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Dr Nawaf Alshahwan

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Nawaf Alshahwan

2 years of experience

5,996+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nawaf Alshahwan at a glance

Dr Nawaf Alshahwan is an Internal Medicine 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, 2020). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nawaf Alshahwan is a highly qualified Consultant General Surgeon, Trauma Surgeon, and Intensivist. He is dedicated to managing complex surgical conditions and providing specialised care for patients with critical illnesses and traumatic injuries. His approach is centred on delivering comprehensive and patient-focused medical services.
With a commitment to excellence, Dr Alshahwan ensures that his patients receive care that is both thorough and compassionate. He utilises advanced medical knowledge and surgical techniques to address a wide range of acute and critical health issues, always prioritising patient safety and positive outcomes.
Dr Alshahwan obtained his primary medical qualification from King Saud University. He then completed his extensive postgraduate training in Canada at McGill University, where he undertook a residency in General Surgery followed by a fellowship in Trauma Surgery and Critical Care Medicine. He holds dual board certifications from Canada and the United States in both General Surgery and Critical Care Medicine.

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

— Dr Nawaf Alshahwan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-893882 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-4B250F6C · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,582
Annual physical exam 99395 2,880
Vaccination administration 90471 3,048
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 191

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nawaf Alshahwan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nawaf Alshahwan with the team
WITH TEAM
Nawaf Alshahwan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Nawaf Alshahwan

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nawaf Alshahwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5144/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38491622 · cited by 6
  2. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Nawaf Alshahwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5490/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30850499 · cited by 20
  3. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nawaf Alshahwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1256/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34383100 · cited by 74
  4. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Nawaf Alshahwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.7064/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32572213 · cited by 176

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nawaf.alshahwan@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 Nawaf Alshahwan's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Nawaf Alshahwan is one of 1,198 internal medicine doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse internal medicine 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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    Nawaf Alshahwan specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Nawaf Alshahwan treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Nawaf Alshahwan speaks English, Arabic.

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