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Dr Nabil Fadel

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Nabil Fadel

7 years of experience

12,512+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nabil Fadel at a glance

Dr Nabil Fadel is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nabil Fadel is a Consultant General Surgeon with extensive expertise in both traditional and laparoscopic surgical techniques. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical care, managing a wide range of conditions affecting the abdomen, digestive tract, and endocrine system. His approach prioritises patient safety and the use of minimally invasive methods whenever possible to enhance recovery times and clinical outcomes.
He completed his medical education in Belgium, obtaining his Medical Degree from the Catholic University of Leuven. Following this, he pursued advanced training and qualified as a Consultant in General and Laparoscopic Surgery at the Free University of Brussels. His European training has provided him with a strong foundation in advanced surgical protocols and patient management strategies.
In his clinical practice, Dr Fadel performs a variety of procedures including laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and hernia repair. He also possesses significant experience in endocrine surgery, specifically treating thyroid and parathyroid disorders, as well as breast surgery for both benign and malignant conditions. Additionally, his scope of practice extends to colorectal surgery and the management of anal conditions such as hemorrhoids.

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

— Dr Nabil Fadel

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-935088 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-528C99E3 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 127
Annual physical exam 99395 905
Vaccination administration 90471 2,057
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 126

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nabil Fadel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nabil Fadel with the team
WITH TEAM
Nabil Fadel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 85s
Meet Nabil Fadel

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Nabil Fadel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5358/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38734796 · cited by 7
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nabil Fadel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3114/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38291408 · cited by 165
  3. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Nabil Fadel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4326/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32130120 · cited by 43
  4. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nabil Fadel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.5646/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39380077 · cited by 89

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

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 · nabil.fadel@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 Nabil Fadel's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Nabil Fadel 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 Dammam 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 Dammam 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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    Nabil Fadel speaks English, Arabic.

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