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Dr Rakan Alkahtani

Plastic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Rakan Alkahtani

14 years of experience

5,398+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rakan Alkahtani at a glance

Dr Rakan Alkahtani is a Plastic Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rakan Alkahtani is a distinguished Consultant in the field of Critical Care Medicine, dedicated to managing the care of critically ill patients. He provides expert medical attention to individuals with complex, life-threatening conditions, employing advanced monitoring and treatment techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes.
With a strong commitment to patient safety and medical innovation, Dr Alkahtani contributes significantly to his field. He is recognised for developing a patented medical isolation device, which is designed to protect both patients and healthcare staff from infectious agents during critical life-saving procedures. This highlights his dedication to advancing clinical practices and enhancing safety standards in high-stakes medical environments.
As an Associate Professor at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Dr Alkahtani is actively involved in academia and research. He plays a vital role in educating the next generation of medical professionals and contributes to the body of medical knowledge through his numerous publications and scholarly activities, focusing on improving critical care protocols and patient outcomes.

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

— Dr Rakan Alkahtani

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-499264 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-F6C6BD15 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,964
Annual physical exam 99395 1,026
Vaccination administration 90471 2,122
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 653

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

Office, team & in practice

Rakan Alkahtani in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rakan Alkahtani with the team
WITH TEAM
Rakan Alkahtani at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 145s
Meet Rakan Alkahtani

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rakan Alkahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4261/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39408364 · cited by 196
  2. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Rakan Alkahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3214/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33831813 · cited by 190
  3. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rakan Alkahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5503/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30299820 · cited by 192
  4. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Rakan Alkahtani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.3697/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35328318 · cited by 18

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Plastic Surgery — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rakan.alkahtani@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 Rakan Alkahtani's Areas of Specialty

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

Plastic 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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  • What does Rakan Alkahtani specialise in?

    Rakan Alkahtani specialises in Plastic Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Rakan Alkahtani treats conditions within Plastic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rakan Alkahtani practise?

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    Rakan Alkahtani speaks English, Arabic.

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