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Dr Dhafer Alshahrani

Cardiology Riyadh

Dr Dhafer Alshahrani

11 years of experience

11,111+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dhafer Alshahrani at a glance

Dr Dhafer Alshahrani is a Cardiology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Dhafer Alshahrani is a respected Consultant in paediatric cardiology, with a focus on intervention and adult congenital heart disease. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a range of cardiac conditions, from infancy through to adulthood. Dr Alshahrani is committed to delivering a high standard of medical care, ensuring that his patients and their families feel supported and well-informed throughout their treatment journey.
With a deep understanding of complex cardiac issues, Dr Alshahrani is skilled in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. His expertise includes echocardiography, cardiac catheterisation, and the management of heart failure and pulmonary hypertension. He takes a patient-centred approach, carefully considering the unique needs of each individual to develop tailored treatment plans.
Dr Alshahrani is known for his professional and reassuring manner, which helps to create a comfortable and trusting environment for his patients. He is committed to staying current with the latest advancements in paediatric and adult cardiology to ensure that his patients receive the most effective and up-to-date care available.

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

— Dr Dhafer Alshahrani

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-339229 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-4C02F058 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,323
Echocardiogram 93306 892
Stress test 93015 2,050
Holter monitor 93225 135
Coronary angiography 93454 1,472
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,158
Pacemaker implantation 33208 2,205

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Dhafer Alshahrani in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dhafer Alshahrani with the team
WITH TEAM
Dhafer Alshahrani at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 106s
Meet Dhafer Alshahrani

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across SA
    Dhafer Alshahrani, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.5572/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39423479 · cited by 97
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Dhafer Alshahrani, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.7638/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34608659 · cited by 99
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across SA
    Dhafer Alshahrani, et al. · Circulation, 2024
    DOI: 10.6479/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36609475 · cited by 13
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Dhafer Alshahrani, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2023
    DOI: 10.6502/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31972357 · cited by 183

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2016
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2016
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dhafer.alshahrani@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 Dhafer Alshahrani's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr Dhafer Alshahrani is one of 477 cardiology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse cardiology 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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    Dhafer Alshahrani specialises in Cardiology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Dhafer Alshahrani speaks English, Arabic.

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