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Dr Hesham Megahed

Paediatrics Jeddah

Dr Hesham Megahed

6 years of experience

9,703+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hesham Megahed at a glance

Dr Hesham Megahed is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Jeddah, 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, 2016). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hesham Megahed is a respected Professor with a specialisation in Paediatric Neurology and Clinical Genetics. He focuses on diagnosing and managing complex genetic conditions that affect the nervous system in children. Dr Megahed is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for young patients with neurological and hereditary disorders.
His clinical practice is centred on hereditary neurological conditions, particularly disorders related to nerve and muscle atrophy. He applies his in-depth knowledge of genetics to understand the root causes of these conditions, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management. He is committed to supporting families affected by these challenging diagnoses.
Dr Megahed holds the position of Associate Professor at the National Research Centre and has earned a Doctor of Philosophy, reflecting his commitment to academic research and clinical excellence. His work contributes to a deeper understanding of neurogenetic disorders.

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

— Dr Hesham Megahed

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-66913 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-BFDF35DE · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,195
Annual physical exam 99395 1,581
Vaccination administration 90471 245
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 610

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hesham Megahed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hesham Megahed with the team
WITH TEAM
Hesham Megahed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Hesham Megahed

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Hesham Megahed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5847/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35254459 · cited by 27
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across SA
    Hesham Megahed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5182/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32855202 · cited by 137
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Hesham Megahed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3467/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38741635 · cited by 199

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hesham.megahed@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 Hesham Megahed's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Hesham Megahed is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 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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  • What does Hesham Megahed specialise in?

    Hesham Megahed specialises in Paediatrics in Jeddah, SA.

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    Hesham Megahed treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hesham Megahed practise?

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  • What languages does Hesham Megahed speak?

    Hesham Megahed speaks English, Arabic.

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