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Dr Riad El Hagen

Internal Medicine Jeddah

Dr Riad El Hagen

9 years of experience

3,568+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Riad El Hagen at a glance

Dr Riad El Hagen is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Riad El Hagen is a highly qualified Consultant in Internal Medicine and a Specialist in Acupuncture. He is recognised for his expertise in integrating modern Western medical practices with traditional Chinese medicine to provide comprehensive patient care. With a strong academic and clinical background, he oversees the delivery of specialised treatments, ensuring that therapeutic protocols meet rigorous medical standards.
His educational background is extensive, holding a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree as well as a PhD in Human Biology. Furthermore, Dr El Hagen has completed advanced studies in his field, including a Master's thesis focused on acupuncture. His professional journey includes significant experience practising in Europe before establishing his current practice, giving him a broad, international perspective on healthcare.
In his clinical practice, Dr El Hagen focuses on treating a variety of conditions through a combination of internal medicine and acupuncture. He has a particular interest in weight management and obesity treatment, as well as smoking cessation programmes. He advocates for an evidence-based approach, utilising acupuncture as a complementary therapy for pain management and other chronic conditions only when a clear clinical benefit is indicated.

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

— Dr Riad El Hagen

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-72668 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-B385307F · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,963
Annual physical exam 99395 1,621
Vaccination administration 90471 2,757
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 498

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Riad El Hagen in consultation
IN OFFICE
Riad El Hagen with the team
WITH TEAM
Riad El Hagen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Riad El Hagen

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Riad El Hagen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9838/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32029437 · cited by 67
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Riad El Hagen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9078/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33537759 · cited by 161
  3. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Riad El Hagen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2135/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34489187 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — Jeddah · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

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 · riad.el.hagen@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 Riad El Hagen's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Riad El Hagen specialise in?

    Riad El Hagen specialises in Internal Medicine in Jeddah, SA.

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    Riad El Hagen treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Riad El Hagen practise?

    Riad El Hagen practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Riad El Hagen speaks English, Arabic.

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