Trust score 8/100
Dr Omar Hijazi
👤 10 years of experience
1,504+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Omar Hijazi is a highly skilled Consultant Paediatric Intensivist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He serves as a Section Head in a dedicated paediatric cardiac intensive care unit, where he provides exceptional care for critically ill children with complex cardiac conditions. With a compassionate and reassuring approach, Dr Hijazi is committed to improving the survival and quality of life for his young patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of medical attention during their most vulnerable times.
His clinical expertise encompasses the comprehensive management of paediatric patients before and after cardiac surgery, as well as those recovering from diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterisation. Dr Hijazi is highly proficient in advanced life support techniques, including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, and the management of mechanical circulatory support systems such as ventricular assist devices. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatments for congenital heart diseases and other severe cardiac ailments.
Dr Hijazi earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree before advancing his medical training internationally. He is a proud Diplomate of the American Board in Paediatrics and the American Board in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine. Throughout his career, he has remained actively involved in clinical research and medical education, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications and helping to train the next generation of medical professionals in the field of paediatric critical care.
His clinical expertise encompasses the comprehensive management of paediatric patients before and after cardiac surgery, as well as those recovering from diagnostic or interventional cardiac catheterisation. Dr Hijazi is highly proficient in advanced life support techniques, including mechanical ventilation, tracheostomy care, and the management of mechanical circulatory support systems such as ventricular assist devices. He works closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to deliver tailored, evidence-based treatments for congenital heart diseases and other severe cardiac ailments.
Dr Hijazi earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) degree before advancing his medical training internationally. He is a proud Diplomate of the American Board in Paediatrics and the American Board in Paediatric Critical Care Medicine. Throughout his career, he has remained actively involved in clinical research and medical education, contributing to numerous peer-reviewed publications and helping to train the next generation of medical professionals in the field of paediatric critical care.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Omar Hijazi
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Internal Medicine
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Internal Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,056 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,318 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 318 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,921 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 14
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European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.6764/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37498358 · cited by 40
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Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7065/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36244202 · cited by 106
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European registry analysis of Internal Medicine outcomes
DOI: 10.7576/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30075550 · cited by 60
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Outcomes of Internal Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5595/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38152155 · cited by 94
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 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017
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.hijazi@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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