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Dr Ihssan Al-Alem
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Dr Ihssan Al-Alem

Oncology · Riyadh

👤 14 years of experience

8,040+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
8 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Ihssan Al-Alem is a senior Consultant in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients with complex surgical needs. Dr Al-Alem focuses on utilising advanced surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients, offering reassurance and clarity throughout the treatment process.
His clinical practice is centred on the surgical management of cancers and complex diseases of the digestive system. Dr Al-Alem has a particular focus on liver, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal surgery. He is proficient in performing advanced procedures for stomach tumours and other abdominal cancers, including surgical cytoreduction combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy, and managing complications arising from previous surgeries.
Dr Al-Alem is a highly qualified surgeon, holding both the Saudi and Arab Board certifications in General Surgery. He further specialised by completing a Fellowship in Liver and Pancreas Surgery and Surgical Oncology at the University of New South Wales in Australia. His commitment to his field is reflected in his dedication to applying specialised knowledge in treating his patients.

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

— Dr Ihssan Al-Alem

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Oncology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-148214 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-CCFDBF9F · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,682
Annual physical exam 99395 1,324
Vaccination administration 90471 2,172
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 715

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ihssan Al-Alem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ihssan Al-Alem with the team
WITH TEAM
Ihssan Al-Alem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Ihssan Al-Alem

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across SA
    Ihssan Al-Alem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9798/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30217370 · cited by 154
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Ihssan Al-Alem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6067/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37801777 · cited by 80
  3. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across SA
    Ihssan Al-Alem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2781/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33164286 · cited by 102
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Ihssan Al-Alem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7295/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32402320 · cited by 84

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ihssan.al.alem@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.

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