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Dr Athar Iqbal

Neurology Riyadh

Dr Athar Iqbal

15 years of experience

8,791+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Athar Iqbal at a glance

Dr Athar Iqbal is a Neurology practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Athar Iqbal is a highly skilled Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon and Dentist currently practising in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive dental and surgical care to his patients, ensuring a reassuring and comfortable environment. With a strong focus on patient well-being, Dr Iqbal utilises advanced diagnostic and surgical techniques to address a wide range of complex oral health conditions.
As a Consultant Maxillofacial Surgeon and Implantologist, Dr Iqbal specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of oral lesions, including pre-malignant conditions, non-healing ulcers, and soft tissue masses. His clinical expertise extends to performing oral biopsies, a crucial procedure for the accurate diagnosis of various oral pathologies. Furthermore, he is an experienced Specialist Endodontist, offering advanced root canal treatments and restorative procedures to preserve natural teeth and maintain optimal oral health.
Dr Iqbal has a strong academic and research background, having contributed significantly to the field of dentistry through his studies on the awareness and attitudes towards oral biopsy procedures among dental practitioners. He has been affiliated with esteemed institutions, including V.S.P.M's Dental College and Research Centre in India, where he honed his surgical skills and academic knowledge. He remains actively involved in the dental community, continuously updating his expertise to provide the highest standard of evidence-based care to his patients.

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

— Dr Athar Iqbal

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Neurology
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-548027 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-7BCB4ECB · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,326
Annual physical exam 99395 392
Vaccination administration 90471 1,304
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,335

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Athar Iqbal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Athar Iqbal with the team
WITH TEAM
Athar Iqbal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Athar Iqbal

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across SA
    Athar Iqbal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4851/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33586715 · cited by 150
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    Athar Iqbal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7474/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32881429 · cited by 68

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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology 2026-03-19 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology? 2026-01-10 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · athar.iqbal@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 Athar Iqbal's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

Dr Athar Iqbal is one of 308 neurology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse neurology 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 Athar Iqbal specialise in?

    Athar Iqbal specialises in Neurology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Athar Iqbal treat?

    Athar Iqbal treats conditions within Neurology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Athar Iqbal practise?

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

  • What languages does Athar Iqbal speak?

    Athar Iqbal speaks English, Arabic.

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