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Dr Uqbah Albuainain

Cardiology Riyadh

Dr Uqbah Albuainain

12 years of experience

8,043+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Uqbah Albuainain at a glance

Dr Uqbah Albuainain is a Cardiology practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on cardiac consultation, echocardiogram, stress test, holter monitor, coronary angiography. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Uqbah Albuainain is a highly qualified Consultant Cardiologist dedicated to providing comprehensive care for a wide range of cardiovascular conditions. He is committed to delivering expert diagnosis and treatment for adult patients with various heart-related ailments. Dr Albuainain focuses on a patient-centred approach, ensuring that each individual receives thorough and considered medical attention for their specific needs.
His expertise covers the diagnosis and management of all adult cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, diseases of the heart valves, and arrhythmia. Dr Albuainain is skilled in performing cardiac catheterisation and angioplasty of the coronary arteries. He also has extensive experience with advanced cardiac imaging techniques, including 3D imaging of the heart and imaging through the oesophagus, to ensure accurate diagnoses.
Dr Albuainain holds several prestigious qualifications, including the German Board of Cardiology, the German Board of ICU and Cardiac ICU, and the German Board of ER. He further specialised by completing the Canadian Fellowship in Adult Structural Interventional Cardiology at Western University in Ontario, Canada.

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

— Dr Uqbah Albuainain

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Cardiology
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-117415 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Cardiology
#EB-BEC2F4A0 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Cardiac consultation 99244 1,066
Echocardiogram 93306 1,173
Stress test 93015 2,443
Holter monitor 93225 2,574
Coronary angiography 93454 689
PCI / coronary stent 92928 1,975
Pacemaker implantation 33208 1,532

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 120 min in_clinic 840.00 EUR
Holter monitor 90 min in_clinic 240.00 EUR
Coronary angiography 60 min in_clinic 600.00 EUR
PCI / coronary stent 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Uqbah Albuainain in consultation
IN OFFICE
Uqbah Albuainain with the team
WITH TEAM
Uqbah Albuainain at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Uqbah Albuainain

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Uqbah Albuainain, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2025
    DOI: 10.3321/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33745854 · cited by 56
  2. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Uqbah Albuainain, et al. · JACC, 2024
    DOI: 10.7728/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32384619 · cited by 10
  3. Outcomes of Cardiology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Uqbah Albuainain, et al. · European Heart Journal, 2023
    DOI: 10.2839/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38422563 · cited by 172
  4. European registry analysis of Cardiology outcomes
    Uqbah Albuainain, et al. · JACC, 2022
    DOI: 10.5846/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33222925 · cited by 190

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 2015
  • American Heart Association (AHA) — Member · Since 2015
  • EAPCI — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · uqbah.albuainain@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 Uqbah Albuainain's Areas of Specialty

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

Cardiology

Heart-rhythm, coronary and structural-heart problems including chest pain, palpitations, hypertension and heart failure.

Dr Uqbah Albuainain is one of 477 cardiology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse cardiology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

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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