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Dr Rafaa Fathi
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Dr Rafaa Fathi

Paediatrics · Riyadh

👤 7 years of experience

6,739+ Patients seen
7 Years in practice
10 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Rafaa Fathi is a dedicated Paediatric Emergency Doctor based at the Children's Hospital within King Saud Medical City in Riyadh. She specialises in the urgent assessment and management of acute illnesses and injuries in infants, children, and adolescents. Her clinical role involves stabilizing critical cases and providing compassionate, evidence-based care to young patients and their families during stressful medical emergencies.
In her professional capacity, Dr Fathi is actively involved with the Riyadh First Health Cluster, contributing to vital public health initiatives. She possesses a strong clinical interest in injury prevention and community safety. Notably, she advocates for child safety measures, specifically focusing on drowning prevention and the importance of acquiring first aid and CPR skills to protect children in aquatic environments.
Dr Fathi combines her clinical expertise with a commitment to health education, frequently engaging with the community to raise awareness about potential hazards. Her approach ensures that patients receive immediate, high-quality medical attention while empowering parents and guardians with the necessary knowledge to prevent accidents and respond effectively to emergencies.

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

— Dr Rafaa Fathi

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-131606 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-69B25505 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,575
Annual physical exam 99395 929
Vaccination administration 90471 201
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 278

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rafaa Fathi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafaa Fathi with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafaa Fathi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Rafaa Fathi

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Rafaa Fathi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1142/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33119938 · cited by 95
  2. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafaa Fathi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2468/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36394488 · cited by 189
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Rafaa Fathi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4842/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37555490 · cited by 11

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — 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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rafaa.fathi@euroclinics.example

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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.

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rafaa Fathi at a glance

Dr Rafaa Fathi is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Riyadh, SA, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, SA and the surrounding area.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Rafaa Fathi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Rafaa Fathi treats, with the size of the national pool of SA doctors offering the same care.

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in SA is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant SA 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 Rafaa Fathi specialise in?

    Rafaa Fathi specialises in Paediatrics in Riyadh, SA.

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    Rafaa Fathi treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Rafaa Fathi speaks English, Arabic.

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