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Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal

15 years of experience

3,443+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal at a glance

Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal is a dedicated Consultant Surgeon who provides comprehensive care to his patients. He is committed to delivering high standards of surgical treatment and ensuring patient safety and well-being throughout their medical journey. His approach is centred on providing clear, understandable information to help patients make informed decisions about their health.
Dr Alkanhal has a broad range of expertise within the field of surgery. His areas of special interest include Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, General Surgery, and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He also focuses on aesthetic and reconstructive procedures, such as the correction of facial asymmetry, treatment for a gummy smile, chin augmentation, and endoscopic facelifts.
Academically, Dr Alkanhal holds the position of Assistant Professor at King Saud University. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Saud University. He furthered his training by completing a Master of Science in Surgery at the University of British Columbia in Canada, with a focus on surgical education and simulation.

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

— Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-95231 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4B9A4CA5 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 216
Annual physical exam 99395 2,678
Vaccination administration 90471 2,126
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,689

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdulaziz Alkanhal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdulaziz Alkanhal with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdulaziz Alkanhal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Abdulaziz Alkanhal

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdulaziz Alkanhal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7559/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33950903 · cited by 184
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Abdulaziz Alkanhal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9558/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31583555 · cited by 66
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdulaziz Alkanhal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1718/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35705313 · cited by 12
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Abdulaziz Alkanhal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6629/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37507712 · cited by 22

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 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
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdulaziz.alkanhal@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 Abdulaziz Alkanhal's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdulaziz Alkanhal 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 Riyadh matters

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