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Dr Howayda Banafa

Ear Nose Throat Dammam

Dr Howayda Banafa

12 years of experience

11,267+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Howayda Banafa at a glance

Dr Howayda Banafa is an Ear Nose Throat practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Howayda Banafa is a dedicated Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, committed to providing comprehensive care for women at every stage of their lives. She offers a compassionate and professional approach to patient wellness, focusing on creating a supportive and understanding environment for all her patients.
With a focus on female reproductive health, Dr Banafa addresses a wide range of gynaecological issues. She is committed to preventative care and patient education, ensuring that each patient is well-informed about their health and treatment options.
Dr Banafa provides guidance and support for women throughout their pregnancy journey, from prenatal care to postnatal recovery. Her practice is built on the principle of delivering personalised care tailored to the unique needs of each patient, ensuring their health and well-being are the top priority.

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

— Dr Howayda Banafa

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Ear Nose Throat
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-652765 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat
#EB-B153ED08 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 371
Annual physical exam 99395 597
Vaccination administration 90471 101
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,106

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

Howayda Banafa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Howayda Banafa with the team
WITH TEAM
Howayda Banafa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Howayda Banafa

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Ear Nose Throat in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Howayda Banafa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6505/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31715530 · cited by 91
  2. European registry analysis of Ear Nose Throat outcomes
    Howayda Banafa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8780/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36754048 · cited by 121

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ear Nose Throat European Annual Congress (Ear Nose Throat) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ear Nose Throat National Society Meeting · Dammam · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat — Dammam · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · howayda.banafa@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 Howayda Banafa's Areas of Specialty

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

Ear Nose Throat

Dr Howayda Banafa is one of 461 ear nose throat doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ear nose throat 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 Howayda Banafa specialise in?

    Howayda Banafa specialises in Ear Nose Throat in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Howayda Banafa treat?

    Howayda Banafa treats conditions within Ear Nose Throat. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Howayda Banafa practise?

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  • What languages does Howayda Banafa speak?

    Howayda Banafa speaks English, Arabic.

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