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Dr Shimaa Rifaat

Dentistry Dammam

Dr Shimaa Rifaat

4 years of experience

1,739+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shimaa Rifaat at a glance

Dr Shimaa Rifaat is a Dentistry practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shimaa Rifaat is a dedicated dental specialist with a focus on preserving natural teeth through expert care. She is committed to providing a reassuring and comfortable experience for her patients, ensuring they receive the highest standard of treatment for complex dental issues.
As a Senior Lecturer within the Department of Restorative Dental Sciences at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dr Rifaat is actively involved in academia and research. Her position reflects a deep commitment to advancing the field of dentistry and educating the next generation of dental professionals.
Dr Rifaat holds a Master's Degree and her clinical practice is centred on restorative dental procedures. She has a particular focus on endodontic treatments, including complex root canal procedures, aiming to relieve pain and restore dental health for her patients.

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

— Dr Shimaa Rifaat

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Dentistry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-862190 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-5BFBBEA0 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,474
Annual physical exam 99395 772
Vaccination administration 90471 2,604
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,203

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 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shimaa Rifaat in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shimaa Rifaat with the team
WITH TEAM
Shimaa Rifaat at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Shimaa Rifaat

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shimaa Rifaat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8175/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32795032 · cited by 50
  2. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Shimaa Rifaat, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6941/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32140147 · cited by 72

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — Dammam · 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 Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shimaa.rifaat@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 Shimaa Rifaat's Areas of Specialty

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

Dentistry

Dr Shimaa Rifaat is one of 2,938 dentistry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse dentistry 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Shimaa Rifaat specialise in?

    Shimaa Rifaat specialises in Dentistry in Dammam, SA.

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    Shimaa Rifaat treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shimaa Rifaat practise?

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  • What languages does Shimaa Rifaat speak?

    Shimaa Rifaat speaks English, Arabic.

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