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Dr Saleh Alnasser

Cardiothoracic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Saleh Alnasser

11 years of experience

3,430+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Saleh Alnasser at a glance

Dr Saleh Alnasser is a Cardiothoracic Surgery 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, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Saleh Alnasser is a respected Consultant Thoracic Surgeon dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care. He is committed to employing advanced surgical techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients, focusing on a reassuring and supportive patient journey from diagnosis through to recovery.
Dr Alnasser obtained his primary medical qualification from King Saud University in Saudi Arabia. He then completed his postgraduate training in General Surgery at McGill University in Canada, where he also earned a Master of Science in Experimental Surgery. Following this, he undertook extensive fellowship training in the United States, specialising in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, and later in Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery at Duke University.
With a focus on modern surgical solutions, Dr Alnasser has a particular interest in minimally invasive and robot-assisted procedures. His expertise covers a wide range of conditions affecting the chest, including the lungs and oesophagus, always prioritising patient safety and aiming for a quicker recovery.

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

— Dr Saleh Alnasser

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-413069 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-E941D8C7 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 320
Annual physical exam 99395 2,518
Vaccination administration 90471 1,054
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 641

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Saleh Alnasser in consultation
IN OFFICE
Saleh Alnasser with the team
WITH TEAM
Saleh Alnasser at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Saleh Alnasser

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across SA
    Saleh Alnasser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8439/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39135233 · cited by 184
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Saleh Alnasser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9897/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33842763 · cited by 106
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiothoracic Surgery across SA
    Saleh Alnasser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8101/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34925499 · cited by 148
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Saleh Alnasser, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4113/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30503887 · cited by 142

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — 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 Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiothoracic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · saleh.alnasser@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 Saleh Alnasser's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiothoracic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

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