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Dr Safwat Abouhashem

Neurosurgery Riyadh

Dr Safwat Abouhashem

7 years of experience

3,627+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Safwat Abouhashem at a glance

Dr Safwat Abouhashem is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Safwat Abouhashem is a highly qualified Consultant Neurosurgeon, dedicated to providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of neurological conditions. He is skilled in addressing complex cases, including brain tumours, brain haemorrhages, and aneurysms. Dr Abouhashem is committed to delivering patient-centred care, focusing on achieving the best possible outcomes for individuals experiencing conditions such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Dr Abouhashem obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1998, followed by a Master’s Degree in Surgery in 2003, both from Zagazig University, Egypt. He then earned his Doctorate in Neurosurgery from the same university in 2009. He also completed a Cerebrovascular Research Fellowship at the University of Virginia in the USA in 2007 and holds a Diploma in Health Education from Suez Canal University. He is a member of several prestigious professional organisations, including the Egyptian Society of Neurological Surgeons, the Saudi Association of Neurological Surgery, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, and the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies. His approach is centred on utilising advanced surgical techniques to ensure patient safety and promote recovery.

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

— Dr Safwat Abouhashem

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Neurosurgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-502361 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-953EDBBF · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 319
Annual physical exam 99395 2,753
Vaccination administration 90471 1,417
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Safwat Abouhashem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Safwat Abouhashem with the team
WITH TEAM
Safwat Abouhashem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Safwat Abouhashem

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Safwat Abouhashem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5933/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37794575 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Safwat Abouhashem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4224/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39171833 · cited by 189
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Safwat Abouhashem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7758/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36753872 · cited by 139
  4. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Safwat Abouhashem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9597/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35662971 · cited by 153

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — 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 Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · safwat.abouhashem@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 Safwat Abouhashem's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Dr Safwat Abouhashem is one of 110 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse neurosurgery 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 Safwat Abouhashem specialise in?

    Safwat Abouhashem specialises in Neurosurgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Safwat Abouhashem speaks English, Arabic.

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