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Dr Motaz Abou El Azm

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Motaz Abou El Azm

5 years of experience

4,591+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Motaz Abou El Azm at a glance

Dr Motaz Abou El Azm is a General Surgery 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, 2017). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Motaz Abou El Azm is a dedicated medical specialist providing comprehensive care for patients. He is committed to delivering a high standard of medical attention, ensuring that each patient feels heard and understood. His approach is centred on creating a reassuring and professional environment for everyone seeking his expertise.
With a focus on patient-centred care, he takes the time to thoroughly assess each individual's condition. Dr Abou El Azm develops tailored treatment plans that are designed to meet the unique needs and health goals of his patients, ensuring they are well-informed throughout their medical journey.
Dr Abou El Azm is dedicated to applying established and effective medical practices to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients. He maintains a commitment to professional excellence in his field, prioritising patient safety and well-being above all.

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

— Dr Motaz Abou El Azm

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-453058 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-7FCFA2BB · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,643
Annual physical exam 99395 1,389
Vaccination administration 90471 1,085
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,706

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Motaz Abou El Azm in consultation
IN OFFICE
Motaz Abou El Azm with the team
WITH TEAM
Motaz Abou El Azm at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Motaz Abou El Azm

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 13

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Motaz Abou El Azm, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2269/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35902580 · cited by 187
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Motaz Abou El Azm, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8413/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33634732 · cited by 145

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

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 · motaz.abou.el.azm@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 Motaz Abou El Azm's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Motaz Abou El Azm treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr Motaz Abou El Azm is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery 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 Motaz Abou El Azm specialise in?

    Motaz Abou El Azm specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Motaz Abou El Azm treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Motaz Abou El Azm speaks English, Arabic.

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