Medicine

About

With its eight subspecialty sections (Allergy/Immunology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonary Medicine, and Rheumatology), and two outstanding training programs (Residency and Fellowship), the Department of Medicine provides primary medical care services to in- and out-patients and considered as one of the largest departments in the hospital.  It constantly strives to update its technology and medical care through research and development. It has also a special program, the Vascular Access Program.

The Department of Medicine continue to provide state-of-the-art medical care through high quality, patient-centered care, innovative research, training and education.

Scope of Service

• The Department of Medicine is involved in tertiary patient care in all subspecialties of Medicine, such as Allergy/Immunology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Internal Medicine, Nephrology, Pulmonary Medicine, Rheumatology, Geriatrics, Women’s Health and Thromboembolic.

• Serves other KFSH&RC centers and departments by providing full consultation services, both as inpatient and outpatient bases.

• Provides health outreach services and virtual clinics to other institution in the Kingdom.

• Provides education and training to its staff, postgraduate and undergraduate.

• Organizes awareness days and workshops for patient and community educations.

• Organize symposiums and conferences.

• Conducts research activities in all medical fields.

Many procedures are done including:

• Vascular Access for Dialysis

• Diagnostic & Therapeutic Endoscopic procedure