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Dr Marwa Shams

Oncology Riyadh

Dr Marwa Shams

13 years of experience

10,261+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Marwa Shams at a glance

Dr Marwa Shams is an Oncology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Marwa Shams is a dedicated and knowledgeable Specialist with a focus on providing comprehensive care. She is committed to applying the latest medical knowledge to support the wellbeing of her patients, ensuring they receive thoughtful and thorough attention throughout their treatment journey.
Her primary clinical and research interests are centred on the complexities of paediatric cancer. Dr Shams is deeply involved in advancing the understanding and management of serious conditions affecting younger patients, contributing to a field of medicine that requires immense dedication and expertise.
Dr Shams holds a PhD, reflecting her commitment to rigorous academic and clinical standards. Her work is underpinned by a strong foundation in research, which informs her approach to patient care and her contribution to the medical community's efforts to improve health outcomes for children.

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

— Dr Marwa Shams

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Oncology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-987446 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-B9D157FF · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,220
Annual physical exam 99395 2,674
Vaccination administration 90471 1,466
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 765

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Marwa Shams in consultation
IN OFFICE
Marwa Shams with the team
WITH TEAM
Marwa Shams at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Marwa Shams

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Marwa Shams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4287/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33009218 · cited by 76
  2. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Marwa Shams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5001/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31011085 · cited by 86
  3. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Marwa Shams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5309/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32085661 · cited by 152
  4. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Marwa Shams, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7189/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34386031 · cited by 10

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · marwa.shams@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 Marwa Shams's Areas of Specialty

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

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

Dr Marwa Shams is one of 265 oncology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse oncology 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 Marwa Shams specialise in?

    Marwa Shams specialises in Oncology in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Marwa Shams treat?

    Marwa Shams treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Marwa Shams practise?

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

  • What languages does Marwa Shams speak?

    Marwa Shams speaks English, Arabic.

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