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Dr Nizar Amro

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Riyadh

Dr Nizar Amro

7 years of experience

7,741+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Nizar Amro at a glance

Dr Nizar Amro is a Weight Loss Bariatric 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, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Nizar Amro is a Consultant General Surgeon with a focus on bariatric surgery. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services and personalised treatment plans for his patients. Dr Amro is committed to delivering a high standard of care, utilising modern and advanced equipment to ensure patient safety and comfort.
Dr Amro's clinical practice encompasses a wide range of general and bariatric surgical procedures. He has a particular interest in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder removal and the repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias. His expertise also extends to the surgical management of breast tumours, as well as procedures for haemorrhoids and anal fissures.
He holds the Jordanian Board and the Arab Board in General Surgery. Dr Amro is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He is also a member of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO) and the Saudi Arabian Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (SASMBS).

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

— Dr Nizar Amro

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-972784 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-B5E2C245 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 100
Annual physical exam 99395 482
Vaccination administration 90471 2,730
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,605

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Nizar Amro in consultation
IN OFFICE
Nizar Amro with the team
WITH TEAM
Nizar Amro at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Nizar Amro

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Nizar Amro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3215/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32791429 · cited by 52
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Nizar Amro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9994/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37870023 · cited by 46
  3. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Nizar Amro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3322/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33371504 · cited by 120

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery — Riyadh · 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 Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a weight loss bariatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · nizar.amro@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 Nizar Amro's Areas of Specialty

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

Weight Loss Bariatric 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Nizar Amro specialise in?

    Nizar Amro specialises in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Nizar Amro treat?

    Nizar Amro treats conditions within Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Nizar Amro practise?

    Nizar Amro practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Nizar Amro speak?

    Nizar Amro speaks English, Arabic.

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