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Dr Essam Alsabban

Nephrology Riyadh

Dr Essam Alsabban

9 years of experience

10,809+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Essam Alsabban at a glance

Dr Essam Alsabban is a Nephrology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Essam Alsabban is a respected Consultant in Paediatric Nephrology. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to young patients with a wide range of kidney-related conditions. Dr Alsabban is committed to applying his extensive knowledge to diagnose and manage complex medical issues in children, ensuring each patient receives personalised treatment.
His clinical practice is informed by a deep understanding of the intricacies of paediatric kidney diseases. He focuses on delivering high-quality care that addresses both the immediate health concerns and the long-term well-being of his patients. Dr Alsabban is known for his thorough and reassuring approach, helping families navigate the challenges of their child's health journey.
Dr Alsabban is actively involved in research within his field, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in areas such as childhood nephrotic syndrome and genetic factors in kidney disease. His work underscores his commitment to improving treatment outcomes for children with renal disorders.
He obtained the American Board of Paediatrics certification in 1987 and later earned the American Board of Paediatric Nephrology certification in 1993. This solid educational foundation underpins his expertise in the field.

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

— Dr Essam Alsabban

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Nephrology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Nephrology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-180965 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Nephrology
#EB-B2973458 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,852
Annual physical exam 99395 2,506
Vaccination administration 90471 1,298
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 405

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

Essam Alsabban in consultation
IN OFFICE
Essam Alsabban with the team
WITH TEAM
Essam Alsabban at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Essam Alsabban

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Essam Alsabban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1284/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35652905 · cited by 172
  2. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam Alsabban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3890/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31507366 · cited by 166

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Nephrology 2026-03-17 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a nephrology? 2026-01-27 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · essam.alsabban@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 Essam Alsabban's Areas of Specialty

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

Nephrology

Dr Essam Alsabban is one of 286 nephrology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse nephrology 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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    Essam Alsabban speaks English, Arabic.

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