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Dr Heythem Alzamel
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Dr Heythem Alzamel

General Surgery · Riyadh

👤 15 years of experience

12,280+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
7 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Heythem Alzamel is a highly qualified and experienced Consultant in General Surgery and Trauma Surgery. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, utilising his extensive knowledge in the management of a wide range of surgical conditions. Dr Alzamel is committed to ensuring patient safety and optimal outcomes.
His clinical practice encompasses various aspects of general and emergency surgery. He has a particular focus on trauma care, including resuscitation, surgical critical care, and the management of complex injuries. Dr Alzamel's expertise extends to areas such as sepsis management, mechanical ventilation, and airway management, ensuring a holistic approach to patient care in critical situations.
Dr Alzamel holds the qualifications of MD, MMEdu, and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His commitment to medical education and training is evident through his role in residency programmes. He has also contributed to medical research with publications in his field.

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

— Dr Heythem Alzamel

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-525851 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-11B070F5 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,263
Annual physical exam 99395 169
Vaccination administration 90471 2,889
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,598

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Heythem Alzamel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Heythem Alzamel with the team
WITH TEAM
Heythem Alzamel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Heythem Alzamel

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Heythem Alzamel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9684/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34036465 · cited by 95
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Heythem Alzamel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3855/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39203630 · cited by 141
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Heythem Alzamel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7926/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38669811 · cited by 35

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Riyadh · 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 2026-03-26 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-17 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · heythem.alzamel@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 Heythem Alzamel at a glance

Dr Heythem Alzamel is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, SA, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, SA and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Heythem Alzamel's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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