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Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi

Cardiology Dammam

Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi

15 years of experience

13,144+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi at a glance

Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi is a Cardiology practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdullah Saad Al-Otaibi is a highly qualified Cardiothoracic Surgeon with a focus on providing comprehensive and patient-centred care. He is dedicated to employing advanced surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for individuals with a range of cardiac conditions. Dr Al-Otaibi maintains a professional and reassuring approach, ensuring patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
His clinical practice is grounded in a commitment to excellence and the highest standards of surgical care. Dr Al-Otaibi has a particular interest in minimally invasive procedures, which can offer patients benefits such as smaller incisions and potentially faster recovery times. He is skilled in a variety of complex cardiac operations, addressing both common and rare heart problems with precision and expertise.
Dr Al-Otaibi completed his postgraduate medical education in Canada, where he undertook extensive training. He earned a Master's degree in Health Research Methodology from McMaster University, followed by a residency in Cardiac Surgery at the same institution. He further honed his skills through an Advanced Cardiac Surgery Fellowship at Dalhousie University and a Fellowship 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 (FRCSC).
He is an active member of the international medical community and holds memberships with the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

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

— Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Cardiology
    UAB Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-750524 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-1F3E3797 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 512
Echocardiogram 93306 2,295
Stress test 93015 577
Holter monitor 93225 780
Coronary angiography 93454 2,315
PCI / coronary stent 92928 2,437
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,598

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi, et al. · JACC, 2025
    DOI: 10.2629/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38408801 · cited by 26
  2. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2024
    DOI: 10.2813/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37015706 · cited by 136
  3. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi, et al. · JACC, 2023
    DOI: 10.2407/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34589825 · cited by 150
  4. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2022
    DOI: 10.9542/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36285149 · cited by 116

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Dammam · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2012
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2012
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdullah.dhawi.al.otaibi@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 Dhawi Al-Otaibi's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr Abdullah Dhawi Al-Otaibi is one of 477 cardiology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse cardiology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

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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