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Dr Amal Kentab
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Dr Amal Kentab

Neurology · Riyadh

👤 14 years of experience

4,294+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
12 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Amal Kentab is a highly respected Consultant Paediatric Neurologist dedicated to providing exceptional care for children with complex neurological conditions. With a compassionate and reassuring approach, she focuses on delivering comprehensive evaluations and tailored treatment plans for her young patients. Her commitment to advancing paediatric neurological care ensures that families receive the highest standard of medical support during their healthcare journey.
As a specialist in her field, Dr Kentab has developed extensive expertise in managing a wide array of neurological disorders. Her clinical interests encompass the treatment of epilepsy, infantile spasms, and congenital microcephaly. Furthermore, she is highly skilled in addressing rare and complex conditions, including riboflavin transporter deficiency neuronopathy, West syndrome, Zellweger syndrome, and acute necrotizing encephalopathy. She is also experienced in managing patients requiring gastrostomy care, ensuring a holistic approach to child health and wellbeing.
Dr Kentab has built a strong foundation of medical knowledge through rigorous training and academic achievement. She studied and trained extensively in Saudi Arabia, obtaining her fellowship in Paediatrics and her Arab Board of Paediatrics certification in 1995. Continuing her specialisation, she completed a dedicated Paediatric Neurology Fellowship in 2001. She is a distinguished member of the international medical community, having earned her Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in the United Kingdom in 1998, and was later awarded the prestigious Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians in 2022.

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

— Dr Amal Kentab

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Neurology
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-342793 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-5E12FA9C · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,914
Annual physical exam 99395 324
Vaccination administration 90471 1,788
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,987

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Amal Kentab in consultation
IN OFFICE
Amal Kentab with the team
WITH TEAM
Amal Kentab at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Amal Kentab

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Neurology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Amal Kentab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3370/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34788957 · cited by 34
  2. European registry analysis of Neurology outcomes
    Amal Kentab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6727/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33192238 · cited by 152

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · amal.kentab@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.

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