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Dr Hind M Alkatan

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Hind M Alkatan

13 years of experience

9,247+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hind M Alkatan at a glance

Dr Hind M Alkatan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hind Alkatan is a respected Consultant in Ophthalmology and Pathology. She is dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care and has a keen interest in medical research and education. Dr Alkatan is committed to advancing the field of ophthalmology and contributes her expertise as a speaker at international symposiums.
Dr Alkatan holds the Saudi Board in Ophthalmology from King Saud University, which she completed in 1994. She pursued further postdoctoral studies in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Pathology at the University of Manitoba and the University of British Columbia in Canada, completing them in 1999. She is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Canadian Ophthalmology Society, the International Society of Ocular Oncology, and the Saudi Ophthalmology Society.
With a focus on patient well-being, Dr Alkatan is known for her thorough approach to diagnosis and treatment. Her work in ophthalmic pathology gives her a unique and in-depth understanding of eye diseases, ensuring patients receive a well-informed perspective on their condition and care.

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

— Dr Hind M Alkatan

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-729846 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-3259C1FC · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 756
Annual physical exam 99395 2,050
Vaccination administration 90471 2,314
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,669

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

Office, team & in practice

Hind M Alkatan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hind M Alkatan with the team
WITH TEAM
Hind M Alkatan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Hind M Alkatan

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Hind M Alkatan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4169/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35163725 · cited by 156
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Hind M Alkatan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8109/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31337123 · cited by 158
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Hind M Alkatan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8679/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37216112 · cited by 144
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Hind M Alkatan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3956/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31607160 · cited by 130

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hind.m.alkatan@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 Hind M Alkatan's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Hind M Alkatan is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 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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  • What does Hind M Alkatan specialise in?

    Hind M Alkatan specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Hind M Alkatan treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hind M Alkatan practise?

    Hind M Alkatan practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Hind M Alkatan speak?

    Hind M Alkatan speaks English, Arabic.

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