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Dr Mahfooz Farooqui

Nephrology Riyadh

Dr Mahfooz Farooqui

9 years of experience

2,078+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mahfooz Farooqui at a glance

Dr Mahfooz Farooqui 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, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Mahfooz Farooqui is a distinguished Consultant Nephrologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of complex renal conditions. He currently serves within the Health Affairs at the Ministry of National Guard in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he plays a pivotal role in patient care and medical education. In addition to his clinical duties, Dr Farooqui holds the position of Assistant Professor of Medicine and Nephrology at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, contributing to the academic development of future medical professionals.
His medical journey began with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences in 1991. Dr Farooqui subsequently pursued advanced postgraduate training in the United States, completing his residency in Internal Medicine at the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993. He further specialised with a fellowship in Nephrology at the same institution, which he completed in 1998. He is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Nephrology and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP) and the American Society of Nephrology (FASN).
Dr Farooqui is highly regarded for his leadership as the Director of the Adult Nephrology Fellowship Training Programme. His clinical expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of kidney-related disorders, including acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, and diabetic nephropathy. He has a particular interest in renal transplantation and dialysis modalities, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with chronic kidney disease. Furthermore, he is an active researcher with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on topics such as renal transplant outcomes and hypertension.

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

— Dr Mahfooz Farooqui

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Nephrology
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Nephrology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-297564 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Nephrology
#EB-35695CC1 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,060
Annual physical exam 99395 466
Vaccination administration 90471 2,850
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,157

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

Office, team & in practice

Mahfooz Farooqui in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mahfooz Farooqui with the team
WITH TEAM
Mahfooz Farooqui at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Mahfooz Farooqui

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mahfooz Farooqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4509/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31151167 · cited by 68
  2. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Mahfooz Farooqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2579/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31683388 · cited by 158
  3. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mahfooz Farooqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2235/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39682647 · cited by 200

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 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Nephrology 2026-03-08 · 7 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a nephrology? 2026-01-25 · 9 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mahfooz.farooqui@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 Mahfooz Farooqui's Areas of Specialty

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

Nephrology

Dr Mahfooz Farooqui 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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