International Medical Center

What International Medical Center does

International Medical Center (IMC) is a private, for-profit, multi-disciplinary healthcare provider headquartered in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 2005. It operates a 300-bed tertiary hospital supported by 400+ physicians across 40+ specialties and a total workforce of 2,700+ employees, supplemented by a WellCare outpatient network comprising five locations: the First Clinic and Red Sea Mall Clinic in Jeddah, the IMC Makkah WellCare branch, the KAUST Health Center on the KAUST university campus, and a Padel Wellness Clinic. Its service portfolio spans inpatient care, 24/7 emergency medicine, same-day surgery, dialysis, chemotherapy, cardiac diagnostics, rehabilitation, laboratory, radiology, and home health care, with multi-lingual coverage across Arabic, English, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, and Urdu to support medical tourism and Hajj/Umrah visitor segments.

The underlying technology stack centers on integrated clinical and patient management systems delivered through the My IMC mobile app (iOS/Android) and an online patient portal. IMC holds JCI accreditation for the seventh consecutive time, SRC Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery, CBAHI, and ACHSI certifications, and was the first healthcare institution to join the CBAHI-Temos Joint Medical Tourism Accreditation Program. The group is extending beyond clinical care into medical education through a new medical college in Jeddah and the Dr. Walid Ahmad Fitaihi Chair for Wellness Research, while formal academic and institutional partnerships with King Abdulaziz University, KAUST, and Alahli Saudi Football Club anchor referral and talent pipelines.

Revenue is generated primarily through fee-for-service healthcare delivery across inpatient, outpatient, surgical, and diagnostic services, augmented by medical tourism and employer- or institution-sponsored arrangements. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based. The organization operates as a physician-led private company under founder, Chairman, and CEO Dr. Walid A. Fitaihi, with no external private equity or venture capital ownership detected in available sources. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through physical facilities and digital channels, with strategic alliances extending reach into academia, sports medicine, and medical tourism under Saudi Vision 2030.

Name

International Medical Center

Legal name

International Medical Center

Website

https://imc.med.sa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

International Medical Center is a private, physician-led multi-disciplinary healthcare provider in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, operating a 300-bed tertiary hospital and five outpatient WellCare clinics across Jeddah, Makkah, and KAUST, serving general public patients, medical tourists, and Hajj/Umrah visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Specialty Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International/Medical Tourism Hospital Systems (HLAFAAAN), Primary Care & General Medicine Virtual Care (HLALAAAA)

Keywords

• Multi-specialty hospital care
• Outpatient clinic services
• Medical tourism services
• Emergency medical care
• Diagnostic and surgical services

Headquarters

HQ city

Jeddah

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue generated from comprehensive medical services including inpatient care, outpatient consultations, surgical procedures, diagnostic services, and emergency medicine across multiple specialties
2. Medical Tourism Services: Revenue from international patients seeking specialized healthcare services, supported by official medical tourism program participation

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

International Medical Center operates a 300-bed tertiary hospital in Jeddah and an integrated outpatient clinic network spanning Jeddah, Makkah, and the KAUST campus, delivering comprehensive multi-specialty healthcare across 40+ specialties with 400+ physicians. Core services include 24/7 emergency care, inpatient care, surgery (including a designated Hernia Surgery Center of Excellence), oncology, dialysis, cardiac care, diagnostics, rehabilitation, and home health care, complemented by medical tourism services for international patients and a continuing medical education academy. Digital channels include the My IMC mobile application and an online patient portal for appointments, records, and care coordination.

