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Dr Mubarak Alfaran
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Dr Mubarak Alfaran

General Surgery · Riyadh

👤 2 years of experience

1,757+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
13 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Professor Mubarak Alfaran is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist, recognised for his extensive contributions to the field of eye care. He provides comprehensive consultations and advanced treatments for a wide range of eye conditions. Professor Alfaran is dedicated to delivering a high standard of care, utilising his considerable expertise to manage both common and complex ophthalmic issues with a professional and reassuring approach.
His career is marked by significant academic and clinical roles, including serving as a Professor in the Department of Ophthalmology. He has also held leadership positions such as Dean of the College of Medicine and Supervisor of University Hospitals at King Saud University, and was the founding President of the Saudi Scientific Council of Ophthalmology. His commitment to the field is further demonstrated by his numerous published research papers on various topics in ophthalmology.
Professor Alfaran earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the College of Medicine at King Saud University in 1980. He pursued further specialisation in the United Kingdom, obtaining a fellowship in ophthalmology from the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh in 1986. He also holds a fellowship from King Saud University in Ophthalmology (1989) and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons in 1995. He is a founder of the Saudi Ophthalmological Society and has previously served as its vice president.

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

— Dr Mubarak Alfaran

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-501035 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-F6855A99 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,540
Annual physical exam 99395 2,290
Vaccination administration 90471 2,482
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,565

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

Office, team & in practice

Mubarak Alfaran in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mubarak Alfaran with the team
WITH TEAM
Mubarak Alfaran at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Mubarak Alfaran

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Mubarak Alfaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9284/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31673871 · cited by 12
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mubarak Alfaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1393/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30018924 · cited by 150
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Mubarak Alfaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6804/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38674094 · cited by 88
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mubarak Alfaran, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5630/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30631855 · cited by 194

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 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

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 · mubarak.alfaran@euroclinics.example

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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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mubarak Alfaran at a glance

Dr Mubarak Alfaran is a General Surgery 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, 2021). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Mubarak Alfaran's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Mubarak Alfaran 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 Riyadh matters

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