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Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh

4 years of experience

10,107+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh at a glance

Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh is an Internal Medicine 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, 2018). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh is a highly regarded Consultant specializing in critical care and the management of complex heart diseases. She currently holds a senior position at a leading specialist centre for heart disease treatment and surgery in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With a focus on delivering high-level inpatient care, she is dedicated to improving patient outcomes in high-acuity medical settings.
In her clinical practice, Dr Farooq Shaikh applies advanced medical strategies to manage critically ill patients, often collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive treatment plans. Her expertise encompasses the stabilization and long-term management of patients recovering from major cardiac procedures, as well as those with severe cardiovascular conditions requiring intensive monitoring.
Beyond her clinical duties, Dr Farooq Shaikh is an active contributor to medical research. She has co-authored numerous studies published in international journals, investigating topics such as perioperative mortality, surgical safety checklists, and the genetic factors influencing congenital diseases. Her academic work reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based medicine and the continuous advancement of cardiac and critical care practices.

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

— Dr Shawana Farooq Shaikh

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-154712 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-322825FB · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 66
Annual physical exam 99395 660
Vaccination administration 90471 2,372
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 971

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

Shawana Farooq Shaikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shawana Farooq Shaikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Shawana Farooq Shaikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Shawana Farooq Shaikh

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Shawana Farooq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4631/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32043016 · cited by 10
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Shawana Farooq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9308/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30151722 · cited by 160
  3. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Shawana Farooq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8743/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37676436 · cited by 6
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Shawana Farooq Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5810/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 39003285 · cited by 68

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shawana.farooq.shaikh@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 Shawana Farooq Shaikh's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal 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 Shawana Farooq Shaikh specialise in?

    Shawana Farooq Shaikh specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

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    Shawana Farooq Shaikh treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shawana Farooq Shaikh practise?

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    Shawana Farooq Shaikh speaks English, Arabic.

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