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Dr Alaa Alkhder

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Alaa Alkhder

8 years of experience

6,433+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alaa Alkhder at a glance

Dr Alaa Alkhder is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2014). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Alaa Alkhder is a dedicated Consultant Ophthalmologist with a special interest in providing comprehensive eye care for both adults and children. She is committed to delivering a high standard of patient-focused service, ensuring that each individual receives personalised and effective treatment for their specific needs. Dr Alkhder is known for her reassuring and professional approach, making patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their care journey.
Her clinical practice encompasses a wide range of ophthalmological conditions. Dr Alkhder has a particular focus on paediatric ophthalmology, managing eye diseases and vision development in children. She is also highly skilled in addressing strabismus (squint) in both paediatric and adult patients, employing various techniques to improve alignment and visual function.
Dr Alkhder is proficient in managing and treating a variety of other eye conditions. These include the diagnosis and treatment of cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy. She also addresses issues like blocked tear ducts, chalazion, and provides treatment for keratoconus.

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

— Dr Alaa Alkhder

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-123959 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-C2D618AA · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,425
Annual physical exam 99395 2,567
Vaccination administration 90471 1,079
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 96

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alaa Alkhder in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alaa Alkhder with the team
WITH TEAM
Alaa Alkhder at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Alaa Alkhder

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alaa Alkhder, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8470/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30678247 · cited by 57
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Alaa Alkhder, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3916/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34355638 · cited by 139

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology 2026-03-13 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology? 2026-01-05 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alaa.alkhder@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 Alaa Alkhder's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Alaa Alkhder is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology 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 Alaa Alkhder specialise in?

    Alaa Alkhder specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Alaa Alkhder treat?

    Alaa Alkhder treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alaa Alkhder practise?

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

  • What languages does Alaa Alkhder speak?

    Alaa Alkhder speaks English, Arabic.

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