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Dr Abdulmalik Altaf
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Dr Abdulmalik Altaf

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery · Jeddah

👤 6 years of experience

13,412+ Patients seen
6 Years in practice
11 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Abdulmalik Altaf is a respected Professor and Consultant in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. He is dedicated to providing exceptional care and utilises the latest medical devices and techniques, including laparoscopy, to manage and diagnose complex surgical cases. Dr Altaf is also recognised for his academic contributions, having published over forty peer-reviewed research papers in international and local scientific journals.
Dr Altaf has a distinguished educational and training background, primarily in Canada. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery and also holds the American Board of Surgery certification. He completed fellowships in Bariatric Surgery at McGill and Dalhousie Universities, and a further fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery at Dalhousie University.
In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr Altaf is an active member of the surgical community. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and has previously served as the President of the Saudi General Surgery Society. His professional memberships include the Canadian Association of General Surgeons and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr Altaf has also contributed to a globally patented invention for a surgical mesh with innovative antibacterial properties.

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

— Dr Abdulmalik Altaf

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-216282 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-579A7F6C · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,015
Annual physical exam 99395 1,737
Vaccination administration 90471 497
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,030

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdulmalik Altaf in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdulmalik Altaf with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdulmalik Altaf at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Abdulmalik Altaf

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Abdulmalik Altaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6499/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34898879 · cited by 31
  2. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Abdulmalik Altaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8734/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35874729 · cited by 197
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Abdulmalik Altaf, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3097/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38382498 · cited by 19

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 · Jeddah · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery 2026-03-02 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a weight loss bariatric surgery? 2026-01-16 · 8 min read

For international patients

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Patient liaison · abdulmalik.altaf@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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdulmalik Altaf at a glance

Dr Abdulmalik Altaf is a Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, SA, 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, 2016). Serves patients in Jeddah, SA and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Abdulmalik Altaf's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdulmalik Altaf treats, with the size of the national pool of SA doctors offering the same care.

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

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