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Dr Ammar Alotaibi

Gastroenterology Riyadh

Dr Ammar Alotaibi

13 years of experience

10,475+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ammar Alotaibi at a glance

Dr Ammar Alotaibi is a Gastroenterology 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, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ammar Alotaibi is a Consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Internal Medicine. He provides care for patients with a wide range of digestive system and liver conditions, taking a comprehensive approach to diagnosis and management. Dr Alotaibi is dedicated to creating a reassuring and supportive environment for his patients, ensuring they are well-informed throughout their treatment journey. His clinical practice focuses on various aspects of gastroenterology, including advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He is also an Assistant Professor at King Saud University, contributing to the education and training of future medical professionals. Dr Alotaibi is actively involved in research, particularly in the areas of liver disease and liver transplantation. Dr Alotaibi earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with honours from King Abdulaziz University in 2012. He pursued postgraduate training in Canada, completing his Internal Medicine training at Western University in 2018, followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at the same institution. He holds both Canadian and American board certifications.

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

— Dr Ammar Alotaibi

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-9912 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-21F70576 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,855
Annual physical exam 99395 137
Vaccination administration 90471 953
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,014

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ammar Alotaibi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ammar Alotaibi with the team
WITH TEAM
Ammar Alotaibi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Ammar Alotaibi

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Ammar Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8873/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38248474 · cited by 119
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across SA
    Ammar Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5029/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35768562 · cited by 109
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Ammar Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5895/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37276511 · cited by 107
  4. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across SA
    Ammar Alotaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8154/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39192042 · cited by 193

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ammar.alotaibi@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 Ammar Alotaibi's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr Ammar Alotaibi is one of 252 gastroenterology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse gastroenterology 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 Ammar Alotaibi specialise in?

    Ammar Alotaibi specialises in Gastroenterology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Ammar Alotaibi treat?

    Ammar Alotaibi treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ammar Alotaibi practise?

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

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    Ammar Alotaibi speaks English, Arabic.

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