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Dr Fadia Al Buhairan

Paediatrics Riyadh

Dr Fadia Al Buhairan

6 years of experience

3,955+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Fadia Al Buhairan at a glance

Dr Fadia Al Buhairan is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Fadia Al Buhairan is a Consultant in Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. She is a recognised pioneer in the field of adolescent medicine in the Middle East, having established the first clinical services and research programmes in this specialisation within the region. Her approach to healthcare is holistic, and she is frequently sought after for her expertise both within Saudi Arabia and internationally.
Professor Al Buhairan provides care for children and adolescents, focusing on their overall health and wellbeing from birth up to the age of 21. She conducts general health check-ups, including preventative assessments, and offers guidance to parents. Her clinical practice includes the diagnosis and management of acute conditions such as respiratory infections and gastroenteritis, as well as ongoing care for chronic illnesses.
She holds a medical degree from King Saud University in Riyadh and has completed post-graduate residency training in Paediatrics, earning both the Saudi and Arab Board certifications in the field. Professor Al Buhairan furthered her training with a clinical fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at the University of Toronto and SickKids Hospital in Canada. She also obtained a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a Certificate in Health Finance and Management from Johns Hopkins University in the USA, followed by a PhD in Public Health from Maastricht University. Professor Al Buhairan is a member of several national and international committees and advisory boards, including serving as a strategic advisor to the World Health Organization.

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

— Dr Fadia Al Buhairan

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-584489 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-88DAD234 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,620
Annual physical exam 99395 1,770
Vaccination administration 90471 1,474
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,757

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Fadia Al Buhairan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Fadia Al Buhairan with the team
WITH TEAM
Fadia Al Buhairan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Fadia Al Buhairan

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Fadia Al Buhairan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6795/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39300343 · cited by 188
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Fadia Al Buhairan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2646/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30455831 · cited by 22
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Fadia Al Buhairan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2679/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31824544 · cited by 120
  4. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Fadia Al Buhairan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6352/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30383148 · cited by 162

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · fadia.al.buhairan@euroclinics.example

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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 Fadia Al Buhairan's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Fadia Al Buhairan is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics 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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    Fadia Al Buhairan specialises in Paediatrics in Riyadh, SA.

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    Fadia Al Buhairan speaks English, Arabic.

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