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Dr Mahmoud Hegab

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Mahmoud Hegab

2 years of experience

12,256+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mahmoud Hegab at a glance

Dr Mahmoud Hegab is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Mahmoud Hegab is a highly skilled Ophthalmologist and Retina Specialist dedicated to providing comprehensive eye care. He is committed to delivering exceptional medical and surgical treatments to his patients, ensuring their vision and overall eye health are prioritised. With a reassuring and patient-centred approach, Dr Hegab focuses on diagnosing and managing a wide range of complex ocular conditions.
He earned his Master's degree in Ophthalmology from Zagazig Medical School. Further demonstrating his commitment to clinical excellence, Dr Hegab obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in England in 2012. These prestigious qualifications and professional memberships reflect his dedication to maintaining the highest standards of ophthalmic care and staying at the forefront of medical advancements.
As a dedicated Retina Specialist, Dr Hegab possesses extensive expertise in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, as well as advanced retinal procedures. His clinical interests include laser treatments for diabetic retinopathy and retinal tears, intravitreal injections and implants for diabetic macular oedema, and the management of retinopathy of prematurity in infants. Furthermore, he is highly proficient in performing sutureless cataract surgeries using phacoemulsification and premium intraocular lenses, pterygium excision with grafts, and vision correction procedures such as LASIK and Femto-LASIK.

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

— Dr Mahmoud Hegab

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-641271 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-0F9E8141 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 845
Annual physical exam 99395 2,483
Vaccination administration 90471 2,787
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 196

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mahmoud Hegab in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mahmoud Hegab with the team
WITH TEAM
Mahmoud Hegab at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Mahmoud Hegab

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Mahmoud Hegab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1231/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39522239 · cited by 21
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Mahmoud Hegab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6903/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35269899 · cited by 23
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Mahmoud Hegab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5246/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37324033 · cited by 81
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Mahmoud Hegab, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9733/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35015564 · cited by 115

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mahmoud.hegab@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 Mahmoud Hegab's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Mahmoud Hegab is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology 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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  • What does Mahmoud Hegab specialise in?

    Mahmoud Hegab specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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  • Where does Mahmoud Hegab practise?

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    Mahmoud Hegab speaks English, Arabic.

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