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Dr Yousef Abaalkhail

Ear Nose Throat Riyadh

Dr Yousef Abaalkhail

14 years of experience

3,135+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Yousef Abaalkhail at a glance

Dr Yousef Abaalkhail is an Ear Nose Throat practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Yousef Abaalkhail is a dedicated medical professional specialising in Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. Based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Dr Abaalkhail serves within the Health Affairs at the Ministry of National Guard, contributing to the delivery of high-quality patient care in this specialised field. Their clinical practice encompasses the diagnosis and management of a wide range of conditions affecting the ear, nose, and throat, with a particular focus on surgical interventions and trauma management.
With a strong academic foundation, Dr Abaalkhail is an alumnus of the King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (KSAU-HS). Their professional journey reflects a commitment to continuous learning and medical excellence, often involving collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients. Dr Abaalkhail's expertise extends to the treatment of complex facial injuries, including nasal fractures, as evidenced by their involvement in clinical research within major trauma centres.
In addition to their clinical duties, Dr Abaalkhail maintains an active interest in medical research, contributing to the understanding of facial bone fractures and their management. Their work often explores the epidemiology and treatment of nasal trauma, aiming to improve surgical techniques and patient recovery. This dedication to both clinical practice and academic advancement underscores Dr Abaalkhail's role as a key member of the medical community in Riyadh.

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

— Dr Yousef Abaalkhail

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Ear Nose Throat
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Ear Nose Throat

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-845873 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ear Nose Throat
#EB-1EB34BDB · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,119
Annual physical exam 99395 985
Vaccination administration 90471 2,681
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,878

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Yousef Abaalkhail in consultation
IN OFFICE
Yousef Abaalkhail with the team
WITH TEAM
Yousef Abaalkhail at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 110s
Meet Yousef Abaalkhail

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat
    Yousef Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6056/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32364793 · cited by 175
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat across SA
    Yousef Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3280/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37810240 · cited by 21
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ear Nose Throat
    Yousef Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2089/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36441575 · cited by 171
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ear Nose Throat across SA
    Yousef Abaalkhail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3941/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31281973 · cited by 185

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ear Nose Throat — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ear Nose Throat 2026-03-27 · 6 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a ear nose throat? 2026-01-28 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · yousef.abaalkhail@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 Yousef Abaalkhail's Areas of Specialty

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

Ear Nose Throat

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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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