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Dr Hussain Issa

Internal Medicine Dammam

Dr Hussain Issa

10 years of experience

6,716+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hussain Issa at a glance

Dr Hussain Issa is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hussain Issa is a highly skilled Internal Medicine Consultant and Gastroenterologist. He serves as the Chairman of the Medicine Department and Head of the Endoscopy Unit, where he provides exceptional care to his patients. With a strong commitment to digestive health, he specialises in adult gastroenterology, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, and endosonography. Dr Issa is dedicated to offering reassuring and comprehensive medical services to improve the overall well-being of those he treats.
In his clinical practice, Dr Issa manages a wide array of complex gastrointestinal conditions. His expertise encompasses the treatment of hepatitis, jaundice, pancreatitis, and inflammatory bowel disease. He is highly proficient in performing advanced procedures, including colonoscopies, paediatric endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography. Furthermore, he provides expert care for gastrointestinal cancer, irritable bowel syndrome, and gastro-oesophageal acid reflux, ensuring that each patient receives a precise diagnosis and an effective treatment plan.
Dr Issa earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King Faisal University in 1986. He later completed advanced training in endoscopic ultrasound at the Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in the United States. In addition to his clinical work, he serves as an Honorary Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine. He is a proud member of numerous prestigious organisations, including the Saudi Gastroenterology Association, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, the European Association for the Study of the Liver, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

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

— Dr Hussain Issa

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Internal Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-629303 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-97A3B818 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,044
Annual physical exam 99395 1,434
Vaccination administration 90471 1,154
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,845

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hussain Issa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hussain Issa with the team
WITH TEAM
Hussain Issa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Hussain Issa

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hussain Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6413/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33124889 · cited by 156
  2. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Hussain Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2486/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34616863 · cited by 62
  3. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hussain Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4722/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37100068 · cited by 152
  4. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Hussain Issa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1991/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36156667 · cited by 130

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — 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 Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hussain.issa@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 Hussain Issa's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

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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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    Hussain Issa speaks English, Arabic.

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