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Dr Khaled Alkattan

Cardiothoracic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Khaled Alkattan

2 years of experience

1,922+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Khaled Alkattan at a glance

Dr Khaled Alkattan is a Cardiothoracic Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2021). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Khaled Alkattan is a distinguished Professor of Surgery and a Senior Consultant in Thoracic Surgery. He is committed to providing exceptional care to his patients, with a particular focus on complex thoracic conditions. His approach is centred on combining advanced surgical techniques with a patient-focused perspective, ensuring that individuals receive comprehensive and reassuring guidance throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Alkattan is deeply involved in medical education, where he plays a significant role in training the next generation of medical professionals. He has made substantial contributions to academic research and is a respected voice in his field. He is the chairman of the national lung cancer study group and the national lung transplant programme, reflecting his dedication to advancing healthcare standards and improving patient outcomes.
He earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, in 1984. Dr Alkattan pursued extensive postgraduate training in the United Kingdom, where he was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) of Edinburgh in 1988. He further specialised with a fellowship in Thoracic Surgery at the Royal Brompton Hospital in London, followed by a fellowship in Lung Transplantation at Harefield Hospital. Dr Alkattan is a board member of the Saudi Thoracic Society and the Medical Education Society.

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

— Dr Khaled Alkattan

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-842927 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-2FCDF29D · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,107
Annual physical exam 99395 2,437
Vaccination administration 90471 1,909
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,402

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Khaled Alkattan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Khaled Alkattan with the team
WITH TEAM
Khaled Alkattan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Khaled Alkattan

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Khaled Alkattan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6901/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31553191 · cited by 155
  2. Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Khaled Alkattan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4885/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39849424 · cited by 113
  3. European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
    Khaled Alkattan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9290/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30416464 · cited by 199

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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · khaled.alkattan@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 Khaled Alkattan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Khaled Alkattan 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

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    Khaled Alkattan specialises in Cardiothoracic Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Khaled Alkattan speaks English, Arabic.

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