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Dr Dhiya Houssien

Rheumatology Jeddah

Dr Dhiya Houssien

3 years of experience

2,882+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
8
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dhiya Houssien at a glance

Dr Dhiya Houssien is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Jeddah, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Dhiya Houssien is a highly qualified Consultant Rheumatologist who specialises in the comprehensive management of musculoskeletal conditions and chronic pain. He is dedicated to providing patient-centred care by integrating conventional medical treatments with alternative therapies. His clinical approach focuses on improving the quality of life for his patients through personalised treatment plans, including specialised diets and innovative pain management techniques.
Dr Houssien completed his medical degree at King Abdulaziz University in Saudi Arabia, qualifying in 1989. He then pursued advanced postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, earning a Master's degree in Rheumatology from the University of Birmingham in 1992 and a clinical PhD in Rheumatology from King's College London in 1998. Furthermore, he holds a 2016 certificate from the American Board of Low Level Laser Therapy and a diploma in Herbal Medicine. He is an International Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine, and a member of the British Society of Rheumatology, the British Medical Acupuncture Society, and the American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery.
Throughout his career, Dr Houssien has developed a strong clinical interest in the management of complex rheumatic diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis. He is particularly recognised for his expertise in utilising low-level laser acupuncture as a non-pharmacological treatment for back, neck, shoulder, and knee pain. By combining this innovative therapy with traditional rheumatology practices, he aims to minimise the side effects of standard medications while effectively alleviating chronic pain and inflammation.

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

— Dr Dhiya Houssien

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-945664 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-36A47E5D · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,949
Annual physical exam 99395 1,243
Vaccination administration 90471 2,203
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 892

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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Dhiya Houssien in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dhiya Houssien with the team
WITH TEAM
Dhiya Houssien at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Dhiya Houssien

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Dhiya Houssien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6269/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30166393 · cited by 13
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Dhiya Houssien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5989/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34974946 · cited by 39

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dhiya.houssien@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 Dhiya Houssien's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Dhiya Houssien is one of 103 rheumatology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse rheumatology 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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    Dhiya Houssien speaks English, Arabic, German.

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