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Dr Osamah Al Sanea

Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery Dammam

Dr Osamah Al Sanea

10 years of experience

7,410+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Osamah Al Sanea at a glance

Dr Osamah Al Sanea is a Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Osamah Al Sanea is a Consultant Surgeon with a focus on providing comprehensive surgical care. He is dedicated to applying his extensive knowledge to support patients through their treatment journey, ensuring they feel informed and reassured at every stage. His approach is centred on delivering personalised care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.
Dr Al Sanea is highly qualified, holding the American Board in General Surgery from Tufts University in Boston. He further honed his expertise through an Advanced Fellowship in Minimally Invasive, Endocrine, and Breast Tumour Surgery, also at Tufts University. Additionally, he completed a Fellowship in Breast, Endocrine, and Oncologic Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco. His contributions to the field have been recognised with awards such as the Best Fellow Physician Award from the International Endoscopy Association and the Best Research Award from the British Association of Endocrine Surgeons.
He is recognised as the first surgeon in the Middle East to be awarded the global surgeon classification in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery by the American Surgical Review Board. Dr Al Sanea is committed to utilising advanced surgical techniques to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients, demonstrating a consistent dedication to excellence in the surgical field.

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

— Dr Osamah Al Sanea

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-263630 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
#EB-78F26AB1 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 213
Annual physical exam 99395 2,619
Vaccination administration 90471 1,635
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 396

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Osamah Al Sanea in consultation
IN OFFICE
Osamah Al Sanea with the team
WITH TEAM
Osamah Al Sanea at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Osamah Al Sanea

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery across SA
    Osamah Al Sanea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4185/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35669663 · cited by 157
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery
    Osamah Al Sanea, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2658/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33631532 · cited by 47

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 · Dammam · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · osamah.al.sanea@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 Osamah Al Sanea's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Osamah Al Sanea 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 Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Osamah Al Sanea specialise in?

    Osamah Al Sanea specialises in Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Osamah Al Sanea treat?

    Osamah Al Sanea treats conditions within Weight Loss Bariatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Osamah Al Sanea practise?

    Osamah Al Sanea practises in Dammam, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Osamah Al Sanea speaks English, Arabic.

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