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Dr Athar Khan

General Surgery Ras Tanura

Dr Athar Khan

14 years of experience

5,506+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Athar Khan at a glance

Dr Athar Khan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Ras Tanura, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Athar Khan is a dedicated General Surgeon who provides comprehensive surgical care to his patients. He is committed to applying his extensive knowledge to diagnose and manage a wide range of surgical conditions, ensuring that patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. His approach is centred on delivering the highest standard of care while prioritising patient safety and positive outcomes.
Dr Khan has a particular focus on utilising advanced surgical techniques for the benefit of his patients. He has a keen interest in minimal access surgery, including laparoscopic procedures. These less invasive methods can often lead to quicker recovery times and reduced discomfort for patients, reflecting his commitment to modern and patient-friendly surgical practices.
Dr Khan holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. He completed his Master of Surgery in General Surgery at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences. He further honed his skills by obtaining a Diploma in Minimal Access Surgery and completing an advanced course in Laparoscopic Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg in France. Dr Khan is an Associate Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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

— Dr Athar Khan

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Ras Tanura (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Ras Tanura (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-245123 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-8413BC92 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,258
Annual physical exam 99395 1,196
Vaccination administration 90471 2,652
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,643

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Athar Khan

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Athar Khan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5761/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38952618 · cited by 66
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Athar Khan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8842/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36644147 · cited by 96
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Athar Khan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8876/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37685655 · cited by 22
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Athar Khan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6522/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30296932 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Ras Tanura · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · athar.khan@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 Khan's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ras Tanura 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 Ras Tanura 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 Khan specialise in?

    Athar Khan specialises in General Surgery in Ras Tanura, SA.

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    Athar Khan treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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  • What languages does Athar Khan speak?

    Athar Khan speaks English, Urdu.

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