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Dr Saleem Shannaq

Dentistry Riyadh

Dr Saleem Shannaq

11 years of experience

9,250+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Saleem Shannaq at a glance

Dr Saleem Shannaq is a Dentistry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saleem Shannaq is a dedicated medical professional. He is committed to providing high-quality care to his patients, ensuring their health and wellbeing are his top priority. Dr Shannaq takes a patient-centred approach, focusing on clear communication and building a relationship of trust and confidence with those he treats.
His practice is guided by a commitment to the latest advancements in medicine. Dr Shannaq ensures that he is up to date with current medical practices to offer the best possible outcomes for his patients. He is known for his thorough and considerate approach to patient care.
Dr Shannaq provides a reassuring and professional environment for all his patients. His focus is on delivering healthcare with the utmost respect and empathy, ensuring that every patient feels heard and cared for throughout their medical journey.

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

— Dr Saleem Shannaq

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Dentistry
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-305294 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-0C050B7C · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 258
Annual physical exam 99395 236
Vaccination administration 90471 932
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 915

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Saleem Shannaq in consultation
IN OFFICE
Saleem Shannaq with the team
WITH TEAM
Saleem Shannaq at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet Saleem Shannaq

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saleem Shannaq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5025/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37749758 · cited by 34
  2. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Saleem Shannaq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3207/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32812302 · cited by 184
  3. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Saleem Shannaq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4162/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31467461 · cited by 102
  4. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Saleem Shannaq, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2269/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36707722 · cited by 4

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 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · saleem.shannaq@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 Saleem Shannaq's Areas of Specialty

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

Dentistry

Dr Saleem Shannaq is one of 2,938 dentistry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse dentistry 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 Saleem Shannaq specialise in?

    Saleem Shannaq specialises in Dentistry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Saleem Shannaq treat?

    Saleem Shannaq treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Saleem Shannaq practise?

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

  • What languages does Saleem Shannaq speak?

    Saleem Shannaq speaks English, Arabic.

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