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Dr Shima Alttom

General Practice Riyadh

Dr Shima Alttom

6 years of experience

5,161+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shima Alttom at a glance

Dr Shima Alttom is a General Practice 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, 2016). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shima Alttom is a dedicated Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with a focus on providing comprehensive care to women at all stages of life. She is committed to creating a supportive and understanding environment for her patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and well-informed throughout their healthcare journey. Her approach is centred on delivering personalised care that respects the individual needs and circumstances of each patient.
With a passion for women's health, Dr Alttom manages a wide range of gynaecological conditions and provides expert guidance and support during pregnancy, labour, and the postnatal period. She is known for her reassuring and professional manner, which helps to build trust and confidence with her patients. Dr Alttom is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of medical practice, ensuring patient safety and well-being are always the priority.
Dr Alttom is a strong advocate for patient education, empowering women to make informed decisions about their health. She stays current with the latest advancements in obstetrics and gynaecology to provide the most effective and appropriate treatments. Her commitment to excellence is evident in her thorough and compassionate approach to patient care.

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

— Dr Shima Alttom

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Practice
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-972975 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-93A9BCCB · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,235
Annual physical exam 99395 61
Vaccination administration 90471 285
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,042

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shima Alttom in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shima Alttom with the team
WITH TEAM
Shima Alttom at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 142s
Meet Shima Alttom

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shima Alttom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6781/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34527046 · cited by 123
  2. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Shima Alttom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4722/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32668183 · cited by 185
  3. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shima Alttom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5682/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38313246 · cited by 175

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shima.alttom@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 Shima Alttom's Areas of Specialty

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

General Practice

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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 Shima Alttom specialise in?

    Shima Alttom specialises in General Practice in Riyadh, SA.

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    Shima Alttom treats conditions within General Practice. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shima Alttom practise?

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

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    Shima Alttom speaks English, Arabic.

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