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Dr Waleed Balsha

Ophthalmology Jeddah

Dr Waleed Balsha

6 years of experience

2,584+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Waleed Balsha at a glance

Dr Waleed Balsha is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Jeddah, 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 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Waleed Balsha is a dedicated Doctor committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate medical care to his patients. He focuses on creating a reassuring and supportive environment, ensuring that every patient feels heard and understood. His approach is centred on building trust and fostering open communication to achieve the best possible health outcomes.
With a strong emphasis on patient-centred care, he takes the time to thoroughly assess each individual's health concerns. Dr Balsha is known for his professional and objective manner, ensuring that patients are well-informed about their health. He is committed to upholding the highest standards of medical practice in all aspects of his work.
Dr Balsha is dedicated to the wellbeing of his patients, offering guidance and support throughout their healthcare journey. He consistently applies his knowledge to provide effective and appropriate care, prioritising patient safety and comfort at all times.

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

— Dr Waleed Balsha

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-197438 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-44169BBC · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 633
Annual physical exam 99395 1,927
Vaccination administration 90471 1,895
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 432

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Waleed Balsha in consultation
IN OFFICE
Waleed Balsha with the team
WITH TEAM
Waleed Balsha at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Waleed Balsha

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Waleed Balsha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7260/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33210884 · cited by 81
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across SA
    Waleed Balsha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3607/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31450674 · cited by 147
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Waleed Balsha, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5190/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35407888 · cited by 125

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Jeddah · 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 Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · waleed.balsha@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 Waleed Balsha's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Waleed Balsha 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 Waleed Balsha is one of 609 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Waleed Balsha specialise in?

    Waleed Balsha specialises in Ophthalmology in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Waleed Balsha treat?

    Waleed Balsha treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Waleed Balsha practise?

    Waleed Balsha practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Waleed Balsha speak?

    Waleed Balsha speaks English, Arabic.

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