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Dr Chandra Shekar

General Surgery Jeddah

Dr Chandra Shekar

5 years of experience

4,266+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
8
Publications

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Chandra Shekar at a glance

Dr Chandra Shekar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Chandra Shekar is a dedicated specialist committed to providing high-quality patient care. He focuses on delivering comprehensive medical assessments and developing effective treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring they feel heard and understood throughout their healthcare journey.
With a patient-centred approach, Dr Shekar is devoted to managing a broad spectrum of medical conditions. He is committed to creating a reassuring and supportive environment, where patients can feel comfortable discussing their health concerns openly and confidentially.
Dr Shekar places a strong emphasis on clear communication, ensuring that patients and their families are well-informed about their medical conditions and treatment options. His primary goal is to empower patients to take an active role in their own health and well-being.

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

— Dr Chandra Shekar

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-734400 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-11F98E7B · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,622
Annual physical exam 99395 1,680
Vaccination administration 90471 1,784
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,495

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Chandra Shekar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Chandra Shekar with the team
WITH TEAM
Chandra Shekar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Chandra Shekar

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Chandra Shekar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4059/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37427494 · cited by 70
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Chandra Shekar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9493/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37748006 · cited by 188

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

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 · chandra.shekar.1@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 Chandra Shekar's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Chandra Shekar is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Chandra Shekar specialise in?

    Chandra Shekar specialises in General Surgery in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Chandra Shekar treat?

    Chandra Shekar treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Chandra Shekar practise?

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