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Dr Khalid Alkadam

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Diriyah

Dr Khalid Alkadam

16 years of experience

3,936+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Khalid Alkadam at a glance

Dr Khalid Alkadam is a Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery practitioner based in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Khalid Alkadam is a Consultant Bariatric, Gastrointestinal, and General Laparoscopic Surgeon. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients, utilising advanced surgical techniques to address a wide range of conditions. Dr Alkadam is committed to delivering patient-centred care for both straightforward and highly complex surgical cases, ensuring a reassuring and professional approach to treatment.
His clinical practice focuses on minimally invasive procedures, including various forms of bariatric surgery such as sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass. He also specialises in advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery for diseases of the stomach and small intestine, treatment for GERD, and the repair of abdominal wall and inguinal hernias. His expertise extends to general surgical procedures like gallbladder removal, as well as managing conditions such as diabetic foot issues.
Dr Alkadam obtained his medical degree from King Saud University. He holds the Saudi Board in General and Laparoscopic Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has completed multiple international fellowships, including programmes in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery, Upper Gastrointestinal Oncology Surgery, and a fellowship in Advanced Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery in South Korea.

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

— Dr Khalid Alkadam

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Diriyah (SA)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universitat de València, Diriyah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-882997 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-6BB5C602 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,530
Annual physical exam 99395 100
Vaccination administration 90471 876
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,931

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Khalid Alkadam in consultation
IN OFFICE
Khalid Alkadam with the team
WITH TEAM
Khalid Alkadam at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Khalid Alkadam

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Khalid Alkadam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8009/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38372898 · cited by 82
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Khalid Alkadam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1386/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32756057 · cited by 72
  3. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Khalid Alkadam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6506/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30796281 · cited by 150
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Khalid Alkadam, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6227/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35848677 · cited by 172

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery — Diriyah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a weight loss bariatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · khalid.alkadam@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 Khalid Alkadam's Areas of Specialty

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

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Diriyah matters

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  • Where does Khalid Alkadam practise?

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    Khalid Alkadam speaks English, Arabic.

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