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Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir

Endocrinology And Diabetes Riyadh

Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir

4 years of experience

11,632+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir at a glance

Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir is an Endocrinology And Diabetes practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir is a dedicated Consultant specialising in the field of Paediatric Endocrinology. She is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children and adolescents, focusing on managing a wide range of hormonal and metabolic disorders. Dr Al-Sagheir takes a thorough and patient-centred approach, ensuring that young patients and their families feel supported and well-informed throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Al-Sagheir obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia in 1996. She went on to achieve board certifications in Paediatrics from both the Saudi and Arab Boards in 2001. To further her specialisation, she completed a fellowship in Paediatric Endocrinology at McMaster University in Canada, finishing in 2005.
With a focus on conditions affecting growth, puberty, and metabolism in children, Dr Al-Sagheir is experienced in diagnosing and managing complex cases. She has a particular clinical interest in diabetes and other endocrine-related genetic conditions, applying a careful and considered approach to create personalised treatment plans for each child.

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

— Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Endocrinology And Diabetes
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology And Diabetes

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-373890 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Endocrinology And Diabetes
#EB-BE9A5175 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 347
Annual physical exam 99395 1,717
Vaccination administration 90471 637
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,762

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Afaf Al-Sagheir in consultation
IN OFFICE
Afaf Al-Sagheir with the team
WITH TEAM
Afaf Al-Sagheir at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

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Meet Afaf Al-Sagheir

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology And Diabetes across SA
    Afaf Al-Sagheir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2665/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34568839 · cited by 139
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology And Diabetes
    Afaf Al-Sagheir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4779/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36272881 · cited by 81
  3. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology And Diabetes across SA
    Afaf Al-Sagheir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3813/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32335550 · cited by 111
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology And Diabetes
    Afaf Al-Sagheir, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1317/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34087586 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology And Diabetes — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology And Diabetes
  • Awareness When should you see a endocrinology and diabetes?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · afaf.al.sagheir@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Afaf Al-Sagheir's Areas of Specialty

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

Endocrinology And Diabetes

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

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  • What does Afaf Al-Sagheir specialise in?

    Afaf Al-Sagheir specialises in Endocrinology And Diabetes in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Afaf Al-Sagheir treat?

    Afaf Al-Sagheir treats conditions within Endocrinology And Diabetes. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Afaf Al-Sagheir practise?

    Afaf Al-Sagheir practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Afaf Al-Sagheir speaks English, Arabic.

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