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Dr Najlaa Azhar

General Surgery Jeddah

Dr Najlaa Azhar

14 years of experience

3,602+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Najlaa Azhar at a glance

Dr Najlaa Azhar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Jeddah, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Najlaa Azhar is a dedicated Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to women at every stage of their lives. She offers a patient-centred approach, ensuring that each individual receives personalised care tailored to their unique needs and health concerns. Her focus is on creating a supportive and understanding environment for all patients.
With a specialisation in women's health, Dr Azhar manages a wide range of gynaecological and obstetric conditions. She is committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements to offer the most current and effective treatment options. Her approach combines clinical expertise with a commitment to patient education, empowering women to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Dr Azhar provides guidance and treatment for various health matters, from routine gynaecological check-ups to the management of more complex cases. She is dedicated to building lasting relationships with her patients, offering continuous support throughout their healthcare journey. Her professional and reassuring manner ensures patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive.

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

— Dr Najlaa Azhar

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-739864 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C6BD60D1 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,850
Annual physical exam 99395 412
Vaccination administration 90471 444
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 763

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Najlaa Azhar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Najlaa Azhar with the team
WITH TEAM
Najlaa Azhar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Najlaa Azhar

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Najlaa Azhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2705/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39474865 · cited by 154
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Najlaa Azhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4071/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33464493 · cited by 160
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Najlaa Azhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4352/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35563537 · cited by 14
  4. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Najlaa Azhar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2195/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31859819 · cited by 132

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Jeddah · 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 · najlaa.azhar@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 Najlaa Azhar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Najlaa Azhar 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 Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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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    Najlaa Azhar specialises in General Surgery in Jeddah, SA.

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    Najlaa Azhar speaks English, Arabic.

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