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Dr Sami Al-Hajjar

Paediatrics Riyadh

Dr Sami Al-Hajjar

13 years of experience

6,231+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sami Al-Hajjar at a glance

Dr Sami Al-Hajjar is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sami Al-Hajjar is a respected Consultant in Paediatrics with a specialisation in infectious diseases. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children, addressing a wide spectrum of health concerns. Dr Al-Hajjar focuses on diagnosing and managing complex medical conditions in young patients, ensuring they receive thoughtful and effective treatment.
His approach is centred on patient and family-focused care, creating a supportive environment for both children and their parents. He is committed to applying the latest medical advancements to his practice, ensuring that his patients benefit from up-to-date and evidence-based therapeutic strategies for infectious diseases and general paediatric issues.
Dr Al-Hajjar is also a distinguished academic and researcher, holding the position of Professor of Paediatrics. He has made significant contributions to medical literature, having published numerous scientific papers. His work has been recognised internationally, placing him among the top researchers in his field. He holds several qualifications, including an MD and MBA, and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC), a Fellow of the American Academy of Paediatrics (FAAP), and a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA).

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

— Dr Sami Al-Hajjar

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Paediatrics
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-153405 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-3568D3AD · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 846
Annual physical exam 99395 2,160
Vaccination administration 90471 1,944
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,703

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

Sami Al-Hajjar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sami Al-Hajjar with the team
WITH TEAM
Sami Al-Hajjar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Sami Al-Hajjar

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatrics across SA
    Sami Al-Hajjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3076/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36033902 · cited by 190
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatrics
    Sami Al-Hajjar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6694/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35223409 · cited by 84

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — 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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sami.al.hajjar@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 Sami Al-Hajjar's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Sami Al-Hajjar is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics 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 Sami Al-Hajjar specialise in?

    Sami Al-Hajjar specialises in Paediatrics in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Sami Al-Hajjar treat?

    Sami Al-Hajjar treats conditions within Paediatrics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sami Al-Hajjar practise?

    Sami Al-Hajjar practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Sami Al-Hajjar speaks English, Arabic.

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