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Dr Asma Akhtar

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Asma Akhtar

13 years of experience

4,683+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Asma Akhtar at a glance

Dr Asma Akhtar is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Asma Akhtar is a dedicated and compassionate Specialist focused on the health and wellbeing of children. She provides comprehensive medical care for infants, children, and adolescents, approaching each patient with a commitment to understanding their unique health needs. Her practice is centred on creating a reassuring and supportive environment for both young patients and their families, ensuring that they feel comfortable and informed throughout their care journey.
With a patient-focused philosophy, Dr Akhtar emphasises the importance of clear and open communication. She works collaboratively with parents and guardians to develop effective treatment plans and promotes preventative care to support long-term health. Her approach is thorough and empathetic, ensuring that every family receives the guidance and expertise necessary to make confident decisions about their child's health.
Dr Akhtar is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in her field. She actively engages in continuous professional development to ensure her patients benefit from modern, evidence-based medical practices. Her dedication is driven by a genuine desire to help children lead healthy lives and to provide families with peace of mind.

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

— Dr Asma Akhtar

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-19590 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-2C9174E2 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,262
Annual physical exam 99395 664
Vaccination administration 90471 1,184
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,031

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Asma Akhtar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Asma Akhtar with the team
WITH TEAM
Asma Akhtar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Asma Akhtar

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Asma Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3468/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37184221 · cited by 46
  2. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Asma Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4656/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32621979 · cited by 12
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Asma Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8434/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38692359 · cited by 194
  4. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Asma Akhtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9335/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36694232 · cited by 120

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — 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 Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · asma.akhtar@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 Asma Akhtar's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Asma Akhtar is one of 1,198 internal medicine doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse internal medicine 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Asma Akhtar specialise in?

    Asma Akhtar specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Asma Akhtar treat?

    Asma Akhtar treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Asma Akhtar practise?

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

  • What languages does Asma Akhtar speak?

    Asma Akhtar speaks English, Arabic.

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