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Dr Roberto Di Donato
Trust score 8/100

Dr Roberto Di Donato

Paediatrics · Riyadh

👤 14 years of experience

3,201+ Patients seen
14 Years in practice
9 Publications
0 Languages spoken

About

Dr Roberto Di Donato is a highly respected Consultant Cardiothoracic and Paediatric Cardiac Surgeon. He is dedicated to providing specialised care for children with heart conditions, focusing on the surgical treatment of congenital cardiac anomalies. His approach is centred on delivering comprehensive and reassuring care to his young patients and their families.
Dr Di Donato's professional expertise covers the full spectrum of cardiac repairs for congenital heart disease. He has a particular clinical interest in managing complex cardiac anomalies in newborn infants, including conditions such as transposition of the great arteries, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, and truncus arteriosus. His skills also extend to performing paediatric heart and lung transplantations.
Dr Di Donato earned his medical degree from the University of Padova, where he also completed a residency in General Surgery. He then undertook a Cardiovascular Surgery residency at the University of Torino. To further his expertise, he completed prestigious fellowships in Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Mayo Clinic and in Paediatric Cardiovascular Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital. He is a member of several international professional organisations, including the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.

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

— Dr Roberto Di Donato

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-350301 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-3CAF8922 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 915
Annual physical exam 99395 293
Vaccination administration 90471 2,845
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,842

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Roberto Di Donato in consultation
IN OFFICE
Roberto Di Donato with the team
WITH TEAM
Roberto Di Donato at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Roberto Di Donato

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Roberto Di Donato, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9228/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31101781 · cited by 147
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Roberto Di Donato, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5461/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36367579 · cited by 161
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Roberto Di Donato, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1500/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32811206 · cited by 55
  4. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Roberto Di Donato, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4043/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36980450 · cited by 141

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 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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · roberto.di.donato@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.

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