Product overview

International Medical Center operates as a multi-site healthcare delivery network consisting of a main tertiary hospital (IMC Hospital in Jeddah with 300 beds, 400+ physicians, 40+ specialties) and several outpatient WellCare clinic locations (First Clinic, IMC Makkah, Red Sea Mall Clinic, KAUST Health Center, and Padel Wellness Clinic). The organization complements its physical facilities with digital products including the My IMC mobile app (iOS/Android) and Patient Portal. IMC's service portfolio spans comprehensive inpatient care, emergency medicine (24/7), outpatient consultations, surgical services, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and home health care. The network serves the Jeddah and Makkah communities in Saudi Arabia with a focus on international accreditation standards and medical tourism.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• IMC Hospital (Main Tertiary Hospital) Main tertiary hospital in Jeddah providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care across 40+ specialties, including 24/7 emergency medicine, surgery, oncology, dialysis, cardiac care, diagnostics, and rehabilitation for individuals and families in the Western Region and international patients.
• First Clinic (IMC WellCare) Accessible outpatient primary and preventive healthcare clinic in Jeddah's Etoile Center providing routine consultations, early diagnosis, and management of common illnesses for individuals and families under IMC clinical standards.
• IMC Makkah WellCare Branch Comprehensive ambulatory care facility in Makkah featuring a same-day surgery center, dialysis unit, diagnostic heart unit, chemotherapy unit, respiratory examination, physiotherapy and rehabilitation, radiology and imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and emergency services.
• Red Sea Mall Clinic (IMC WellCare) Convenient outpatient healthcare clinic located within Red Sea Mall in Jeddah offering preventive care, pediatric care, women's health, general consultations, family medicine, specialist visits, chronic disease management, and diagnostic services.
• KAUST Health Center Integrated outpatient healthcare facility at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology campus providing consultant-led clinics for preventive care, specialist evaluation, chronic disease management, and coordinated clinical follow-up for students, faculty, staff, and families.
• My IMC Mobile Application Mobile app available on iOS and Android that enables IMC patients to book appointments, access patient portal features, and manage healthcare interactions across IMC Hospital and WellCare clinic locations.
• Patient Portal Web-based portal enabling patients to access medical records, communicate with healthcare providers, and manage appointments across IMC's hospital and outpatient network.
• IMC Academy Educational and research entity under International Medical Center providing medical training, continuing professional development, research initiatives, and academic programs including the Dr. Walid Ahmad Fitaihi Chair for Wellness Research.

Quantifiable outcome

• JCI Accreditation for seventh consecutive time - international recognition of healthcare quality and patient safety standards
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• King Abdulaziz UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 October 2025Strategic partnership signed on sidelines of Global Health Exhibition to strengthen collaboration in scientific research, training, and academic qualification programs. Partnership aims to expand cooperation in training and research programs, qualifying students and healthcare professionals, building research capabilities, and exchanging scientific and practical expertise to enhance integration between healthcare and academic sectors.
• Alahli Saudi Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 February 2025Medical partnership with Alahli Saudi Football Club for provision of specialized healthcare services to club athletes and staff.
• King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2023Since June 2023, clinical operations at KAUST Health Center have been managed in partnership with International Medical Center, bringing IMC's standards of clinical excellence and integrated healthcare delivery to the KAUST campus. Partnership provides comprehensive outpatient healthcare services tailored to university community including students, faculty, staff, and families.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dr. Sulaiman Al-Habib Medical Group (HMG): Saudi Arabia's largest private multi-specialty hospital operator with hospitals across Riyadh, Jeddah, and other cities. Directly comparable as a multi-specialty private hospital group targeting similar patient segments, including medical tourists, with comparable JCI accreditation and digital engagement.
• Mouwasat Medical Services Company: Listed Saudi private hospital operator with tertiary multi-specialty facilities in Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah. Direct competitor in multi-specialty tertiary care with similar accreditation standards and reliance on expatriate and Saudi specialists.
• Dallah Healthcare Company: Listed Saudi private healthcare group operating Dallah Hospital in Riyadh and other facilities. Directly comparable in multi-specialty private hospital operations, scale, and Saudi patient demographic.
• Saudi German Health Group: Pan-GCC private hospital group with flagship Saudi facilities including Saudi German Hospital Jeddah. Operates tertiary multi-specialty hospitals directly competing with IMC for Jeddah patients and medical tourists.
• Fakeeh Care Group: Saudi private healthcare group with tertiary hospital operations in Jeddah (Dr. Soliman Fakeeh Hospital). Direct peer in Western Saudi Arabia private tertiary care with overlapping specialties and accreditation profile.
• King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC): Semi-government tertiary and quaternary care hospital with facilities in Riyadh and Jeddah. Comparable as a high-acuity referral hospital competing for complex care cases and international medical tourists in Saudi Arabia.
• National Medical Care Company (CARE): Listed Saudi private healthcare operator running multi-specialty hospitals in Riyadh. Comparable in Saudi private tertiary hospital delivery model with overlapping target patient segments.
• Dr. Erfan & Bagedo General Hospital: Jeddah-based private multi-specialty hospital. Closest geographic peer in the same city, competing for the same Jeddah general public and medical tourist patient base across similar specialties.

Emerging players

• Aster DM Healthcare: UAE-headquartered private hospital and clinic group with growing presence in Saudi Arabia and the GCC. Comparable as a multi-specialty private operator targeting medical tourists, with overlapping service lines and digital patient platforms.

Regional players

• Al Zahra Hospital (Sharjah / Dubai): UAE-based private multi-specialty tertiary hospital serving a similar medical tourism and expatriate population in the GCC. Comparable in business model and service mix but does not directly compete in Saudi Arabia.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheIMCjeddah
• Facebookfacebook.com/theIMCjeddah
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-medical-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/imchospitalsa
• TikToktiktok.com/@imchospitalsa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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