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Dr Afaf Atyia

Paediatrics Jeddah

Dr Afaf Atyia

11 years of experience

7,246+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Afaf Atyia at a glance

Dr Afaf Atyia is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Afaf Atyia is a highly qualified Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology. She is dedicated to providing specialised medical care for infants, children, and adolescents suffering from a range of kidney-related conditions. Dr Atyia focuses on accurate diagnosis and the development of effective, individualised treatment plans for her young patients, ensuring a compassionate and family-centred approach to care.
Dr Atyia obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. Following this, she achieved board certifications from both the Saudi and Arab Boards. To further her specialisation, Dr Atyia completed a clinical fellowship in Paediatric Nephrology, followed by a clinical fellowship in Paediatric Dialysis, at the University of Alberta in Canada.
With a commitment to the highest standards of paediatric medicine, Dr Atyia manages both acute and chronic renal disorders. She provides comprehensive care that addresses the unique physiological and emotional needs of children, guiding families through the complexities of kidney disease and its management with professionalism and empathy.

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

— Dr Afaf Atyia

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-82360 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-04E3548B · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 658
Annual physical exam 99395 2,692
Vaccination administration 90471 1,396
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,963

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Afaf Atyia in consultation
IN OFFICE
Afaf Atyia with the team
WITH TEAM
Afaf Atyia at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Afaf Atyia

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Afaf Atyia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8340/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37932355 · cited by 58
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Afaf Atyia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9600/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30002910 · cited by 88
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Afaf Atyia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2900/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30525347 · cited by 78

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · afaf.atyia@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 Afaf Atyia's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Afaf Atyia is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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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    Afaf Atyia specialises in Paediatrics in Jeddah, SA.

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  • Where does Afaf Atyia practise?

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    Afaf Atyia speaks English, Arabic.

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