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Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar

7 years of experience

3,220+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar at a glance

Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar is a senior Consultant Ophthalmologist with a dedicated focus on managing and treating a wide range of eye conditions. He provides comprehensive care for adults, utilising his extensive knowledge to ensure patients receive a thorough assessment and a clear understanding of their ocular health.
He specialises in complex surgical procedures, with a particular focus on diseases affecting the back of the eye. His areas of expertise include vitreous body and retinal surgery, as well as the management of cataracts. Dr Bin Ali Al Hajar is committed to providing a reassuring and professional environment for every patient he treats, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for their vision.
Dr Bin Ali Al Hajar is an active member of the professional medical community. His memberships include the Saudi Ophthalmological Society, the Saudi Retina Society, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the European Society of Retina Specialists. He has previously held significant national roles, including Director of the National Eye Health Programme and National Coordinator for the Prevention of Blindness.

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

— Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-686885 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2D9AE2EC · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 973
Annual physical exam 99395 2,715
Vaccination administration 90471 395
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,036

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

Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar with the team
WITH TEAM
Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 143s
Meet Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4638/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34052582 · cited by 197
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6314/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35804582 · cited by 199
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5684/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30270074 · cited by 41
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2359/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31974096 · cited by 139

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · saad.bin.ali.al.hajar@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 Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

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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    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Saad Bin Ali Al Hajar speaks English, Arabic.

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