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Dr Faisal Farrash

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Faisal Farrash

7 years of experience

11,444+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Faisal Farrash at a glance

Dr Faisal Farrash is a Neurosurgery 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, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Faisal Farrash is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon with extensive expertise in the management of complex brain and spinal conditions. He specialises in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, and the treatment of intricate spinal pathologies. With a patient-centred philosophy, Dr Farrash prioritises active listening and empathetic care, ensuring that treatment plans are tailored to the unique needs of each individual. His clinical practice is grounded in a commitment to precision and the use of advanced surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes.
His academic background is marked by rigorous international training. Dr Farrash holds a medical degree and is board-certified in neurosurgery. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Skull Base Surgery at the University of Toronto, Canada, gaining specialised skills in endoscopic and open surgical approaches. Furthermore, he obtained a Master of Health Care Management (MHCM) from McGill University, reflecting his dedication to clinical excellence and healthcare leadership.
In addition to his surgical practice, Dr Farrash is actively involved in medical research and the advancement of neurosurgical care. His professional interests extend to the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare to enhance diagnostics, as well as research into tumour microenvironments. He is also an advocate for medical education, contributing to the training of future surgeons and publishing work that bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

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

— Dr Faisal Farrash

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-375589 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-83FFEE58 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,555
Annual physical exam 99395 2,405
Vaccination administration 90471 1,341
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,354

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 73s
Meet Faisal Farrash

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Faisal Farrash, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7166/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32440730 · cited by 187
  2. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across SA
    Faisal Farrash, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33644467 · cited by 113
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Faisal Farrash, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1328/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34981088 · cited by 151

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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · faisal.farrash@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 Farrash's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Dr Faisal Farrash is one of 110 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse neurosurgery 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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    Faisal Farrash specialises in Neurosurgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Faisal Farrash treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Faisal Farrash speaks English, Arabic.

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