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Dr Iskander Al-Githmi

Cardiothoracic Surgery Jeddah

Dr Iskander Al-Githmi

13 years of experience

10,143+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Iskander Al-Githmi at a glance

Dr Iskander Al-Githmi is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Iskander Al-Githmi is a Professor and Consultant Cardio-Thoracic Surgeon, providing expert care for patients with a range of conditions affecting the heart, lungs, and other organs within the chest. He is dedicated to utilising advanced surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. His areas of clinical interest include minimally invasive and robotic thoracic procedures, valve surgery, and lung transplantation.
Dr Al-Githmi earned his medical degree from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. He completed extensive postgraduate training in Canada, undertaking a residency in General Surgery and fellowships in Thoracic Surgery and Critical Care Medicine at the University of Manitoba. He also completed fellowships in Cardiac Surgery at the University of Alberta and the University of Toronto, and a lung transplantation fellowship at the University of Toronto. In 2022, he completed a course in Surgical Leadership at Harvard University.
He is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in General Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Cardiac Surgery. Dr Al-Githmi is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He has published more than 40 papers in international surgical journals.

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

— Dr Iskander Al-Githmi

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-561067 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-4405E676 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,824
Annual physical exam 99395 1,382
Vaccination administration 90471 1,814
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,953

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 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Iskander Al-Githmi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Iskander Al-Githmi with the team
WITH TEAM
Iskander Al-Githmi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Iskander Al-Githmi

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Iskander Al-Githmi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7376/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39045571 · cited by 120
  2. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across SA
    Iskander Al-Githmi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3109/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35293512 · cited by 146
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Iskander Al-Githmi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8997/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34251220 · cited by 60
  4. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across SA
    Iskander Al-Githmi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3341/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37700986 · cited by 94

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · iskander.al.githmi@euroclinics.example

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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 Iskander Al-Githmi's Areas of Specialty

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Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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