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Dr Babar Khawaja

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Babar Khawaja

9 years of experience

2,690+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Babar Khawaja at a glance

Dr Babar Khawaja is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Babar Khawaja is a dedicated Specialist committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. He focuses on delivering accurate diagnoses and developing effective treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring they feel heard and understood throughout their medical journey.
With a compassionate and reassuring approach, Dr Khawaja builds trusting relationships with his patients. He believes in the importance of clear communication, taking the time to explain complex medical conditions and treatment options in an accessible manner to empower patients in making informed decisions about their health.
Dr Khawaja is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in his field. His dedication to ongoing professional development ensures that his patients receive care that is both comprehensive and based on the most up-to-date medical evidence and practices.

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

— Dr Babar Khawaja

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-870808 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-D31EF9C9 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,050
Annual physical exam 99395 900
Vaccination administration 90471 2,748
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,355

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Babar Khawaja in consultation
IN OFFICE
Babar Khawaja with the team
WITH TEAM
Babar Khawaja at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Babar Khawaja

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Babar Khawaja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6882/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31506454 · cited by 18
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Babar Khawaja, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3905/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33635363 · cited by 56

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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · babar.khawaja@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 Babar Khawaja's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

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

Dr Babar Khawaja is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology 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 Babar Khawaja specialise in?

    Babar Khawaja specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Babar Khawaja treat?

    Babar Khawaja treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Babar Khawaja practise?

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

  • What languages does Babar Khawaja speak?

    Babar Khawaja speaks English, Arabic.

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