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Dr Doraid Alrifai

Verified Oncology London

Dr Doraid Alrifai

3 years of experience 5.0 (13 verified reviews)

10,766+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Doraid Alrifai at a glance

Dr Doraid Alrifai is an Oncology practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2019). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Doraid Alrifai is an experienced medical oncology physician who manages patients suffering from thoracic (lung, mesothelioma, thymoma) and urological (kidney, ureter, bladder, prostate, and penile) malignancies. He is based at St George’s University Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest teaching hospitals in the United Kingdom.
Dr Alrifai graduated from the University of Birmingham Medical School in 2007. He has trained throughout London in some of the biggest academic institutions in the world such as University College London Hospitals (UCLH) and Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. He has experience in both early and late phase clinical trials and is a principal and sub-investigator on numerous oncology studies. Dr Alrifai has been awarded an MSc at the Institute of Cancer Research and a PhD focusing on thoracic malignancies at University College London. He has published in some of the most prestigious journals in the world including the New England Journal of Medicine as well as contributing to chapters in oncology-based textbooks
Dr Alrifai has won national and international prizes for his work in medical oncology. He is involved in teaching and continues to chair and speak at regional and international educational / charity events. Dr Alrifai also leads the junior clinical faculty at St George’s and is heavily involved in the recruitment and mentorship of new doctors to the oncology department. Dr Alrifai also serves as a reviewer for highly regarded national and international journals.
As well as working as a full-time cancer treating physician, Dr Alrifai has also played a crucial role in the running of the COVID Medicine Delivery Unit (CMDU) at St George’s Hospital. His contribution can be reviewed in news outlets such as the BBC. His robust understanding of general medicine has allowed him to confidently work in this department, paralleled to his ever-growing cancer work.
Dr. Alrifai’s first language is English but he is also able to communicate in Arabic.

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

— Dr Doraid Alrifai

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-905524 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-214D53B4 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,247
Annual physical exam 99395 529
Vaccination administration 90471 2,129
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,102

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Doraid Alrifai
HEADSHOT
Doraid Alrifai in consultation
IN OFFICE
Doraid Alrifai with the team
WITH TEAM
Doraid Alrifai at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Doraid Alrifai

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Doraid Alrifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8929/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30837466 · cited by 103
  2. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Doraid Alrifai, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1490/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30000771 · cited by 29

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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 Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · doraid.alrifai@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

13 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
13 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Doraid Alrifai's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Doraid Alrifai treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Doraid Alrifai specialise in?

    Doraid Alrifai specialises in Oncology in London, GB. 19 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Doraid Alrifai treat?

    Doraid Alrifai treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Doraid Alrifai practise?

    Doraid Alrifai practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Doraid Alrifai speak?

    Doraid Alrifai speaks English, Arabic.

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    Doraid Alrifai has a verified rating of 5/5 from 13 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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