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Dr Alaa Areef

Plastic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Alaa Areef

9 years of experience

10,116+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alaa Areef at a glance

Dr Alaa Areef is a Plastic Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alaa Areef is a Consultant Dermatologist with a focus on cosmetic and non-surgical procedures to enhance natural beauty. She is dedicated to providing patients with the most effective and up-to-date treatments available, ensuring a patient-focused approach to care. Dr Areef is committed to creating natural-looking results that are in harmony with each patient's individual facial features.
Dr Areef has a distinguished international educational background. She earned a Master's degree in Clinical Dermatology from St. John's Institute of Dermatology at the University of London. She also holds the Saudi Board in Dermatology and completed a fellowship in cosmetic and dermatologic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. Her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery was awarded by King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah.
Her clinical practice is centred on advanced non-surgical techniques for facial rejuvenation. Dr Areef has a particular interest in cosmetic injectables, including fillers and botox, as well as collagen stimulators and advanced laser procedures. She stays informed about the latest developments in dermatology to provide her patients with comprehensive and advanced care.

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

— Dr Alaa Areef

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-584570 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-B056A416 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,103
Annual physical exam 99395 1,881
Vaccination administration 90471 185
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,534

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Alaa Areef

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Plastic Surgery across SA
    Alaa Areef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7358/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39541097 · cited by 103
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Plastic Surgery
    Alaa Areef, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8598/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38230860 · cited by 77

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Riyadh · 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 Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alaa.areef@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 Areef's Areas of Specialty

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

Plastic Surgery

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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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Alaa Areef specialise in?

    Alaa Areef specialises in Plastic Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Alaa Areef treat?

    Alaa Areef treats conditions within Plastic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alaa Areef practise?

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

  • What languages does Alaa Areef speak?

    Alaa Areef speaks English, Arabic.

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