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Dr Sulafa Ballool
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Dr Sulafa Ballool

Cardiology · Riyadh

👤 16 years of experience

2,644+ Patients seen
16 Years in practice
11 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Sulafa Ballool is a highly respected Consultant Paediatric Cardiologist, recognised for her significant contributions to the field. She provides dedicated care for young patients with a range of heart conditions, demonstrating a commitment to improving their health and well-being. Her approach is both professional and reassuring, ensuring that patients and their families feel supported throughout their treatment journey.
Dr Ballool's clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and management of congenital heart defects. She is proficient in advanced diagnostic techniques, including echocardiography and cardiac ultrasound, which allow for precise assessments of cardiac structure and function. In addition to her diagnostic expertise, she is skilled in performing therapeutic cardiac catheterisation procedures.
Dr Ballool earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Khartoum in Sudan. She later became a Member of the Royal College of Physicians in Paediatrics in London and was awarded a Fellowship in Paediatric Cardiology from a prestigious heart centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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

— Dr Sulafa Ballool

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-74522 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-BA943AB8 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 2,966
Echocardiogram 93306 385
Stress test 93015 655
Holter monitor 93225 1,474
Coronary angiography 93454 1,277
PCI / coronary stent 92928 651
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,584

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 240.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 120.00 EUR
Stress test 30 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Holter monitor 60 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 30 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sulafa Ballool in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sulafa Ballool with the team
WITH TEAM
Sulafa Ballool at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 71s
Meet Sulafa Ballool

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across SA
    Sulafa Ballool, et al. · Circulation, 2026
    DOI: 10.1707/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34409504 · cited by 36
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Cardiology
    Sulafa Ballool, et al. · Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology, 2025
    DOI: 10.6183/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33254318 · cited by 38
  3. Long-term follow-up of Cardiology across SA
    Sulafa Ballool, et al. · Circulation, 2024
    DOI: 10.8624/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31200372 · cited by 104

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Society of Cardiology (ESC) — Member · Since 2011
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2011
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Cardiology
  • Awareness When should you see a cardiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sulafa.ballool@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.

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