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Dr Afnan Alshammari

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Afnan Alshammari

12 years of experience

4,098+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Afnan Alshammari at a glance

Dr Afnan Alshammari is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Afnan Alshammari is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist who is dedicated to providing comprehensive psychiatric care. She approaches her practice with a commitment to creating a supportive and understanding environment for all her patients, ensuring they feel heard and respected throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Alshammari has a particular focus on the mental wellbeing of children and adolescents. She is passionate about the development of mental health services for younger patients, aiming to provide accessible and effective support to those in need. Her approach is centred on delivering compassionate and evidence-based care.
She earned her subspeciality in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry from the University of Toronto in Canada. Additionally, Dr Alshammari holds a Master's degree in Health Systems Management, Leadership, and Creativity from the same institution. She is deeply interested in fostering a positive and supportive work environment for healthcare professionals.

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

— Dr Afnan Alshammari

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-60055 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-9E2B8667 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 219
Annual physical exam 99395 125
Vaccination administration 90471 2,445
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,602

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Afnan Alshammari in consultation
IN OFFICE
Afnan Alshammari with the team
WITH TEAM
Afnan Alshammari at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Afnan Alshammari

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Afnan Alshammari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4574/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32480471 · cited by 3
  2. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Afnan Alshammari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4082/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38147463 · cited by 25
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Afnan Alshammari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1861/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31036191 · cited by 183
  4. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Afnan Alshammari, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9191/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31913176 · cited by 61

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · afnan.alshammari@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 Afnan Alshammari's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Afnan Alshammari is one of 1,198 internal medicine doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse internal medicine doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Afnan Alshammari specialise in?

    Afnan Alshammari specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Afnan Alshammari treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Afnan Alshammari practise?

    Afnan Alshammari practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Afnan Alshammari speaks English, Arabic.

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