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Dr Ghadah Altowaijri

Neurology Riyadh

Dr Ghadah Altowaijri

13 years of experience

9,634+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghadah Altowaijri at a glance

Dr Ghadah Altowaijri is a Neurology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Ghadah Altowaijri is a preeminent Consultant Neurologist and Neuroimmunologist at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh. As the Director of the Neuroimmunology Program at the National Neuroscience Institute, she leads the strategic and clinical care for patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and a broad spectrum of complex autoimmune disorders of the nervous system. Dr. Altowaijri is recognized for bridging clinical innovation with compassionate care, ensuring that her patients benefit from advanced, evidence-based treatment protocols.
Her professional journey is defined by elite training at top-tier institutions in the United States. After graduating from King Saud University with honors, she completed her Neurology Residency at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). She further specialized through two prestigious Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Neuroimmunology and Neuroinfectious Diseases—one at OHSU and a second at the world-renowned Johns Hopkins University. This extensive background makes her one of the region's leading experts in biological therapies and long-term management strategies for neuroimmunological conditions.
Beyond her clinical leadership, Dr. Altowaijri is a dedicated scholar and a prominent voice in medical education across the Kingdom. She actively shapes the future of Saudi neurology by mentoring residents and leading educational workshops on emerging MS therapies and diagnostic advancements. Her commitment to meticulous detail and empathetic communication ensures a supportive environment where patients are empowered to make informed decisions about their neurological health.

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

— Dr Ghadah Altowaijri

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Neurology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-143288 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-A944A383 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,430
Annual physical exam 99395 2,944
Vaccination administration 90471 1,872
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,279

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ghadah Altowaijri in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghadah Altowaijri with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghadah Altowaijri at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Ghadah Altowaijri

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    Ghadah Altowaijri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1027/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31782201 · cited by 110
  2. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across SA
    Ghadah Altowaijri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6525/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35739651 · cited by 12
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    Ghadah Altowaijri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4381/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33616195 · cited by 18
  4. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across SA
    Ghadah Altowaijri, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5485/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39355995 · cited by 136

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ghadah.altowaijri@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 Ghadah Altowaijri's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

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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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