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Dr Salha Alboainain

Rheumatology Al Khobar

Dr Salha Alboainain

12 years of experience

11,550+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Salha Alboainain at a glance

Dr Salha Alboainain is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Salha Alboainain is a dedicated Consultant in Rheumatology and Internal Medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients. She is committed to diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, offering patients a path towards improved health and wellbeing. Her approach is centred on providing clear, understandable information and developing personalised treatment plans for each patient.
Dr Alboainain focuses on a variety of conditions, including the management of complex autoimmune disorders in pregnancy. She is skilled in performing specialised procedures such as ultrasound-guided joint injections. Dr Alboainain is dedicated to patient education, ensuring individuals are well-informed about their diagnosis, nutritional choices, and therapeutic options to support their treatment journey.
She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from King Faisal University. Following this, Dr Alboainain achieved the Saudi Board in Internal Medicine and completed the Saudi Fellowship in Adult Rheumatology. She is a member of the Saudi Rheumatology Society, the American College of Rheumatology, and the European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology.

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

— Dr Salha Alboainain

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al Khobar (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Al Khobar (SA)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-566444 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-E3CB9CAA · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,627
Annual physical exam 99395 2,781
Vaccination administration 90471 165
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 738

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Salha Alboainain in consultation
IN OFFICE
Salha Alboainain with the team
WITH TEAM
Salha Alboainain at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet Salha Alboainain

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Salha Alboainain, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8240/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32880159 · cited by 3
  2. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Salha Alboainain, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6409/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31912384 · cited by 9

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Al Khobar · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · salha.alboainain@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 Salha Alboainain's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Salha Alboainain is one of 103 rheumatology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al Khobar 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 Al Khobar 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 Salha Alboainain specialise in?

    Salha Alboainain specialises in Rheumatology in Al Khobar, SA.

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    Salha Alboainain speaks English, Arabic.

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