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Dr Abdullah Alotaibi

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Dammam

Dr Abdullah Alotaibi

10 years of experience

12,136+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdullah Alotaibi at a glance

Dr Abdullah Alotaibi is a Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdullah Alotaibi is a highly qualified Consultant Cardiac Surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients. He is committed to applying his extensive knowledge in the field of cardiac surgery to achieve the best possible outcomes, ensuring patients feel heard and supported throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Alotaibi offers diagnosis and management for a wide range of heart conditions. His areas of expertise include coronary artery disease, valve disease, and endocarditis. He is also skilled in performing minimally invasive cardiac procedures and endovascular treatments, focusing on patient safety and recovery.
He earned his Master's degree in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University, where he also completed his residency in Cardiac Surgery. Following this, Dr Alotaibi undertook advanced fellowships in Cardiac Surgery at Dalhousie University, and in Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) at Western University. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada.

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

— Dr Abdullah Alotaibi

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-249639 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-63798BA9 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,130
Annual physical exam 99395 836
Vaccination administration 90471 844
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,899

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 93s
Meet Abdullah Alotaibi

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Abdullah Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7334/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31238787 · cited by 42
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Abdullah Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7130/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35758776 · cited by 64
  3. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Abdullah Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9585/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36928738 · cited by 38
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Abdullah Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1573/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35585723 · cited by 140

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 · Dammam · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery — Dammam · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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.alotaibi.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 Alotaibi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdullah Alotaibi 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 Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Alotaibi specialise in?

    Abdullah Alotaibi specialises in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery in Dammam, SA.

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    Abdullah Alotaibi treats conditions within Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Abdullah Alotaibi practise?

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  • What languages does Abdullah Alotaibi speak?

    Abdullah Alotaibi speaks English, Arabic.

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