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Dr Essam Alshail

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Essam Alshail

15 years of experience

10,399+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Essam Alshail at a glance

Dr Essam Alshail is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Essam Alshail is a Consultant Neurosurgeon who provides dedicated care for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. He is committed to delivering a high standard of medical assessment and treatment for disorders affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and considerate attention.
His clinical practice encompasses both adult and paediatric neurosurgery, with a focus on complex cases. Dr Alshail has a special interest in the management of brain and spinal tumours, neuro-oncology, and traumatic brain injuries. He is also proficient in advanced techniques such as microneurosurgery, endoscopic skull base surgery, and the treatment of intricate cerebrovascular conditions.
Dr Alshail earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB BS) from King Saud University. He subsequently obtained the Saudi Board of Neurological Surgery and the King Faisal University Fellowship in Neurosurgery. He furthered his specialised training internationally, completing a Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery and a Fellowship in Paediatric Craniofacial Surgery at the University of Toronto in Canada. He also holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management.

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

— Dr Essam Alshail

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Neurosurgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-861830 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-889C932B · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,339
Annual physical exam 99395 885
Vaccination administration 90471 781
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,402

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Essam Alshail

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam Alshail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8776/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31332762 · cited by 147
  2. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Essam Alshail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6520/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32281932 · cited by 57
  3. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Essam Alshail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3082/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34896965 · cited by 127
  4. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Essam Alshail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2429/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34233640 · cited by 77

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · essam.alshail@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 Alshail's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

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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 Alshail speaks English, Arabic.

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