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Dr Omar Haj Okod

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Omar Haj Okod

11 years of experience

3,104+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Omar Haj Okod at a glance

Dr Omar Haj Okod is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Omar Haj Okod is a highly skilled Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to providing exceptional cardiovascular care to his patients. He is recognised for his objective and reassuring approach, ensuring that individuals feel fully supported throughout their medical journey. His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a wide range of heart conditions, always prioritising patient safety and well-being.
He completed his comprehensive medical studies at a leading university, earning his primary medical degree and qualifying in 2010. Following this, Dr Haj Okod undertook rigorous postgraduate training to specialise as a Cardiologist. He holds memberships with several esteemed professional medical organisations, which allows him to stay at the forefront of cardiovascular medicine and apply the latest evidence-based treatments in his daily practice.
In his clinical work, Dr Haj Okod has a particular interest in interventional cardiology and the management of complex heart failure. He is proficient in performing advanced echocardiography and offers tailored preventive cardiology programmes to help patients maintain optimal heart health. By combining state-of-the-art diagnostic techniques with a compassionate bedside manner, he consistently delivers a high standard of medical care.

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

— Dr Omar Haj Okod

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Internal Medicine
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-723623 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-2418D826 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,336
Annual physical exam 99395 2,814
Vaccination administration 90471 2,526
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 529

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

Office, team & in practice

Omar Haj Okod in consultation
IN OFFICE
Omar Haj Okod with the team
WITH TEAM
Omar Haj Okod at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Omar Haj Okod

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Omar Haj Okod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4612/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30666734 · cited by 40
  2. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Omar Haj Okod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1556/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33884640 · cited by 26
  3. European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
    Omar Haj Okod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1267/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35843920 · cited by 76
  4. Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Omar Haj Okod, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2587/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33190459 · cited by 78

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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

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 · omar.haj.okod@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 Omar Haj Okod's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Omar Haj Okod 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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  • What does Omar Haj Okod specialise in?

    Omar Haj Okod specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Omar Haj Okod treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Omar Haj Okod speaks English, Arabic.

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