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Dr Mohamed Elkarow

General Surgery Taif

Dr Mohamed Elkarow

14 years of experience

10,759+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mohamed Elkarow at a glance

Dr Mohamed Elkarow is a General Surgery practitioner based in Taif, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Taif, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Mohamed Elkarow is a highly experienced Consultant General Surgeon at El Adwani General Hospital in Taif. With a career dedicated to surgical excellence, he provides comprehensive care for a wide range of acute and elective surgical conditions. Dr. Elkarow is recognized for his clinical precision and his commitment to implementing modern surgical techniques that prioritize patient safety and optimal recovery.
His practice is centered on a thorough diagnostic approach and personalized surgical planning. Dr. Elkarow specializes in the management of abdominal disorders, soft tissue pathologies, and endocrine surgeries. He is known for his professional integrity and his ability to handle complex cases, ensuring that patients in the Taif region receive high-standard medical intervention supported by the advanced facilities at El Adwani Hospital.

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

— Dr Mohamed Elkarow

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taif (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Taif (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-136137 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-9D36F5D0 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,587
Annual physical exam 99395 1,053
Vaccination administration 90471 229
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 98

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

Office, team & in practice

Mohamed Elkarow in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mohamed Elkarow with the team
WITH TEAM
Mohamed Elkarow at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Mohamed Elkarow

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Mohamed Elkarow, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8796/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34644927 · cited by 171
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mohamed Elkarow, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4002/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36578682 · cited by 201
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Mohamed Elkarow, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1070/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34455482 · cited by 39
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mohamed Elkarow, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3011/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32219490 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

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 · mohamed.elkarow@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 Mohamed Elkarow's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Mohamed Elkarow 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 Taif 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 Taif 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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    Mohamed Elkarow specialises in General Surgery in Taif, SA.

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    Mohamed Elkarow treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Mohamed Elkarow speaks English, Arabic.

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