitors—and covers the full spectrum of academic, professional, and campus life activities, including but not limited to:
- Admissions and academic programme access
- Employment practices and faculty promotion
- On-campus services and facilities access
- Student housing and support activities
Health services and university hospitals
Policy Statement
PSAU recognises the right of all individuals to self-identify their gender and ensures that transgender students, staff, and faculty are treated with dignity and respect. As part of its equality mandate, the University guarantees the following protections and support measures for transgender individuals:
- No person shall face discrimination, harassment, or violence on the basis of gender identity, gender expression, or transition status.
- All individuals will be addressed by their self-identified name and pronouns across all academic, administrative, and service platforms.
- All policies and procedures, including those related to admissions, assessments, hiring, and promotion, apply equally and without bias to transgender members of the University.
- Confidential access to healthcare, counselling, and wellness services is available to all, regardless of gender identity, through the PSAU University Hospital and medical centres.
Grievance mechanisms are in place to report instances of misgendering, discrimination, or exclusion, with appropriate redress and protection from retaliation.
