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Dr Besher Shaabani

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Besher Shaabani

10 years of experience

11,478+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Besher Shaabani at a glance

Dr Besher Shaabani is a General Surgery 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, 2012). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Besher Shaabani is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a dedicated focus on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of retinal disorders, employing advanced diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches to manage complex eye diseases and preserve vision.
Dr Shaabani holds a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS Glasg) and a membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed). He is also a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO) and has earned the Certificate of the Arab Board in Ophthalmology (CAB Ophth), reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of medical training and practice.
His clinical practice is centred on managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and vitreous haemorrhage. Dr Shaabani is proficient in performing specialised procedures, including intricate retinal surgeries, intravitreal injections, and retinal laser treatments, to address the specific needs of his patients.

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

— Dr Besher Shaabani

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-700524 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-AFA7D4F4 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,800
Annual physical exam 99395 510
Vaccination administration 90471 1,534
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,905

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Besher Shaabani in consultation
IN OFFICE
Besher Shaabani with the team
WITH TEAM
Besher Shaabani at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Besher Shaabani

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Besher Shaabani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8399/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32261575 · cited by 192
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Besher Shaabani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2946/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34701160 · cited by 106

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

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 · besher.shaabani@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 Besher Shaabani's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Besher Shaabani 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 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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    Besher Shaabani specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Besher Shaabani speaks English, Arabic.

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