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Dr Jovial Dsouza

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Jovial Dsouza

14 years of experience

6,978+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jovial Dsouza at a glance

Dr Jovial Dsouza is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Jovial Dsouza is a dedicated and compassionate Specialist in Paediatrics, committed to providing exceptional medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. She approaches each patient with a focus on their individual needs, ensuring a thorough and gentle examination in a reassuring environment. Her primary goal is to support the healthy development of her young patients and to provide parents with clear, understandable information regarding their child's health and well-being.
With a comprehensive background in general paediatrics, Dr Dsouza has a special interest in the care of newborn infants, including premature babies and those requiring specialised medical attention after birth. She is skilled in managing a wide range of childhood illnesses, from common infections to more complex conditions. Her approach is holistic, considering all aspects of a child's health, including their physical, emotional, and developmental milestones.
Dr Dsouza is a strong advocate for preventative medicine, placing great importance on regular health check-ups, developmental screening, and vaccinations. She believes in building a trusting relationship with families, working collaboratively with parents to make informed decisions about their child's healthcare journey. Her commitment is to ensure every child receives the highest standard of care.

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

— Dr Jovial Dsouza

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-862574 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-29C9FD79 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,249
Annual physical exam 99395 743
Vaccination administration 90471 1,791
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,864

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

Office, team & in practice

Jovial Dsouza in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jovial Dsouza with the team
WITH TEAM
Jovial Dsouza at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Jovial Dsouza

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Jovial Dsouza, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7802/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31432137 · cited by 97
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Jovial Dsouza, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9430/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36642148 · cited by 179

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — 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 General Surgery 2026-03-20 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-11 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · jovial.dsouza@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 Jovial Dsouza's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Jovial Dsouza 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 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 Jovial Dsouza specialise in?

    Jovial Dsouza specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Jovial Dsouza treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Jovial Dsouza practise?

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    Jovial Dsouza speaks English, Arabic.

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