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Dr Asim Albaz
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Dr Asim Albaz

Ophthalmology · Riyadh

👤 12 years of experience

11,038+ Patients seen
12 Years in practice
13 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Asim Albaz is a Senior Specialist in Ophthalmology dedicated to providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. He is committed to diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions that affect the eyes, ensuring patients receive thorough and considered treatment for their ocular health concerns.
His clinical practice involves the treatment of common and complex eye diseases. Dr Albaz is proficient in conducting detailed eye examinations and utilising advanced diagnostic techniques, including corneal and retinal imaging, to accurately assess patient needs. He addresses various issues such as eye allergies, tumours, swellings, and the appearance of floaters.
Dr Albaz provides care for both adult and paediatric patients. He has a particular focus on visual rehabilitation and managing common eye conditions to improve his patients' quality of life. His approach is centred on delivering personalised care tailored to the unique circumstances of each individual.

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

— Dr Asim Albaz

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-964453 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-36243C01 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,802
Annual physical exam 99395 812
Vaccination administration 90471 100
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,955

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Asim Albaz in consultation
IN OFFICE
Asim Albaz with the team
WITH TEAM
Asim Albaz at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Asim Albaz

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Asim Albaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7296/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34568420 · cited by 34
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Asim Albaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3482/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30864662 · cited by 128
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Asim Albaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9055/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39495548 · cited by 126

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 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · asim.albaz@euroclinics.example

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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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Asim Albaz at a glance

Dr Asim Albaz is a Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, SA, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Riyadh, SA and the surrounding area.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Asim Albaz's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Asim Albaz treats, with the size of the national pool of SA doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

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

Dr Asim Albaz is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in SA. Browse ophthalmology doctors in SA →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in SA is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant SA 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 Asim Albaz specialise in?

    Asim Albaz specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Asim Albaz treat?

    Asim Albaz treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Asim Albaz practise?

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

  • What languages does Asim Albaz speak?

    Asim Albaz speaks English, Arabic.

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