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Dr Zahir Nawaz

Nephrology Riyadh

Dr Zahir Nawaz

8 years of experience

7,366+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
5
Publications
5
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Zahir Nawaz at a glance

Dr Zahir Nawaz is a Nephrology practitioner based in Riyadh, 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, 2014). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Zahir Nawaz is a dedicated Consultant Nephrologist with a focus on managing and treating a wide spectrum of kidney-related diseases. He is committed to providing comprehensive care for patients with conditions affecting the kidneys, utilising a patient-centred approach to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Dr Nawaz offers expert diagnosis and management for various nephrological conditions. His approach is founded on clear communication, ensuring that patients and their families have a thorough understanding of their condition and the available treatment options, which allows for shared decision-making in their care plan.
He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Nishtar Medical College in Pakistan, completing his studies in 1986. Dr Nawaz further specialised in his field, earning a Specialty Certificate in Nephrology from the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland in 2012.

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

— Dr Zahir Nawaz

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Nephrology
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Nephrology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-502610 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Nephrology
#EB-E5D39F4B · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,446
Annual physical exam 99395 736
Vaccination administration 90471 96
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,855

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 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Zahir Nawaz

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Zahir Nawaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9415/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38065689 · cited by 6
  2. Outcomes of Nephrology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zahir Nawaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9583/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39689076 · cited by 100
  3. European registry analysis of Nephrology outcomes
    Zahir Nawaz, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9086/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37602142 · cited by 178

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Nephrology
  • Awareness When should you see a nephrology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zahir.nawaz@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 Nawaz's Areas of Specialty

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

Nephrology

Dr Zahir Nawaz is one of 286 nephrology doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse nephrology 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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    Zahir Nawaz specialises in Nephrology in Riyadh, SA.

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    Zahir Nawaz speaks English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.

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