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Dr Zikra Alkhayal

Paediatrics Riyadh

Dr Zikra Alkhayal

14 years of experience

1,515+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Zikra Alkhayal at a glance

Dr Zikra Alkhayal is a Paediatrics 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, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Zikra Alkhayal is a distinguished Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry. She is dedicated to providing a reassuring and supportive environment for children, ensuring they receive the highest standard of dental care. Dr Alkhayal focuses on managing the dental needs of children, from routine procedures to more complex cases, with a gentle and understanding approach.
Dr Alkhayal completed her undergraduate dental training at The Royal London in England. She pursued her postgraduate training in Paediatric Dentistry at the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA. Notably, she became the first Saudi to be certified by the American Board of Paediatric Dentistry. Her commitment to advancing her field is shown by her roles as a former Visiting Research Fellow at King's College, London, and a Visiting Research Associate at Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
Her clinical work is complemented by a strong interest in research and specialised areas of care. Dr Alkhayal has a particular focus on providing dental services for medically compromised children and is skilled in procedural sedation to manage anxiety in young patients. She is also actively involved in the field of regenerative medicine, with a specific interest in the clinical applications of dental stem cells.

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

— Dr Zikra Alkhayal

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Paediatrics
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-962522 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-F37C9DF9 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,942
Annual physical exam 99395 88
Vaccination administration 90471 1,664
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,447

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zikra Alkhayal in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zikra Alkhayal with the team
WITH TEAM
Zikra Alkhayal at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 146s
Meet Zikra Alkhayal

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zikra Alkhayal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7070/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35519214 · cited by 102
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Zikra Alkhayal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7749/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37950347 · cited by 156
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zikra Alkhayal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3222/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38353290 · cited by 50
  4. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Zikra Alkhayal, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2955/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32728279 · cited by 152

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — 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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zikra.alkhayal@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 Zikra Alkhayal's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

Dr Zikra Alkhayal is one of 824 paediatrics doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse paediatrics 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 Zikra Alkhayal specialise in?

    Zikra Alkhayal specialises in Paediatrics in Riyadh, SA.

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    Zikra Alkhayal speaks English, Arabic.

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