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Dr Wael Otaibi

General Surgery Taif

Dr Wael Otaibi

6 years of experience

7,052+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
2
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Wael Otaibi at a glance

Dr Wael Otaibi is a General Surgery practitioner based in Taif, 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, 2016). Serves patients in Taif, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Wael Otaibi is a dedicated General Surgeon with a special interest in the treatment of venous disorders. He is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Dr Otaibi focuses on a patient-centred approach, ensuring that each individual receives a thorough evaluation and a personalised treatment plan tailored to their specific needs.
His practice is built on the principle of treating the patient holistically, considering the entire person and not just the disease. He believes in educating his patients about their conditions and involving them and their families in the care process. This collaborative approach ensures that patients are well-informed and confident in their treatment decisions, fostering an environment of respect, honesty, and confidentiality.
Dr Otaibi obtained his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2003. He is board-certified in general surgery by the American Osteopathic Board of Surgery. Dr Otaibi is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons and the American Osteopathic Association.

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

— Dr Wael Otaibi

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Taif (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · General Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Taif (SA)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-940214 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-7FB542C1 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,002
Annual physical exam 99395 996
Vaccination administration 90471 172
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,547

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 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Wael Otaibi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wael Otaibi with the team
WITH TEAM
Wael Otaibi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Wael Otaibi

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Wael Otaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9286/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36456393 · cited by 74
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Wael Otaibi, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7330/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39149918 · cited by 48

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Taif · 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 Surgery 2026-03-10 · 5 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-24 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · wael.otaibi@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 Wael Otaibi's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

Dr Wael Otaibi is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse general surgery doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Taif 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 Taif 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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    Wael Otaibi specialises in General Surgery in Taif, SA.

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    Wael Otaibi speaks English, Arabic.

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