Patient Relations
At JHAH, our Oncology Center of Excellence goes beyond traditional cancer care. We bring together leading expertise, advanced research, innovative technology, and comprehensive patient support to create a truly integrated care model that serves our community.
Built on the proven Johns Hopkins Medicine approach that has guided the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center since 1973, we bring five decades of global cancer innovation directly to the Eastern Province. This partnership ensures our patients receive the same world-class care that has made Johns Hopkins a leader in cancer treatment worldwide.
The Oncology Center of Excellence is modeled after and partnered with the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, one of the world’s leading cancer institutions and among the first to be designated by the U.S. National Cancer Institute.
Through this collaboration, JHAH brings decades of Johns Hopkins expertise in cancer research, innovation, and patient-centered care to Saudi Arabia. Johns Hopkins scientists pioneered key advances in bone marrow transplantation, genomic mapping, cancer vaccines, and immunotherapy—transforming how cancer is diagnosed and treated worldwide.
This partnership also integrates Johns Hopkins’ multidisciplinary care model, where specialists collaborate on every complex case to ensure the best outcomes. By combining global research leadership with compassionate, team-based care, this proven model of excellence now serves patients across the Kingdom.
The Oncology Center of Excellence advances the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals by expanding access to specialized cancer care and building national expertise. By offering comprehensive oncology services locally, patients receive world-class treatment close to home, reducing the need for medical travel and keeping families together.
Through collaboration with Johns Hopkins Medicine, the center strengthens local capabilities, trains Saudi healthcare professionals to global standards, and establishes a sustainable model for future excellence. Its focus on prevention, early detection, and continuous quality improvement supports better outcomes, reduced cancer burden, and a stronger, more self-reliant healthcare system.
