Geriatric Medicine

Division of Geriatric Medicine

The Division of Geriatric Medicine at NGHA was established in January 2006. The division continues to grow, with a mission that remains the same to become the Center of Excellence in the region in providing a comprehensive care for older adults and for training the future Geriatricians. Today, the division provides care for the inpatient and outpatient older adults population through an inpatient Complex Discharge Unit (24) with 20 beds and ten outpatient clinics, including seven general geriatrics and three specialties for dementia and falls. Our outstanding faculty provide high-quality, patient centered care and a multidisciplinary approach to all older adults and their families to maintain their function and wellbeing in the community.

Department Geriatric Medicine Capacity

Inpatient unit (Complex Discharge Ward) with a capacity of 20 beds.

Inpatient Consultation

Outpatient clinics – 12 clinics and two more clinics will open soon – total of 12 clinics per week (9 geriatrics)

Transitional Care

To manage medically stable patients that require a prolonged hospital stay for medical reasons (e.g., I.V. antibiotic, Geriatric Rehab, infected bedsores, etc.)

Long Term Care

To supervise the KAMC-Riyadh long-term patients and chronic ventilated patients at Riyadh/Care National Hospital (RNH/CNH) and Riyadh Care Hospital (RCH).

Teaching and Training for Residents, Interns, and Medical Students.

Research