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Dr Wajahat Pirzada

Ophthalmology Al Khobar

Dr Wajahat Pirzada

7 years of experience

1,850+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Wajahat Pirzada at a glance

Dr Wajahat Pirzada is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Al Khobar, 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, 2015). Serves patients in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Wajahat Pirzada is a dedicated Consultant Ophthalmologist who provides care for patients with a wide range of eye conditions. He is committed to delivering a high standard of assessment and management for various ocular health issues, ensuring patients receive a thorough evaluation and a clear understanding of their diagnosis.
He possesses extensive experience in performing a variety of specialised ophthalmic procedures. Dr Pirzada's surgical expertise includes complex vitreo-retinal surgeries, cataract surgery, and the surgical management of glaucoma. He focuses on utilising advanced techniques to address intricate eye conditions, aiming for the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Dr Pirzada earned his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery from Punjab University in Lahore. He furthered his specialist training in the United Kingdom, where he was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS) and the Fellowship of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists (FRCOphth) in 1989.

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

— Dr Wajahat Pirzada

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Al Khobar (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Ophthalmology
    UAB Barcelona, Al Khobar (SA)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-547049 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B27BAA0D · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 780
Annual physical exam 99395 2,178
Vaccination administration 90471 1,242
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 917

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

Wajahat Pirzada in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wajahat Pirzada with the team
WITH TEAM
Wajahat Pirzada at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Wajahat Pirzada

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Wajahat Pirzada, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6260/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33547740 · cited by 140
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Wajahat Pirzada, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9924/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31352111 · cited by 110
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Wajahat Pirzada, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6598/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32390501 · cited by 160

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Al Khobar · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · wajahat.pirzada@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 Wajahat Pirzada's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Wajahat Pirzada is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Al Khobar 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 Al Khobar 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 Wajahat Pirzada specialise in?

    Wajahat Pirzada specialises in Ophthalmology in Al Khobar, SA.

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    Wajahat Pirzada speaks English, Urdu.

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