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Dr Abdelhamid Shama

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Abdelhamid Shama

3 years of experience

9,288+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdelhamid Shama at a glance

Dr Abdelhamid Shama is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2019). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdelhamid Shama is a dedicated and experienced Consultant focused on providing comprehensive care to his patients. He is committed to diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions within his field of expertise. Dr Shama prioritises clear communication with his patients, ensuring they are well-informed about their health and treatment options.
With a patient-centred approach, he takes the time to listen to each individual's concerns to develop personalised treatment plans. His reassuring and professional manner helps patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive. Dr Shama is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in his specialty to offer the most effective treatments available.
Dr Shama is a respected professional in his field, known for his thorough and compassionate approach to patient care. He is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for all his patients, supporting them throughout their healthcare journey.

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

— Dr Abdelhamid Shama

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-930960 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C404EBEE · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,387
Annual physical exam 99395 2,469
Vaccination administration 90471 445
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,490

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

Abdelhamid Shama in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdelhamid Shama with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdelhamid Shama at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Abdelhamid Shama

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Abdelhamid Shama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8479/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34133017 · cited by 123
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Abdelhamid Shama, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1210/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32239905 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdelhamid.shama@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 Abdelhamid Shama's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Abdelhamid Shama is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Abdelhamid Shama specialise in?

    Abdelhamid Shama specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Abdelhamid Shama treat?

    Abdelhamid Shama treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Abdelhamid Shama practise?

    Abdelhamid Shama practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Abdelhamid Shama speak?

    Abdelhamid Shama speaks English, Arabic.

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