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Dr Hesham Raafat
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Dr Hesham Raafat

Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine · Riyadh

👤 10 years of experience

2,908+ Patients seen
10 Years in practice
10 Publications
0 Languages spoken

About

Dr Hesham Raafat is a dedicated and skilled Specialist in Pulmonology, with a focus on diagnosing and managing a wide range of respiratory conditions. He is committed to providing his patients with a high standard of medical care, ensuring they receive a thorough and considered evaluation for their respiratory health concerns.
Utilising a patient-centred approach, Dr Raafat focuses on creating individualised treatment plans tailored to the specific needs and circumstances of each person. He is dedicated to helping patients understand their conditions and the available treatment options, fostering a supportive and reassuring environment for everyone under his care.
Dr Raafat's expertise covers various aspects of respiratory medicine. His primary goal is to improve the respiratory health and overall quality of life for his patients through effective and compassionate medical management.

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

— Dr Hesham Raafat

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-223766 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine
#EB-91350D55 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,049
Annual physical exam 99395 263
Vaccination administration 90471 2,783
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,040

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Hesham Raafat

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hesham Raafat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3769/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34559159 · cited by 113
  2. European registry analysis of Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Hesham Raafat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7341/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33347476 · cited by 195

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine 2026-03-02 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a pulmonology / respiratory medicine? 2026-01-25 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hesham.raafat@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 Hesham Raafat at a glance

Dr Hesham Raafat is a Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, SA, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Riyadh, SA and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Hesham Raafat's Areas of Specialty

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

Pulmonology / Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 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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