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Dr Hiba Arif

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Hiba Arif

10 years of experience

10,307+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hiba Arif at a glance

Dr Hiba Arif 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, 2012). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hiba Arif is a dedicated Dentist who provides comprehensive dental care to her patients. She is committed to creating a comfortable and reassuring environment, ensuring that patients feel at ease during their treatment. Dr Arif focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services and contributes to a patient-centred approach to treatment.
Dr Arif earned her Bachelor of Oral and Dental Medicine and Surgery in India. This foundational education has equipped her with the essential skills and knowledge to address a wide range of dental health needs.

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

— Dr Hiba Arif

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-632628 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-FD7136BE · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 705
Annual physical exam 99395 495
Vaccination administration 90471 2,559
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,136

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 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hiba Arif in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hiba Arif with the team
WITH TEAM
Hiba Arif at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Hiba Arif

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hiba Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5315/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31411790 · cited by 169
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Hiba Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8560/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36359320 · cited by 27
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hiba Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4039/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35746723 · cited by 29
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Hiba Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6530/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37605834 · cited by 31

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 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 General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hiba.arif@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 Hiba Arif's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Hiba Arif is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

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 Hiba Arif specialise in?

    Hiba Arif specialises in General Surgery in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Hiba Arif treat?

    Hiba Arif treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hiba Arif practise?

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

  • What languages does Hiba Arif speak?

    Hiba Arif speaks English, Arabic.

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