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Dr Mohammed Elzain

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Mohammed Elzain

15 years of experience

2,173+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mohammed Elzain at a glance

Dr Mohammed Elzain is a Neurosurgery 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Mohammed Elzain is a highly qualified Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He possesses a wealth of expertise in the surgical management of disorders affecting the nervous system, with a distinct sub-specialisation in paediatric neurosurgery. throughout his career, he has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing patient care through both clinical practice and academic research, ensuring that his patients receive treatment based on the latest medical evidence.
His educational background is extensive and international. After obtaining his initial medical qualifications and a Clinical MD in Neurosurgery from the Sudan Medical Specialization Board, Dr Elzain pursued advanced training abroad. He completed a prestigious fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in the United States. This specialised training has equipped him with advanced skills in managing complex neurological conditions in children, ranging from congenital anomalies to acute surgical interventions.
In his clinical practice, Dr Elzain focuses on a broad spectrum of neurosurgical conditions. He has a particular interest in the treatment of hydrocephalus, meningiomas, and craniovertebral junction anomalies. Furthermore, he is actively involved in medical research, having contributed to numerous publications on topics such as skull bone osteomyelitis and ventriculoperitoneal shunting. His dual focus on compassionate patient care and rigorous scientific inquiry establishes him as a dedicated specialist in his field.

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

— Dr Mohammed Elzain

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-899604 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-279B8E93 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,076
Annual physical exam 99395 618
Vaccination administration 90471 690
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,413

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mohammed Elzain in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mohammed Elzain with the team
WITH TEAM
Mohammed Elzain at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Mohammed Elzain

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across SA
    Mohammed Elzain, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3027/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37303392 · cited by 180
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Mohammed Elzain, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2676/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39097599 · cited by 182
  3. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across SA
    Mohammed Elzain, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5099/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35565366 · cited by 168

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mohammed.elzain@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 Mohammed Elzain's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

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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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    Mohammed Elzain speaks English, Arabic.

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