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Dr Faisal Abaalkhail

Gastroenterology Riyadh

Dr Faisal Abaalkhail

10 years of experience

1,806+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Faisal Abaalkhail at a glance

Dr Faisal Abaalkhail is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Faisal Abaalkhail is a distinguished Consultant Gastroenterologist and the Head of the Transplant Hepatology Section. He specialises in the management of complex liver diseases and liver transplantation. With a strong foundation in internal medicine and hepatology, he provides comprehensive care for patients facing acute and chronic liver conditions, ensuring they receive evidence-based and compassionate treatment.
He obtained his medical degree from King Abdulaziz University before pursuing advanced post-doctoral training in Canada. He holds a Master’s in Health Management from McGill University and completed his residency and fellowship training at Western University. Dr Abaalkhail is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, and Transplant Hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC).
A recognised leader in his field, he serves as the Governor of the American College of Physicians (ACP) for the Saudi Arabia Chapter and presides over the Saudi Association for the Study of Liver Disease and Transplantation (SASLT). Additionally, he contributes to medical education as an Adjunct Professor at Alfaisal University, mentoring the next generation of medical professionals.
His clinical practice encompasses the treatment of liver cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and metabolic liver diseases such as fatty liver. He is also an expert in managing viral hepatitis and autoimmune liver disorders. Through his extensive research and clinical leadership, Dr Abaalkhail remains at the forefront of advancements in hepatology and transplant medicine.

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

— Dr Faisal Abaalkhail

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Gastroenterology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-284456 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-1774A910 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,807
Annual physical exam 99395 1,161
Vaccination administration 90471 233
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,518

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

Office, team & in practice

Faisal Abaalkhail in consultation
IN OFFICE
Faisal Abaalkhail with the team
WITH TEAM
Faisal Abaalkhail at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Faisal Abaalkhail

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Faisal Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8882/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37215191 · cited by 55
  2. European registry analysis of Gastroenterology outcomes
    Faisal Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1718/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32815704 · cited by 197
  3. Outcomes of Gastroenterology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Faisal Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7644/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30332483 · cited by 91

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · faisal.abaalkhail@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 Faisal Abaalkhail's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

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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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    Faisal Abaalkhail specialises in Gastroenterology in Riyadh, SA.

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