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Dr Zeina Sawaya
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Dr Zeina Sawaya

General Surgery · Riyadh

👤 2 years of experience

4,540+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
11 Publications
3 Languages spoken

About

Dr Zeina Sawaya is a dedicated Consultant in General Surgery, committed to providing high-quality care to her patients. She offers a professional and reassuring approach, ensuring that patients are well-informed and comfortable throughout their treatment journey. Her focus is on delivering comprehensive surgical care tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Dr Sawaya's expertise covers a wide range of surgical procedures. She has a particular focus on digestive, metabolic, and endocrine surgery. She is also skilled in advanced laparoscopic techniques, which are minimally invasive procedures that can lead to faster recovery times for patients.
Dr Sawaya earned her Doctorate in general medicine and a subsequent Doctorate in General Surgery from the Lebanese University of Beirut. She further honed her skills in France, obtaining a specialised training diploma in digestive surgery from Paris 13 University, a diploma in advanced laparoscopic surgery from Paris 11 University, a diploma in metabolic and endocrine surgery from Paris 6 University, and a diploma in colorectal surgery from Rennes 1 University.

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

— Dr Zeina Sawaya

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-312402 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-CB3FDE32 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,504
Annual physical exam 99395 574
Vaccination administration 90471 2,038
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 737

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

Office, team & in practice

Zeina Sawaya in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zeina Sawaya with the team
WITH TEAM
Zeina Sawaya at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 141s
Meet Zeina Sawaya

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Zeina Sawaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7331/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31882784 · cited by 128
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Zeina Sawaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2246/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36150929 · cited by 74
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Zeina Sawaya, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1712/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36632130 · cited by 156

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

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 · zeina.sawaya@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.

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