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Dr Ahmed Shamia

General Surgery Ras Tanura

Dr Ahmed Shamia

15 years of experience

11,986+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ahmed Shamia at a glance

Dr Ahmed Shamia is a General Surgery practitioner based in Ras Tanura, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ahmed Shamia is a dedicated General and Bariatric Surgeon committed to providing high standards of patient care. He offers a comprehensive approach to surgical treatment, ensuring that patients are well-informed and supported throughout their medical journey. His focus is on achieving the best possible surgical outcomes while prioritising patient safety and well-being.
Dr Shamia graduated from the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University in 2013. He then completed his General Surgery residency training at Harlem Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York, USA. Following this, he undertook a fellowship in Burn Surgery at Jacoby Medical Center, associated with the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr Shamia also completed an advanced fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.
With his extensive training in a range of surgical disciplines, Dr Shamia brings valuable expertise to his practice. He is committed to utilising modern surgical techniques to address various health concerns, demonstrating a professional and reassuring approach in his care for all patients.

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

— Dr Ahmed Shamia

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Ras Tanura (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Ras Tanura (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-411823 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-5CA09AA2 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,045
Annual physical exam 99395 1,315
Vaccination administration 90471 843
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,940

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Ahmed Shamia

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ahmed Shamia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2179/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33459488 · cited by 125
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Ahmed Shamia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7092/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34296316 · cited by 175

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in General Surgery European Annual Congress (General Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in General Surgery National Society Meeting · Ras Tanura · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Ras Tanura · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahmed.shamia@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 Shamia's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ras Tanura 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 Ras Tanura 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 Ahmed Shamia specialise in?

    Ahmed Shamia specialises in General Surgery in Ras Tanura, SA.

  • What conditions does Ahmed Shamia treat?

    Ahmed Shamia treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ahmed Shamia practise?

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  • What languages does Ahmed Shamia speak?

    Ahmed Shamia speaks English, Arabic.

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