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Dr Ammar Tunkal

General Practice Jeddah

Dr Ammar Tunkal

13 years of experience

9,427+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ammar Tunkal at a glance

Dr Ammar Tunkal is a General Practice practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ammar Tunkal is a dedicated Physician with a special focus on Lifestyle Medicine. He is committed to helping patients manage and prevent chronic diseases by addressing root causes through evidence-based lifestyle modifications. His approach centres on empowering individuals to take an active role in their health through sustainable changes in their daily habits, focusing on nutrition and overall wellbeing.
Dr Tunkal is a specialist in Internal Medicine and holds an Irish Fellowship. He further specialised in weight management with the American College of Sports Medicine and holds the International Diploma in Lifestyle Medicine. His comprehensive training provides a strong foundation for his holistic approach to patient care, combining internal medicine with proactive, preventative health strategies.
With a keen interest in therapeutic nutrition, Dr Tunkal has a particular focus on the application of specific dietary plans, such as the ketogenic diet, to address metabolic conditions. He works collaboratively with his patients to develop personalised strategies that support long-term health, aiming to improve quality of life and reduce reliance on medication.

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

— Dr Ammar Tunkal

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Practice
    UAB Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-482904 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-68B93DEF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,305
Annual physical exam 99395 327
Vaccination administration 90471 2,487
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,928

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet Ammar Tunkal

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ammar Tunkal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7232/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37740119 · cited by 201
  2. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Ammar Tunkal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7192/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39222037 · cited by 75
  3. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ammar Tunkal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3879/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36313219 · cited by 173

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Jeddah · 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 General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ammar.tunkal@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 Tunkal's Areas of Specialty

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

General Practice

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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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