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Dr Lena Cortez

Paediatrics Riyadh

Dr Lena Cortez

4 years of experience

3,052+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Lena Cortez at a glance

Dr Lena Cortez is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2018). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Lena Cortez is a dedicated and skilled Paediatrician. She is committed to providing comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on a patient-centred approach to manage a wide range of health conditions.
With a professional and reassuring manner, Dr Cortez ensures that her young patients and their families feel comfortable and well-informed throughout the consultation and treatment process. She believes in building a foundation of trust to support the long-term health and well-being of every child under her care.
Dr Cortez is focused on delivering high standards of paediatric care. She stays current with the latest advancements in her field to provide effective and appropriate treatments for various childhood illnesses and developmental issues.

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

— Dr Lena Cortez

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-690756 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-2C4DF0C8 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,430
Annual physical exam 99395 1,736
Vaccination administration 90471 664
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 127

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

Office, team & in practice

Lena Cortez in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lena Cortez with the team
WITH TEAM
Lena Cortez at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Lena Cortez

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Lena Cortez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3173/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37362382 · cited by 14
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lena Cortez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3781/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36027345 · cited by 140
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Lena Cortez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6597/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38027637 · cited by 146
  4. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lena Cortez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6435/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39910727 · cited by 200

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lena.cortez@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 Lena Cortez's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Lena Cortez is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Lena Cortez specialise in?

    Lena Cortez specialises in Paediatrics in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Lena Cortez treat?

    Lena Cortez treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Lena Cortez practise?

    Lena Cortez practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Lena Cortez speak?

    Lena Cortez speaks English, Arabic.

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