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Dr Nikolaos Patelis

Vascular Surgery Riyadh

Dr Nikolaos Patelis

15 years of experience

3,220+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nikolaos Patelis at a glance

Dr Nikolaos Patelis is a Vascular Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nikolaos Patelis is a Consultant Vascular Surgeon who specialises in the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting the arteries and veins. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of vascular disorders, utilising modern diagnostic techniques to create personalised treatment plans. Dr Patelis is committed to ensuring his patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Patelis holds a PhD with Honours and a Master's Degree with Honours in endovascular techniques. He is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and has also qualified with the Hellenic Vascular Surgery Boards. His professional memberships include the European Society for Vascular Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of practice.
With a focus on both open surgical repair and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, Dr Patelis treats a variety of vascular conditions. His areas of expertise include the treatment of varicose veins, aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease, and peripheral arterial disease. He employs advanced methods such as laser ablation and stenting to promote patient safety and support a quicker recovery.

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

— Dr Nikolaos Patelis

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Vascular Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Vascular Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-789767 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Vascular Surgery
#EB-4DA006FD · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,565
Annual physical exam 99395 227
Vaccination administration 90471 1,515
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,780

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 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nikolaos Patelis in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nikolaos Patelis with the team
WITH TEAM
Nikolaos Patelis at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 141s
Meet Nikolaos Patelis

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Vascular Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nikolaos Patelis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9416/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33367005 · cited by 117
  2. European registry analysis of Vascular Surgery outcomes
    Nikolaos Patelis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2577/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30999681 · cited by 39
  3. Outcomes of Vascular Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Nikolaos Patelis, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8961/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37476119 · cited by 89

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Vascular Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a vascular surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nikolaos.patelis@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 Nikolaos Patelis's Areas of Specialty

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

Vascular Surgery

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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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    Nikolaos Patelis specialises in Vascular Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Nikolaos Patelis speaks English, Arabic.

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