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Dr Farouk Alreshaid

General Surgery Al Khobar

Dr Farouk Alreshaid

16 years of experience

8,402+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Farouk Alreshaid at a glance

Dr Farouk Alreshaid is a General Surgery practitioner based in Al Khobar, 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, 2006). Serves patients in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Farouk Alreshaid is a dedicated and highly skilled specialist with a focus on providing comprehensive patient care. He is committed to applying his extensive knowledge to diagnose and manage a wide range of complex medical conditions, ensuring that patients receive thoughtful and effective treatment.
His primary areas of expertise are in General Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery. Dr Alreshaid has a particular clinical interest in managing critically ill patients, drawing upon his experience in Intensive Care medicine to provide the highest standard of support for individuals with serious health challenges. He is proficient in a variety of surgical procedures and patient management strategies within his specialised fields.
Dr Alreshaid is an active contributor to the medical field through his involvement in research and academic publications. His work helps to advance the understanding and treatment of surgical and critical care conditions. This commitment to medical science ensures that his approach to patient care is informed by current evidence and best practices, offering reassurance and confidence to his patients.

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

— Dr Farouk Alreshaid

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Khobar (SA)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Khobar (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-738155 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-2262F62D · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,858
Annual physical exam 99395 780
Vaccination administration 90471 244
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,995

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Farouk Alreshaid in consultation
IN OFFICE
Farouk Alreshaid with the team
WITH TEAM
Farouk Alreshaid at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Farouk Alreshaid

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Farouk Alreshaid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6834/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33030933 · cited by 178
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Farouk Alreshaid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4641/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35569115 · cited by 136
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Farouk Alreshaid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4660/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31587149 · cited by 30
  4. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Farouk Alreshaid, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6449/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39335323 · cited by 44

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Al Khobar · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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 · farouk.alreshaid@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 Farouk Alreshaid's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Farouk Alreshaid 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 Al Khobar 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 Al Khobar 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 Farouk Alreshaid specialise in?

    Farouk Alreshaid specialises in General Surgery in Al Khobar, SA.

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    Farouk Alreshaid treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Farouk Alreshaid practise?

    Farouk Alreshaid practises in Al Khobar, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Farouk Alreshaid speak?

    Farouk Alreshaid speaks English, Arabic.

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