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Dr Seham Al-Arfaj

Plastic Surgery Riyadh

Dr Seham Al-Arfaj

15 years of experience

5,604+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Seham Al-Arfaj at a glance

Dr Seham Al-Arfaj is a Plastic Surgery 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Seham Al-Arfaj is a dedicated specialist focused on providing comprehensive medical care for children. She is committed to a patient-centred approach, ensuring that young patients and their families feel supported and well-informed throughout the treatment process. Her practice is guided by the principle of delivering compassionate and effective healthcare tailored to the unique needs of each child.
With a focus on paediatric medicine, Dr Al-Arfaj addresses a wide range of health concerns affecting infants, children, and adolescents. She maintains a professional and reassuring demeanour, helping to create a comfortable and trusting environment for her patients. Her primary goal is to support the long-term health and well-being of every child under her care.
Dr Al-Arfaj is a strong advocate for preventative medicine and family education. She believes in empowering parents and caregivers with the knowledge necessary to promote a healthy lifestyle for their children, aiming to foster positive health outcomes from an early age through to adolescence.

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

— Dr Seham Al-Arfaj

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Plastic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Plastic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-825865 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Plastic Surgery
#EB-4E54E321 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,938
Annual physical exam 99395 2,620
Vaccination administration 90471 1,308
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,323

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

Seham Al-Arfaj in consultation
IN OFFICE
Seham Al-Arfaj with the team
WITH TEAM
Seham Al-Arfaj at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Seham Al-Arfaj

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Seham Al-Arfaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1631/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36163559 · cited by 2
  2. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Seham Al-Arfaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2015/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33691575 · cited by 152
  3. European registry analysis of Plastic Surgery outcomes
    Seham Al-Arfaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1535/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35159316 · cited by 38
  4. Outcomes of Plastic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Seham Al-Arfaj, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9738/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37082791 · cited by 68

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Plastic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a plastic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · seham.al.arfaj@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 Seham Al-Arfaj's Areas of Specialty

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

Plastic 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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  • What does Seham Al-Arfaj specialise in?

    Seham Al-Arfaj specialises in Plastic Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Seham Al-Arfaj treat?

    Seham Al-Arfaj treats conditions within Plastic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Seham Al-Arfaj practise?

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    Seham Al-Arfaj speaks English, Arabic.

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