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Dr Gamal El Wakiel

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Gamal El Wakiel

11 years of experience

2,249+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gamal El Wakiel at a glance

Dr Gamal El Wakiel is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gamal El Wakiel is a highly experienced Consultant Nephrologist and Internal Medicine specialist. He is dedicated to the diagnosis and management of a wide spectrum of renal disorders, providing comprehensive care for patients with both acute and chronic kidney conditions. His approach combines clinical expertise with a focus on patient education, ensuring individuals understand their condition and treatment options.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr El Wakiel holds a distinguished academic background. He serves as a Professor at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, where he contributes to the training of future medical professionals. He also brings valuable experience from his tenure as a Consultant at King Khalid University Hospital, further solidifying his expertise in complex renal cases.
Dr El Wakiel's clinical interests encompass the management of chronic kidney disease (CKD), hypertension, and diabetic nephropathy. He is proficient in overseeing dialysis therapies, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, and provides expert care for conditions such as kidney stones, proteinuria, and hematuria.

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

— Dr Gamal El Wakiel

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Internal Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-480896 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-2B9359AB · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,577
Annual physical exam 99395 1,239
Vaccination administration 90471 1,703
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,848

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

Gamal El Wakiel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gamal El Wakiel with the team
WITH TEAM
Gamal El Wakiel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Gamal El Wakiel

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gamal El Wakiel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3202/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32795380 · cited by 169
  2. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Gamal El Wakiel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1879/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33319449 · cited by 75
  3. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gamal El Wakiel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3587/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34827906 · cited by 165
  4. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Gamal El Wakiel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2569/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33739464 · cited by 127

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gamal.el.wakiel@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 Gamal El Wakiel's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Gamal El Wakiel is one of 1,198 internal medicine doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse internal medicine 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 Gamal El Wakiel specialise in?

    Gamal El Wakiel specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Gamal El Wakiel treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gamal El Wakiel practise?

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    Gamal El Wakiel speaks English, Arabic.

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