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Dr Walid El Handas

General Surgery Al Khobar

Dr Walid El Handas

2 years of experience

2,433+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Walid El Handas at a glance

Dr Walid El Handas is a General Surgery practitioner based in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Walid El Handas is a distinguished Consultant in Emergency Medicine, recognised for his leadership and expertise in managing acute and life-threatening medical conditions. As a senior specialist and Head of the Emergency Department, he oversees the delivery of rapid, high-quality care to patients presenting with a wide spectrum of urgent health issues. His role involves not only direct patient management but also the strategic coordination of emergency services to ensure optimal outcomes during critical windows of treatment.
With a profound commitment to patient safety and clinical excellence, Dr El Handas specialises in the stabilisation and treatment of complex trauma, cardiac emergencies, and severe medical crises. He is adept at making critical decisions under pressure, a skill that is vital in the fast-paced environment of emergency medicine. His approach combines advanced medical knowledge with a compassionate understanding of the stress patients and families face during emergencies.
Dr El Handas is also actively involved in health education and the advancement of emergency medical protocols. He frequently engages in public awareness initiatives regarding the importance of timely intervention in emergency scenarios. His professional dedication ensures that the emergency services under his guidance adhere to rigorous international standards, providing reassurance and expert care to the community he serves.

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

— Dr Walid El Handas

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Al Khobar (SA)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Al Khobar (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-388251 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-9B41F37D · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,036
Annual physical exam 99395 1,634
Vaccination administration 90471 2,506
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 197

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Walid El Handas in consultation
IN OFFICE
Walid El Handas with the team
WITH TEAM
Walid El Handas at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 124s
Meet Walid El Handas

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Walid El Handas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8794/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38549052 · cited by 12
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Walid El Handas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3384/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39629586 · cited by 134
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Walid El Handas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4470/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30548227 · cited by 160

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · walid.el.handas@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 Walid El Handas's Areas of Specialty

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

General Surgery

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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 Walid El Handas specialise in?

    Walid El Handas specialises in General Surgery in Al Khobar, SA.

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    Walid El Handas treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Walid El Handas practise?

    Walid El Handas practises in Al Khobar, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Walid El Handas speak?

    Walid El Handas speaks English, Arabic.

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