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Dr Abdullah Albarrak

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Riyadh

Dr Abdullah Albarrak

15 years of experience

12,724+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdullah Albarrak at a glance

Dr Abdullah Albarrak is a Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, 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 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdullah Albarrak is a highly qualified Consultant Surgeon with a focus on bariatric and advanced laparoscopic procedures. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients, utilising minimally invasive surgical techniques to support patient recovery and wellbeing. His expertise also extends to general surgery and trauma care.
Dr Albarrak obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King Khalid University in Saudi Arabia. He holds a Master's degree in Health Professions Education from Maastricht University. He completed his training with the Saudi Board in General Surgery and further honed his skills by undertaking two fellowships in Canada at the University of British Columbia, specialising in Trauma and Critical Care Surgery, and Bariatric and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery.
He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Majmaah University and is an active member of several professional organisations. His memberships include the Saudi Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), and the American Society for Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

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

— Dr Abdullah Albarrak

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-869618 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-553D175B · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 574
Annual physical exam 99395 64
Vaccination administration 90471 1,152
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,519

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdullah Albarrak in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdullah Albarrak with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdullah Albarrak at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 147s
Meet Abdullah Albarrak

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Abdullah Albarrak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3477/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31908259 · cited by 14
  2. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Abdullah Albarrak, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4151/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38204796 · cited by 188

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Weight Loss Bariatric 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 Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a weight loss bariatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdullah.albarrak.1@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 Abdullah Albarrak's Areas of Specialty

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

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

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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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  • What does Abdullah Albarrak specialise in?

    Abdullah Albarrak specialises in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Abdullah Albarrak speaks English, Arabic.

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