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Dr Gul Afshan

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Gul Afshan

15 years of experience

2,842+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gul Afshan at a glance

Dr Gul Afshan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gul Afshan is a dedicated Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to women at every stage of life. She focuses on creating a supportive and understanding environment, ensuring that patients feel comfortable and well-informed about their health. Her approach is centred on building a trusted relationship with each patient, offering personalised care tailored to their individual needs.
With a focus on patient well-being, Dr Afshan addresses a wide range of gynaecological health concerns. She is dedicated to managing women's health with a holistic perspective, from routine check-ups to more complex conditions. Her practice is guided by a commitment to ensuring patient comfort and delivering care with the utmost professionalism.
Dr Afshan is a strong advocate for patient education, empowering women to take an active role in their healthcare decisions. She provides clear, accessible information and guidance, helping patients to understand their health and treatment options thoroughly. Her reassuring manner ensures that patients feel heard and respected throughout their healthcare journey.

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

— Dr Gul Afshan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-945676 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-48E08F62 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,094
Annual physical exam 99395 1,736
Vaccination administration 90471 2,376
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 503

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gul Afshan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gul Afshan with the team
WITH TEAM
Gul Afshan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Gul Afshan

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Gul Afshan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8564/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39342141 · cited by 158
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Gul Afshan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8842/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32076010 · cited by 12
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Gul Afshan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7645/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34592803 · cited by 122
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Gul Afshan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9103/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32406924 · cited by 184

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 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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 · gul.afshan@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 Gul Afshan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Gul Afshan 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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  • What does Gul Afshan specialise in?

    Gul Afshan specialises in General Surgery in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Gul Afshan treat?

    Gul Afshan treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gul Afshan practise?

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

  • What languages does Gul Afshan speak?

    Gul Afshan speaks English, Arabic.

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