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Dr Ahsan Cheema

Cardiothoracic Surgery Dammam

Dr Ahsan Cheema

15 years of experience

12,484+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ahsan Cheema at a glance

Dr Ahsan Cheema is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, 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 Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ahsan Cheema is a dedicated Consultant Thoracic Surgeon. He provides expert and compassionate care to his patients, ensuring they are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. Dr Cheema is committed to delivering high standards of surgical care.
His clinical practice focuses on a range of conditions affecting the chest. He is skilled in performing both traditional and minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr Cheema works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives a comprehensive and personalised treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
Dr Cheema holds a Membership of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed). He is also a member of the European Society of Thoracic Surgeons, reflecting his commitment to staying current with the latest advancements in his field.

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

— Dr Ahsan Cheema

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-48799 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-A4B89B87 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,324
Annual physical exam 99395 314
Vaccination administration 90471 1,914
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,069

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ahsan Cheema in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahsan Cheema with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahsan Cheema at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Ahsan Cheema

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ahsan Cheema, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6087/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30290855 · cited by 60
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Ahsan Cheema, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8642/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38161403 · cited by 198
  3. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ahsan Cheema, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1882/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38782652 · cited by 176
  4. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Ahsan Cheema, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6244/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34089086 · cited by 154

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — Dammam · 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahsan.cheema@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 Ahsan Cheema's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam 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 Dammam 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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    Ahsan Cheema specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Dammam, SA.

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    Ahsan Cheema speaks English, Arabic.

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