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Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes

General Surgery Qatif

Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes

4 years of experience

12,750+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes at a glance

Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes is a General Surgery practitioner based in Qatif, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Qatif, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes is a distinguished Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon with extensive experience in performing complex surgical procedures. He specialises in minimally invasive techniques to treat a broad spectrum of abdominal and gastrointestinal conditions. His clinical practice focuses on providing comprehensive surgical care, ranging from routine operations to advanced laparoscopic interventions, ensuring optimal recovery outcomes for patients.
With a robust academic foundation, Dr Meshikhes qualified with a medical degree from Dublin before pursuing advanced surgical training. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (FRCSI) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Throughout his career, he has held significant leadership roles, including chairing surgical departments at prominent medical institutions, and serves on the editorial boards of several international medical journals.
His areas of expertise encompass the management of colorectal diseases, hernia repairs, and disorders of the gallbladder and biliary tract. Dr Meshikhes is also highly skilled in endocrine surgery, treating thyroid and parathyroid conditions, as well as performing procedures for breast diseases and anal canal disorders. He is dedicated to utilising the latest evidence-based surgical methods to deliver high-quality patient care.

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

— Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Qatif (SA)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Qatif (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-273150 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-38E53EDB · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 172
Annual physical exam 99395 130
Vaccination administration 90471 2,546
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 405

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 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1548/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33072463 · cited by 132
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6159/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31754030 · cited by 102
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6592/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30286865 · cited by 40

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

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 · abdul.wahed.meshikhes@euroclinics.example

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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 Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes 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 Qatif 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 Qatif 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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    Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes specialises in General Surgery in Qatif, SA.

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    Abdul-Wahed Meshikhes speaks English, Arabic.

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