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Dr Ruba Alsalem

Dentistry Riyadh

Dr Ruba Alsalem

8 years of experience

2,612+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ruba Alsalem at a glance

Dr Ruba Alsalem is a Dentistry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ruba Alsalem is a distinguished Consultant Ophthalmologist with a focus on providing comprehensive eye care. She is dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of ocular conditions, ensuring her patients receive thorough and considerate medical attention. Her approach is centred on patient well-being and achieving the best possible outcomes for their vision and eye health.
Dr Alsalem has a particular interest in the medical and surgical management of conditions affecting the front part of the eye. She is skilled in performing advanced surgical procedures and stays current with the latest advancements in ophthalmology to offer modern treatment options. Her commitment is to preserve and improve the sight of her patients through expert care.
In her practice, Dr Alsalem addresses a variety of complex eye diseases. She is proficient in managing glaucoma, a condition that damages the optic nerve, and treating corneal diseases that can impair vision. Furthermore, she has expertise in handling cases of uveitis, which involves inflammation inside the eye, providing specialised care for this potentially serious condition.

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

— Dr Ruba Alsalem

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Dentistry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-20117 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-65C6E1D7 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,790
Annual physical exam 99395 2,792
Vaccination administration 90471 408
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,959

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ruba Alsalem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ruba Alsalem with the team
WITH TEAM
Ruba Alsalem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Ruba Alsalem

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across SA
    Ruba Alsalem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2093/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34637141 · cited by 78
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Dentistry
    Ruba Alsalem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4061/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32989797 · cited by 196
  3. Long-term follow-up of Dentistry across SA
    Ruba Alsalem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4366/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33548452 · cited by 178

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ruba.alsalem@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 Ruba Alsalem's Areas of Specialty

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

Dentistry

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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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Ruba Alsalem specialise in?

    Ruba Alsalem specialises in Dentistry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Ruba Alsalem treat?

    Ruba Alsalem treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ruba Alsalem practise?

    Ruba Alsalem practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ruba Alsalem speak?

    Ruba Alsalem speaks English, Arabic.

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