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Dr Hamdi Salem
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Dr Hamdi Salem

Rheumatology · Jeddah

👤 5 years of experience

11,011+ Patients seen
5 Years in practice
15 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Hamdi Salem is a distinguished Consultant in Rheumatology and joint diseases, dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients. He focuses on the detailed diagnosis and management of a wide range of conditions affecting the joints, spine, and immune system. Dr Salem is committed to creating a reassuring environment where patients can receive thorough evaluations and personalised treatment plans designed to improve their quality of life.
His approach to patient care involves managing both common and complex rheumatic conditions. This includes the diagnosis and treatment of osteoarthritis, neck and lower back pain, and inflammation of joints and tendons. He also specialises in addressing immune-mediated rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, ensuring patients receive targeted and effective therapies.
Dr Salem earned his Bachelor's degree from Al-Azhar University in Egypt. His extensive background provides him with the expertise to manage various musculoskeletal and autoimmune disorders, offering patients knowledgeable and considered medical advice.

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

— Dr Hamdi Salem

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-868686 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-3B4187F1 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,991
Annual physical exam 99395 1,633
Vaccination administration 90471 2,697
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,470

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hamdi Salem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hamdi Salem with the team
WITH TEAM
Hamdi Salem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Hamdi Salem

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hamdi Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2220/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38580659 · cited by 151
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Hamdi Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9724/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34467587 · cited by 85
  3. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hamdi Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7748/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31676944 · cited by 91
  4. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Hamdi Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3153/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38983438 · cited by 161

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology 2026-03-11 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology? 2026-01-17 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hamdi.salem@euroclinics.example

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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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hamdi Salem at a glance

Dr Hamdi Salem is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Jeddah, SA, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Jeddah, SA and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Hamdi Salem's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Hamdi Salem treats, with the size of the national pool of SA doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Hamdi Salem is one of 103 rheumatology doctors indexed in SA. Browse rheumatology doctors in SA →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah matters

Medical practice in SA is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant SA medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Jeddah 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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    Hamdi Salem specialises in Rheumatology in Jeddah, SA.

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    Hamdi Salem speaks English, Arabic.

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