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Dr Bader Alqahtani

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Bader Alqahtani

13 years of experience

8,407+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bader Alqahtani at a glance

Dr Bader Alqahtani is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Bader Alqahtani is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive care for a wide range of eye conditions. He is dedicated to delivering a high standard of patient-focused service, ensuring that individuals receive clear, considered advice and treatment tailored to their specific needs. His approach combines clinical excellence with a reassuring and professional manner, helping patients feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their care journey.
Dr Alqahtani holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Saud bin Abdulaziz University. He is certified by the Saudi Board in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Surgery. Furthermore, he has completed advanced fellowship training, including a Canadian Fellowship from the University of Ottawa and an American Fellowship from the American College of Surgeons. He is a member of the Canadian Ophthalmological Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, and the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.
With a special interest in complex corneal and refractive procedures, Dr Alqahtani is committed to utilising advanced techniques to manage and treat conditions affecting the front of the eye. He is skilled in a variety of surgical treatments, from laser vision correction to intricate cataract and corneal surgeries, aiming to restore vision and improve the quality of life for his patients.

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

— Dr Bader Alqahtani

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-461141 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0CED3931 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,848
Annual physical exam 99395 1,750
Vaccination administration 90471 294
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,041

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bader Alqahtani in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bader Alqahtani with the team
WITH TEAM
Bader Alqahtani at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Bader Alqahtani

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bader Alqahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3844/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30589248 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Bader Alqahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1673/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35954314 · cited by 74
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bader Alqahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9859/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30399795 · cited by 108
  4. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Bader Alqahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1351/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31595098 · cited by 6

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 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 Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bader.alqahtani@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 Bader Alqahtani's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bader Alqahtani 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 Bader Alqahtani 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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    Bader Alqahtani specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Bader Alqahtani speaks English, Arabic.

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