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Dr Samir Arif

Family Medicine Riyadh

Dr Samir Arif

2 years of experience

4,780+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Samir Arif at a glance

Dr Samir Arif is a Family Medicine 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, 2023). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Samir Arif is a dedicated Consultant in Family and Community Medicine, committed to providing patient-centred care. He adopts a professional and reassuring approach, ensuring patients feel heard and understood. Dr Arif focuses on building lasting relationships with individuals and families to deliver comprehensive and continuous healthcare.
Dr Arif holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) and is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). His qualifications reflect a commitment to upholding the highest international standards in medical practice and a dedication to ongoing professional development.
He has a particular clinical interest in the management of chronic health conditions. Dr Arif's expertise includes providing care for patients with Type 2 diabetes and respiratory conditions such as cough variant asthma, focusing on long-term health and well-being.

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

— Dr Samir Arif

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Family Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Family Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-496563 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Family Medicine
#EB-FFC66CDA · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 639
Annual physical exam 99395 2,593
Vaccination administration 90471 313
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,718

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

Samir Arif in consultation
IN OFFICE
Samir Arif with the team
WITH TEAM
Samir Arif at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Samir Arif

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Samir Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3635/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32276321 · cited by 79
  2. Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across SA
    Samir Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4175/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33383019 · cited by 149
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Family Medicine
    Samir Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3571/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34424799 · cited by 147
  4. Long-term follow-up of Family Medicine across SA
    Samir Arif, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5057/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33620394 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Family Medicine — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Family Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a family medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · samir.arif@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 Samir Arif's Areas of Specialty

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

Family Medicine

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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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  • What does Samir Arif specialise in?

    Samir Arif specialises in Family Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Samir Arif treat?

    Samir Arif treats conditions within Family Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Samir Arif practise?

    Samir Arif practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Samir Arif speak?

    Samir Arif speaks English, Arabic.

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