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Dr Walid Emara

Anaesthetics Dammam

Dr Walid Emara

6 years of experience

8,101+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Walid Emara at a glance

Dr Walid Emara is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Dammam, 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, 2016). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Walid Emara is a distinguished Consultant Anaesthesiologist and Professor at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. With a robust academic and clinical background, he plays a pivotal role in the university's medical team, providing advanced anaesthetic care for complex surgical procedures. His expertise ensures patient safety and comfort during critical operations, including organ transplants and major orthopaedic surgeries.
In addition to his clinical duties, Dr Emara is an active researcher and educator. He holds the rank of Professor, contributing to the academic development of medical students and residents. His research portfolio includes significant work on blood conservation techniques, such as the use of tranexamic acid in surgery, and the management of high-risk patients in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU). He is dedicated to evidence-based practice and continuously seeks to improve perioperative outcomes.
Dr Emara's clinical focus encompasses a wide range of anaesthetic sub-specialties, with particular proficiency in managing patients requiring intensive care and those undergoing intricate surgical interventions. He is committed to a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with surgeons and medical staff to deliver comprehensive care. His professional standing is underpinned by his extensive publication record and his commitment to medical education in the region.

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

— Dr Walid Emara

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Anaesthetics
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dammam (SA)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-902939 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-9D51A68E · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,121
Annual physical exam 99395 2,607
Vaccination administration 90471 575
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 800

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

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 90s
Meet Walid Emara

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Walid Emara, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1834/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39251665 · cited by 121
  2. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    Walid Emara, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9485/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30929016 · cited by 155

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Dammam · 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 Anaesthetics 2026-03-17 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics? 2026-01-09 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · walid.emara@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 Emara's Areas of Specialty

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

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Emara specialise in?

    Walid Emara specialises in Anaesthetics in Dammam, SA.

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    Walid Emara treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Walid Emara practise?

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    Walid Emara speaks English, Arabic.

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