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Dr Galal Shaban

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Galal Shaban

2 years of experience

9,877+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Galal Shaban at a glance

Dr Galal Shaban is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, 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, 2021). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Galal Shaban is a dedicated Consultant in General Surgery. He provides comprehensive surgical care to his patients, ensuring they receive a high standard of treatment. Dr Shaban is committed to creating a reassuring and professional environment for everyone he treats.
With a focus on patient well-being, he is adept at managing a wide array of surgical conditions. Dr Shaban collaborates closely with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to ensure a holistic approach to patient care, from initial consultation through to post-operative recovery.
His practice is built on a foundation of trust and clear communication. Dr Shaban ensures that patients and their families are well-informed throughout their medical journey, empowering them to make confident decisions about their health.

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

— Dr Galal Shaban

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-276602 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-BBC4B9F3 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,132
Annual physical exam 99395 1,274
Vaccination administration 90471 2,786
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,285

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Galal Shaban in consultation
IN OFFICE
Galal Shaban with the team
WITH TEAM
Galal Shaban at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 84s
Meet Galal Shaban

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Galal Shaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4781/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39937847 · cited by 148
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Galal Shaban, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9409/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37498554 · cited by 118

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · galal.shaban@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 Galal Shaban's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam 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 Dammam 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Galal Shaban specialise in?

    Galal Shaban specialises in General Surgery in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Galal Shaban treat?

    Galal Shaban treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Galal Shaban practise?

    Galal Shaban practises in Dammam, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Galal Shaban speak?

    Galal Shaban speaks English, Arabic.

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