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Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj

General Surgery Mecca

Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj

11 years of experience

2,088+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj at a glance

Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj is a General Surgery practitioner based in Mecca, 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, 2011). Serves patients in Mecca, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Ishaq Abu Al Haj is a highly dedicated Consultant General Surgeon at King Abdullah Medical Complex in Makkah. He is committed to providing comprehensive, high-quality medical services with a profound "patient-first" philosophy. Dr. Abu Al Haj is recognized for creating a reassuring and supportive environment, ensuring that both patients and their families are well-informed and comfortable throughout the surgical process.
His clinical practice is built on a foundation of elite international training and advanced technical skill. He holds a Laparoscopic Diploma from Strasbourg, France, a world-renowned center for minimally invasive surgery. This expertise allows him to offer modern surgical solutions that prioritize faster recovery and minimal scarring. As a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS), he adheres to the highest global standards of surgical excellence and ethics.
Dr. Abu Al Haj emphasizes clear communication and personalized treatment plans. He is known for his ability to listen thoroughly to patient concerns, explaining complex diagnoses in accessible terms to help patients make empowered decisions about their health. By staying at the forefront of contemporary medical advancements, he ensures his patients receive effective, evidence-based care in the Makkah region.

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

— Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Mecca (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Mecca (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-537241 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C663894C · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 82
Annual physical exam 99395 1,148
Vaccination administration 90471 1,340
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,851

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ishaq Abu Al Haj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ishaq Abu Al Haj with the team
WITH TEAM
Ishaq Abu Al Haj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Ishaq Abu Al Haj

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Ishaq Abu Al Haj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3534/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31732091 · cited by 50
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Ishaq Abu Al Haj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2210/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39699682 · cited by 168

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Mecca · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-14 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-02 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ishaq.abu.al.haj@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 Ishaq Abu Al Haj's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr Ishaq Abu Al Haj is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Mecca 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 Mecca 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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    Ishaq Abu Al Haj specialises in General Surgery in Mecca, SA.

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    Ishaq Abu Al Haj speaks English, Arabic.

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