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Dr Sohail Alelaiyan

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Sohail Alelaiyan

9 years of experience

12,076+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sohail Alelaiyan at a glance

Dr Sohail Alelaiyan is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sohail Alelaiyan is a distinguished Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to providing comprehensive and patient-centred care for a wide spectrum of cardiovascular conditions. He is committed to clinical excellence and employs a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to diagnostics and treatment. Dr Alelaiyan ensures that every patient feels heard and understood, fostering a reassuring environment where individuals are active partners in their healthcare journey. His focus is on delivering the highest standard of medical care while building lasting relationships based on trust and empathy.
Dr Alelaiyan has a keen interest in preventative cardiology, focusing on the early detection and management of risk factors to help patients maintain long-term heart health. He is highly skilled in managing complex cardiac cases, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmias. He is dedicated to utilising advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic techniques to create personalised treatment plans that are tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each patient, ensuring optimal outcomes.
Holding a degree in Medicine, Dr Alelaiyan completed his specialised training in cardiology at a leading international institution. He is a member of several prestigious cardiology societies and is actively involved in continuous professional development to remain at the forefront of advancements in cardiovascular medicine. His dedication to his field is matched by his commitment to his patients' wellbeing, providing them with clear, understandable information about their conditions and treatment options.

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

— Dr Sohail Alelaiyan

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · General Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-519131 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-4DFD563B · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 778
Annual physical exam 99395 1,540
Vaccination administration 90471 212
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,147

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

Sohail Alelaiyan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sohail Alelaiyan with the team
WITH TEAM
Sohail Alelaiyan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Sohail Alelaiyan

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sohail Alelaiyan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5235/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36632485 · cited by 106
  2. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Sohail Alelaiyan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6710/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35541862 · cited by 24
  3. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sohail Alelaiyan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5912/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37620384 · cited by 182

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sohail.alelaiyan@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 Sohail Alelaiyan's Areas of Specialty

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

General 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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