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Dr Saba Al Rashaed

Ophthalmology Riyadh

Dr Saba Al Rashaed

10 years of experience

12,947+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Saba Al Rashaed at a glance

Dr Saba Al Rashaed is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saba Al Rashaed is a Senior Academic Consultant and a highly skilled Ophthalmologist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with a wide range of eye conditions, offering expert diagnosis and management for various ocular health issues. Her approach is patient-focused, ensuring that individuals receive clear, understandable information about their treatment options in a reassuring and professional environment.
Dr Al Rashaed has a particular focus on complex conditions affecting the back of the eye. She is a specialist in both medical and surgical treatments for the retina and vitreous. Her areas of expertise include managing eye problems related to diabetes, retinal vascular disorders, macular disorders, and retinal detachment. She also has experience with hereditary eye diseases, such as retinitis pigmentosa, and in managing retinopathy of prematurity in infants.
She earned her medical degree from King Saud University in Riyadh, followed by an internship at King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Dr Al Rashaed furthered her specialist training by completing a retinal fellowship at the King Khaled Eye Specialist Hospital in Riyadh. Her background includes a significant tenure as a Senior Academic Consultant in the Vitreoretinal Division at a leading specialist eye hospital.

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

— Dr Saba Al Rashaed

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-666250 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-BB31E79E · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,807
Annual physical exam 99395 57
Vaccination administration 90471 3,049
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,238

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Saba Al Rashaed in consultation
IN OFFICE
Saba Al Rashaed with the team
WITH TEAM
Saba Al Rashaed at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Saba Al Rashaed

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saba Al Rashaed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1174/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31339566 · cited by 111
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Saba Al Rashaed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4150/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34057050 · cited by 149
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saba Al Rashaed, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4337/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32590129 · cited by 123

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 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · saba.al.rashaed@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 Saba Al Rashaed's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Saba Al Rashaed 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 Saba Al Rashaed 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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  • What does Saba Al Rashaed specialise in?

    Saba Al Rashaed specialises in Ophthalmology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Saba Al Rashaed treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Saba Al Rashaed practise?

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    Saba Al Rashaed speaks English, Arabic.

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