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Dr Houssam Abtar

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Houssam Abtar

2 years of experience

8,263+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Houssam Abtar at a glance

Dr Houssam Abtar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, 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, 2022). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Houssam Abtar is a Consultant in General Surgery with a focus on advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of conditions. Dr Abtar is committed to utilising the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. Dr Abtar earned his Medical Doctorate in General Surgery from Makassed General Hospital, which is affiliated with the American University of Beirut Medical Center. He also holds a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg, IRCAD, and a diploma in advanced robotic surgery. He is certified by the Lebanese Board of General Surgery. Dr Abtar is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds memberships in several professional organisations, including the Lebanese Society of General Surgery, the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, and the European Hernia Society. He has contributed to over 35 published scientific papers and serves as a reviewer for multiple international medical journals.

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

— Dr Houssam Abtar

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-3325 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E39C415B · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 370
Annual physical exam 99395 540
Vaccination administration 90471 3,044
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,819

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

Houssam Abtar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Houssam Abtar with the team
WITH TEAM
Houssam Abtar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 122s
Meet Houssam Abtar

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3963/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38680648 · cited by 58
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1023/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38846065 · cited by 176
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6500/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37902545 · cited by 150
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7279/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37172683 · cited by 44

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 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · houssam.abtar@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 Houssam Abtar's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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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 Houssam Abtar specialise in?

    Houssam Abtar specialises in General Surgery in Dammam, SA.

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    Houssam Abtar treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Houssam Abtar practise?

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    Houssam Abtar speaks English, Arabic.

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