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Dr Farooq Andrabi

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Farooq Andrabi

15 years of experience

11,189+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Farooq Andrabi at a glance

Dr Farooq Andrabi is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Farooq Andrabi is a dedicated and compassionate specialist with a focus on the health and wellbeing of children. He is committed to providing high-quality medical care, ensuring that his young patients and their families feel supported and understood throughout their treatment journey. His approach is centred on creating a reassuring and professional environment for every family he assists.
With a comprehensive understanding of paediatric medicine, Dr Andrabi addresses a wide range of health concerns in children, from common ailments to more complex conditions. He believes in the importance of clear and open communication, taking the time to explain diagnoses and treatment plans to ensure families are fully informed and comfortable with the care their child is receiving.
Dr Andrabi is dedicated to staying current with the latest advancements in his field to provide the best possible outcomes for his patients. His commitment is reflected in his thorough and patient-focused approach to medicine, prioritising the long-term health of each child.

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

— Dr Farooq Andrabi

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-643044 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-270C5616 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 549
Annual physical exam 99395 315
Vaccination administration 90471 1,123
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 284

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Farooq Andrabi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Farooq Andrabi with the team
WITH TEAM
Farooq Andrabi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Farooq Andrabi

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farooq Andrabi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2334/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34864812 · cited by 157
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Farooq Andrabi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1330/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34118643 · cited by 151
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Farooq Andrabi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9764/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33715892 · cited by 177
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Farooq Andrabi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3513/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37655427 · cited by 115

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · farooq.andrabi@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 Farooq Andrabi's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Farooq Andrabi is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery 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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  • What does Farooq Andrabi specialise in?

    Farooq Andrabi specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Farooq Andrabi treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Farooq Andrabi practise?

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    Farooq Andrabi speaks English, Arabic.

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