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Dr Waheed Shaikh

Internal Medicine Riyadh

Dr Waheed Shaikh

9 years of experience

2,933+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Waheed Shaikh at a glance

Dr Waheed Shaikh is an Internal Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2013). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Waheed Shaikh is a dedicated Consultant committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care to his patients. He focuses on delivering a patient-centred approach, ensuring that each individual receives a thorough assessment and a personalised treatment plan tailored to their unique health needs and circumstances. His practice is built on a foundation of clear communication, where he takes the time to explain complex medical conditions and treatment options, empowering patients to be active participants in their own healthcare journey.
With a focus on managing a wide array of medical conditions, Dr Shaikh is skilled in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic illnesses. He is committed to promoting long-term health and wellbeing through preventative care and patient education. His reassuring and professional manner helps patients feel comfortable and confident in the care they receive, fostering a trusted doctor-patient relationship.
Dr Shaikh earned his primary medical qualification in Medicine and Surgery before undertaking specialised postgraduate training to further his expertise. He is committed to his continuing professional development, regularly engaging with the latest medical research and advancements to ensure his clinical practice is current and evidence-based. He is an advocate for a holistic approach to health, considering all aspects of a patient's lifestyle to achieve the best possible outcomes.

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

— Dr Waheed Shaikh

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Internal Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Internal Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-423168 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Internal Medicine
#EB-639F1053 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,651
Annual physical exam 99395 797
Vaccination administration 90471 805
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,674

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Waheed Shaikh in consultation
IN OFFICE
Waheed Shaikh with the team
WITH TEAM
Waheed Shaikh at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Waheed Shaikh

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Waheed Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8065/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36934946 · cited by 107
  2. Long-term follow-up of Internal Medicine across SA
    Waheed Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7078/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33338299 · cited by 73
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Internal Medicine
    Waheed Shaikh, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2540/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34805976 · cited by 23

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Internal Medicine — 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 Internal Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a internal medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · waheed.shaikh@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 Waheed Shaikh's Areas of Specialty

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

Internal Medicine

Dr Waheed Shaikh is one of 1,198 internal medicine doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse internal medicine 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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  • What does Waheed Shaikh specialise in?

    Waheed Shaikh specialises in Internal Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Waheed Shaikh treat?

    Waheed Shaikh treats conditions within Internal Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Waheed Shaikh practise?

    Waheed Shaikh practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Waheed Shaikh speak?

    Waheed Shaikh speaks English, Arabic.

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