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Dr Maher Abu Alawar

Nephrology Riyadh

Dr Maher Abu Alawar

11 years of experience

11,444+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Maher Abu Alawar at a glance

Dr Maher Abu Alawar is a Nephrology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Maher Abu Alawar is a dedicated Consultant Internist and Nephrologist committed to providing comprehensive and patient-centred care. He focuses on delivering thorough assessments and developing tailored treatment plans to support his patients' health and wellbeing. His approach is both professional and reassuring, ensuring patients feel understood and confident in their care.
Dr Abu Alawar obtained his medical degree from the Jordan University of Science and Technology. He holds the Jordanian Board of Internal Medicine, the Jordanian Board of Nephrology, and the Arab Board of Nephrology. These qualifications reflect his extensive training and specialised knowledge in his fields.
As an active member of his professional community, Dr Abu Alawar belongs to the International Society of Nephrology (ISN) and the Jordanian Society of Nephrology (JSN). His clinical expertise covers a wide spectrum of conditions, including hypertension, thyroid diseases, and the management of chronic heart and infectious diseases, alongside providing routine medical checkups.

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

— Dr Maher Abu Alawar

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Nephrology
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Nephrology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-443454 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Nephrology
#EB-72A08DED · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,792
Annual physical exam 99395 1,390
Vaccination administration 90471 2,254
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,665

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Maher Abu Alawar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Maher Abu Alawar with the team
WITH TEAM
Maher Abu Alawar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Maher Abu Alawar

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Maher Abu Alawar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3426/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30806421 · cited by 8
  2. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Maher Abu Alawar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2045/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31568139 · cited by 162
  3. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Maher Abu Alawar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2187/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36173102 · cited by 148

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Nephrology
  • Awareness When should you see a nephrology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maher.abu.alawar@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 Maher Abu Alawar's Areas of Specialty

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

Nephrology

Dr Maher Abu Alawar is one of 286 nephrology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse nephrology 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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    Maher Abu Alawar specialises in Nephrology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Maher Abu Alawar speaks English, Arabic.

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