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Dr Ibrahim Abdullah

Cardiothoracic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Ibrahim Abdullah

2 years of experience

5,846+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ibrahim Abdullah at a glance

Dr Ibrahim Abdullah is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2020). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Ibrahim Abdullah is a dedicated and experienced Consultant in cardiothoracic surgery, with a particular focus on paediatric cardiac conditions. He provides comprehensive and compassionate care to his patients, ensuring they and their families have a thorough understanding of the diagnosis and the proposed treatment plan. His approach is reassuring, aiming to address all questions and concerns with clarity and empathy.
Dr Abdullah specialises in the surgical treatment of a wide spectrum of congenital heart diseases. These range from common conditions such as atrial and ventricular septal defects to more complex cases, including complete atrioventricular canal, transposition of the great arteries, and hypoplastic left heart syndrome. He is committed to employing advanced surgical techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for his young patients.
In cases where a child's heart is not able to function adequately, Dr Abdullah is also skilled in assessing and providing heart transplantation as a treatment option. He works within a multidisciplinary team to ensure each patient receives holistic and personalised care tailored to their specific needs.
Dr Abdullah earned his medical degree from Harvard Medical School. He completed his general surgery training at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by adult cardiothoracic surgery training at Brigham and Women's Hospital. He then undertook a specialised fellowship in paediatric cardiac surgery at Boston Children's Hospital.

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

— Dr Ibrahim Abdullah

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-431678 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-E8F29FFC · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,597
Annual physical exam 99395 1,299
Vaccination administration 90471 643
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 292

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

Ibrahim Abdullah in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ibrahim Abdullah with the team
WITH TEAM
Ibrahim Abdullah at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 91s
Meet Ibrahim Abdullah

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across SA
    Ibrahim Abdullah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4775/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39791166 · cited by 189
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Ibrahim Abdullah, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7082/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37579377 · cited by 167

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery 2026-03-20 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery? 2026-01-06 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ibrahim.abdullah@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 Ibrahim Abdullah's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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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 Ibrahim Abdullah specialise in?

    Ibrahim Abdullah specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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  • What languages does Ibrahim Abdullah speak?

    Ibrahim Abdullah speaks English, Arabic.

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