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Dr Ahmed Hekal

Family Medicine Jeddah

Dr Ahmed Hekal

9 years of experience

12,040+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ahmed Hekal at a glance

Dr Ahmed Hekal is a Family Medicine practitioner based in Jeddah, 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 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ahmed Hekal is a highly qualified Consultant Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine Specialist. He is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to his patients, focusing on the comprehensive diagnosis and management of various conditions affecting the digestive system. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, Dr Hekal ensures that individuals receive tailored treatment plans designed to optimise their gastrointestinal health and overall well-being.
Dr Hekal completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Cairo University, graduating with honours in 1994. He subsequently advanced his medical training by obtaining a Master's degree in Internal Medicine from the same institution in 1999. Further demonstrating his commitment to clinical excellence, he earned his Doctorate in Internal Medicine from the prestigious Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine at Cairo University in 2005.
Throughout his career, Dr Hekal has developed extensive expertise in treating a wide spectrum of gastrointestinal and internal medicine disorders. His clinical practice encompasses the thorough evaluation of digestive symptoms, the management of chronic internal conditions, and the implementation of effective therapeutic strategies. He remains committed to staying abreast of the latest medical advancements to deliver the highest standard of care to his patients.

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

— Dr Ahmed Hekal

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Family Medicine
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-475393 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Family Medicine
#EB-1898E603 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,966
Annual physical exam 99395 1,872
Vaccination administration 90471 2,680
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,159

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ahmed Hekal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahmed Hekal with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahmed Hekal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 117s
Meet Ahmed Hekal

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across SA
    Ahmed Hekal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9321/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34087811 · cited by 102
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Ahmed Hekal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7608/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31752890 · cited by 100
  3. Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across SA
    Ahmed Hekal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7817/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32881380 · cited by 146
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Ahmed Hekal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8370/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38409659 · cited by 88

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Family Medicine — Jeddah · 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 Family Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a family medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahmed.hekal@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 Ahmed Hekal's Areas of Specialty

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

Family Medicine

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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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Ahmed Hekal specialise in?

    Ahmed Hekal specialises in Family Medicine in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Ahmed Hekal treat?

    Ahmed Hekal treats conditions within Family Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ahmed Hekal practise?

    Ahmed Hekal practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ahmed Hekal speak?

    Ahmed Hekal speaks English, Arabic.

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