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Dr Sami Ghazal

Cardiology Dammam

Dr Sami Ghazal

9 years of experience

5,688+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sami Ghazal at a glance

Dr Sami Ghazal is a Cardiology practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sami Ghazal is a highly skilled Consultant Cardiologist and Echocardiographer. He is dedicated to providing exceptional cardiac care to his patients, specialising in the diagnosis and management of complex heart conditions. With a strong focus on adult cardiology, he utilises advanced imaging techniques to ensure accurate assessments and tailored treatment plans. His objective and reassuring approach helps patients feel confident in their cardiovascular health journey.
Dr Ghazal obtained his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from King Faisal University in Saudi Arabia in 2005. He subsequently completed an Internal Medicine Residency, earning his Saudi Board Specialty Certificate in 2009. Following this, he pursued an Adult Cardiology Fellowship at King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, achieving his Saudi Fellowship of Adult Cardiology in 2013. To further his expertise, he completed an Advanced Echocardiography Fellowship at McMaster University in Canada in 2015. He is a Diplomate in Adult Comprehensive Echocardiography from the National Board of Echocardiography in the United States. Furthermore, he holds prestigious fellowships with the American College of Cardiology, the American Society of Echocardiography, and the European Society of Cardiology.
Throughout his career, Dr Ghazal has developed a profound interest in non-invasive cardiac imaging, including transthoracic, transoesophageal, and stress echocardiography. He is highly experienced in managing conditions such as bicuspid aortic valve, atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovale, and mitral valve regurgitation. In addition to his clinical practice, he is a passionate Medical Educator and Researcher. He has authored numerous scientific papers and published a comprehensive textbook on adult echocardiography, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of cardiovascular medicine.

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

— Dr Sami Ghazal

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Cardiology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-325243 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-E876C559 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,843
Echocardiogram 93306 860
Stress test 93015 994
Holter monitor 93225 2,903
Coronary angiography 93454 1,296
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,534
Pacemaker implantation 33208 101

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sami Ghazal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sami Ghazal with the team
WITH TEAM
Sami Ghazal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet Sami Ghazal

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across SA
    Sami Ghazal, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.8755/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35966554 · cited by 57
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Sami Ghazal, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.5541/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31626206 · cited by 3

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Cardiology — Dammam · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2018
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2018
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sami.ghazal@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 Ghazal's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr Sami Ghazal is one of 477 cardiology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse cardiology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam 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 Dammam 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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    Sami Ghazal speaks English, Arabic.

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