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Dr Salem S Al Kraydees

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Salem S Al Kraydees

13 years of experience

7,491+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Salem S Al Kraydees at a glance

Dr Salem S Al Kraydees is a General Surgery 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, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Salem S Al Kraydees is a dedicated Consultant Paediatric Gastroenterologist who specialises in the digestive health of infants, children, and adolescents. He is committed to diagnosing and managing a wide range of conditions affecting the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas in young patients.
With a patient-centred approach, Dr Al Kraydees provides comprehensive care for various issues, from common complaints like chronic abdominal pain, constipation, and reflux to more complex nutritional problems. He focuses on creating a reassuring and supportive environment for children and their families, ensuring they feel involved and informed throughout the treatment process.
Dr Al Kraydees is skilled in using specialised diagnostic procedures to accurately identify the root cause of symptoms. He develops tailored treatment plans that may include medication, dietary adjustments, and nutritional support to help manage conditions effectively, promoting the healthy growth and development of his patients.

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

— Dr Salem S Al Kraydees

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-360715 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-087D09C1 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,755
Annual physical exam 99395 2,445
Vaccination administration 90471 1,117
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,754

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Salem S Al Kraydees in consultation
IN OFFICE
Salem S Al Kraydees with the team
WITH TEAM
Salem S Al Kraydees at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Salem S Al Kraydees

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Salem S Al Kraydees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8976/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35477670 · cited by 51
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salem S Al Kraydees, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7972/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33748071 · cited by 145

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · salem.s.al.kraydees@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 Salem S Al Kraydees's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Salem S Al Kraydees treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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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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    Salem S Al Kraydees specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

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    Salem S Al Kraydees speaks English, Arabic.

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