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Dr Maher Almalis

General Surgery Jeddah

Dr Maher Almalis

8 years of experience

11,505+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Maher Almalis at a glance

Dr Maher Almalis is a General Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Maher Almalis is a Consultant Ophthalmologist who specialises in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a wide range of complex eye diseases, utilising advanced diagnostic techniques to ensure accurate assessments for his patients.
Dr Almalis obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree from Damascus University in Syria. He is a holder of the Arab Board of Health Specializations and was recognised as a Consultant in Ophthalmic Disease and Surgery by the Ministry of Health in Syria. Furthermore, he holds a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow in the UK.
His clinical practice focuses on both the medical and surgical treatment of retinal disorders. Dr Almalis is proficient in performing vitreo-retinal surgeries, managing retinal diseases with laser and injections, and performing phacoemulsification surgery for cataracts with intraocular lens implantation. He also has a particular interest in the management and follow-up of patients with diabetic eye disease.

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

— Dr Maher Almalis

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-4498 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E7F9A65E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,100
Annual physical exam 99395 298
Vaccination administration 90471 1,834
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,925

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Maher Almalis

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Maher Almalis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7285/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34006805 · cited by 100
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Maher Almalis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3172/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33202404 · cited by 166
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Maher Almalis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8925/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36890537 · cited by 192

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · maher.almalis@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 Almalis's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Almalis specialises in General Surgery in Jeddah, SA.

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    Maher Almalis speaks English, Arabic.

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