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Dr Afaf Ghunaim

Paediatrics Al-Kharj

Dr Afaf Ghunaim

9 years of experience

10,846+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Afaf Ghunaim at a glance

Dr Afaf Ghunaim is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Afaf Ghunaim is a highly skilled Dermatologist currently practising in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive dermatological care to her patients, focusing on the accurate diagnosis and effective treatment of various skin conditions. Her approach is patient-centred, ensuring that individuals feel reassured and well-informed throughout their healthcare journey.
Dr Ghunaim earned her Bachelor of Medicine from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. She has also been affiliated with the Department of Dermatology at the College of Medicine, University of Jeddah. This strong academic foundation highlights her commitment to continuous learning and her dedication to advancing her medical expertise within the field of dermatology.
Throughout her career, Dr Ghunaim has maintained a keen interest in medical research, contributing to publications in respected scientific journals. Her clinical practice encompasses a wide range of dermatological treatments and procedures. By combining her academic knowledge with practical clinical skills, she ensures that her patients receive evidence-based, personalised care tailored to their unique skin health needs.

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

— Dr Afaf Ghunaim

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al-Kharj (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al-Kharj (SA)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-563568 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-53590C8C · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 941
Annual physical exam 99395 3,027
Vaccination administration 90471 1,771
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,540

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet Afaf Ghunaim

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Afaf Ghunaim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3063/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37598715 · cited by 101
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Afaf Ghunaim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5315/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33806352 · cited by 15
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Afaf Ghunaim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1633/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31727894 · cited by 193
  4. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Afaf Ghunaim, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8502/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32064179 · cited by 107

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · afaf.ghunaim@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 Ghunaim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Afaf Ghunaim 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 Ghunaim is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al-Kharj 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 Al-Kharj 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 Afaf Ghunaim specialise in?

    Afaf Ghunaim specialises in Paediatrics in Al-Kharj, SA.

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    Afaf Ghunaim treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Afaf Ghunaim practise?

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  • What languages does Afaf Ghunaim speak?

    Afaf Ghunaim speaks English, Arabic.

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