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Dr Rizwan Ahmad

General Surgery Dhahran

Dr Rizwan Ahmad

11 years of experience

1,717+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
12
Publications
4
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Rizwan Ahmad at a glance

Dr Rizwan Ahmad is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rizwan Ahmad is a Consultant in General Surgery and a Colorectal Surgeon. He provides medical care and treatment for conditions of the colon and rectum that may require surgery. Dr Ahmad is skilled in minimally invasive techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery, to address a wide range of conditions such as colorectal cancer, polyps, and inflammatory bowel disease. He also treats complex anal fistulae, haemorrhoids, and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr Ahmad is committed to providing comprehensive care for his patients, managing both cancerous and benign conditions of the anorectal region and inflammatory bowel disease. His approach encompasses both surgical and non-surgical treatment options to ensure patients receive care tailored to their individual needs. He earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. Dr Ahmad completed a residency programme in General Surgery at the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA, followed by a fellowship programme in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern in Texas, USA. He is a Fellow of the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Glasgow.

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

— Dr Rizwan Ahmad

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dhahran (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dhahran (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-830336 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-C736C1B8 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 442
Annual physical exam 99395 2,572
Vaccination administration 90471 2,292
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 75

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

Rizwan Ahmad in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rizwan Ahmad with the team
WITH TEAM
Rizwan Ahmad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Rizwan Ahmad

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Rizwan Ahmad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9372/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32475871 · cited by 146
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Rizwan Ahmad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7821/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34931459 · cited by 192
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Rizwan Ahmad, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2036/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30817925 · cited by 86

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Dhahran · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rizwan.ahmad@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 Rizwan Ahmad's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dhahran 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 Dhahran 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 Rizwan Ahmad specialise in?

    Rizwan Ahmad specialises in General Surgery in Dhahran, SA.

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    Rizwan Ahmad treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rizwan Ahmad practise?

    Rizwan Ahmad practises in Dhahran, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Rizwan Ahmad speaks English, Arabic, French, Urdu.

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