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Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie

14 years of experience

7,234+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie at a glance

Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie is a highly qualified Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with neurological conditions. He is committed to delivering a professional and reassuring experience, ensuring that patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. His approach focuses on combining clinical expertise with a patient-centred perspective.
As the Director of a Neurosurgery department, Dr Al Rabie is at the forefront of his field, applying advanced knowledge to the management of complex conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. He also holds the position of Vice-President of the Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery, reflecting his standing and commitment to the advancement of neurosurgical care.
Dr Al Rabie obtained his board certification in Neurological Surgery (SBNS) from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. His training has equipped him with the necessary skills to address a wide spectrum of neurosurgical and spinal disorders, always prioritising patient safety and positive outcomes.

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

— Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-568844 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-F8E64AA9 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,864
Annual physical exam 99395 2,254
Vaccination administration 90471 502
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,553

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdulkarim Al Rabie in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdulkarim Al Rabie with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdulkarim Al Rabie at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Abdulkarim Al Rabie

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdulkarim Al Rabie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1801/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30828751 · cited by 176
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Abdulkarim Al Rabie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6147/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32637183 · cited by 178
  3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdulkarim Al Rabie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9731/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33711503 · cited by 188
  4. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Abdulkarim Al Rabie, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7979/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32205820 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdulkarim.al.rabie@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 Abdulkarim Al Rabie's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Dr Abdulkarim Al Rabie is one of 110 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse neurosurgery 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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    Abdulkarim Al Rabie specialises in Neurosurgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Abdulkarim Al Rabie speaks English, Arabic.

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