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Dr Ghend Safer

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Ghend Safer

14 years of experience

9,624+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghend Safer at a glance

Dr Ghend Safer is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ghayath Tarfa is a dedicated Specialist in Internal Medicine, committed to providing comprehensive care to his patients. He offers a thorough and reassuring approach to managing a wide range of health concerns, ensuring that each patient feels heard and understood. His focus is on delivering precise diagnoses and developing effective treatment plans tailored to the individual needs of each person he cares for.
Dr Tarfa has a particular interest in the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high blood cholesterol. He is also skilled in addressing thyroid diseases and a variety of other internal health issues. His professional and objective manner helps patients to feel confident and well-cared for throughout their treatment journey.
He earned his Doctor of Medicine in Internal Medicine and his Masters in Internal Medicine from Damascus University in Syria. Dr Tarfa further pursued a Postgraduate Degree in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, also from Damascus University, enhancing his expertise in the field.

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

— Dr Ghend Safer

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-83973 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-E1C86FD7 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,007
Annual physical exam 99395 2,641
Vaccination administration 90471 585
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,750

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

Office, team & in practice

Ghend Safer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghend Safer with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghend Safer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Ghend Safer

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Ghend Safer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4259/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37692916 · cited by 135
  2. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Ghend Safer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1657/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35842499 · cited by 141
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Ghend Safer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9913/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39366636 · cited by 115

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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · ghend.safer@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 Ghend Safer's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

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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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  • What does Ghend Safer specialise in?

    Ghend Safer specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Ghend Safer treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghend Safer practise?

    Ghend Safer practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ghend Safer speak?

    Ghend Safer speaks English, Arabic.

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