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Dr Abdelbasset El Refy

General Surgery Al Khobar

Dr Abdelbasset El Refy

15 years of experience

4,811+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
13
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdelbasset El Refy at a glance

Dr Abdelbasset El Refy is a General Surgery practitioner based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Abdelbasset El Refy is a highly qualified Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for patients with complex heart and chest conditions. With extensive international training and practice, he brings a wealth of expertise to his field. He specialises in a broad range of adult cardiac and thoracic procedures, utilising both traditional open techniques and minimally invasive approaches to ensure optimal patient outcomes and recovery.
His medical journey began with his primary medical qualification in Algeria, followed by rigorous advanced training in France. Dr El Refy achieved the French Board of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery in Paris. Furthermore, he holds high-level diplomas in Vascular Surgery and Heart Valve Surgery from prestigious institutions in Paris, alongside significant tenure at the University Hospital of Limoges in France, where he honed his surgical skills.
Clinically, Dr El Refy is proficient in performing intricate surgeries such as Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG), utilising both on and off-pump techniques, as well as heart valve repair and replacement. His scope of practice extends to thoracic oncology, where he performs lung resections and mediastinal tumour surgeries. He is also skilled in Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for various conditions, including hyperhidrosis, and manages vascular issues such as aortic aneurysms and dialysis access.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Abdelbasset El Refy

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Al Khobar (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al Khobar (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-501901 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-643A1F64 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,851
Annual physical exam 99395 2,013
Vaccination administration 90471 2,549
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,826

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdelbasset El Refy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdelbasset El Refy with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdelbasset El Refy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Abdelbasset El Refy

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Abdelbasset El Refy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5800/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33028341 · cited by 99
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdelbasset El Refy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2150/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34675713 · cited by 17

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Al Khobar · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Al Khobar · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-27 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-03 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdelbasset.el.refy@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Abdelbasset El Refy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdelbasset El Refy treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al Khobar matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Al Khobar carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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