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Dr Zahir Altabba

Dentistry Riyadh

Dr Zahir Altabba

12 years of experience

8,460+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Zahir Altabba at a glance

Dr Zahir Altabba is a Dentistry practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2010). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Zahir Altabba is a specialist Dermatologist based in Riyadh. He is dedicated to providing his patients with a high standard of care for a wide range of skin conditions. Dr Altabba is committed to creating a comfortable and reassuring environment for everyone he treats, ensuring that patients feel heard and understood.
With a focus on dermatological health, Dr Altabba addresses various concerns related to the skin, hair, and nails. He takes a thorough and considered approach to diagnosis and management, developing personalised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs and circumstances of each patient.
Dr Altabba is focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients. He stays informed about current dermatological practices to ensure that the care he provides is both effective and appropriate for the individual's condition.

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

— Dr Zahir Altabba

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Dentistry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Dentistry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-962230 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Dentistry
#EB-ABD7524D · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,648
Annual physical exam 99395 2,014
Vaccination administration 90471 2,390
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 881

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zahir Altabba in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zahir Altabba with the team
WITH TEAM
Zahir Altabba at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Zahir Altabba

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zahir Altabba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4213/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37334930 · cited by 184
  2. European registry analysis of Dentistry outcomes
    Zahir Altabba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6426/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32454156 · cited by 146
  3. Outcomes of Dentistry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zahir Altabba, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8460/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33503916 · cited by 20

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Dentistry — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Dentistry
  • Awareness When should you see a dentistry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zahir.altabba@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 Zahir Altabba's Areas of Specialty

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

Dentistry

Dr Zahir Altabba is one of 2,938 dentistry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse dentistry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

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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  • What does Zahir Altabba specialise in?

    Zahir Altabba specialises in Dentistry in Riyadh, SA.

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    Zahir Altabba treats conditions within Dentistry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Zahir Altabba practise?

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    Zahir Altabba speaks English, Arabic.

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