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Dr Houssam Abtar

General Surgery Dammam

Dr Houssam Abtar

2 años de experiencia

8,263+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Houssam Abtar at a glance

Dr Houssam Abtar is a General Surgery practitioner based in Dammam, Arabia Saudí, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dammam, Arabia Saudí and the surrounding area.

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Dr Houssam Abtar is a Consultant in General Surgery with a focus on advanced laparoscopic and robotic procedures. He is dedicated to providing comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of conditions. Dr Abtar is committed to utilising the latest technologies and evidence-based practices to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. Dr Abtar earned his Medical Doctorate in General Surgery from Makassed General Hospital, which is affiliated with the American University of Beirut Medical Center. He also holds a Diploma in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg, IRCAD, and a diploma in advanced robotic surgery. He is certified by the Lebanese Board of General Surgery. Dr Abtar is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and holds memberships in several professional organisations, including the Lebanese Society of General Surgery, the International Federation of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders (IFSO), the European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, and the European Hernia Society. He has contributed to over 35 published scientific papers and serves as a reviewer for multiple international medical journals.

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

— Dr Houssam Abtar

Educación y formación

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

Carrera y nombramientos

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

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-3325 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-E39C415B · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

ProcedimientoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 370
Annual physical exam 99395 540
Vaccination administration 90471 3,044
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,819

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

Houssam Abtar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Houssam Abtar with the team
WITH TEAM
Houssam Abtar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Vídeos

introduction · 122s
Meet Houssam Abtar

Investigación y publicaciones

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  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3963/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38680648 · citado por 58
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1023/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38846065 · citado por 176
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6500/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37902545 · citado por 150
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Houssam Abtar, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7279/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37172683 · citado por 44

Conferencias invitadas

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

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

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

Membresías en sociedades

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

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · houssam.abtar@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Houssam Abtar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Houssam Abtar treats, with the size of the national pool of Arabia Saudí doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam matters

Medical practice in Arabia Saudí is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Arabia Saudí medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dammam 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 Houssam Abtar specialise in?

    Houssam Abtar specialises in General Surgery in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Houssam Abtar treat?

    Houssam Abtar treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Houssam Abtar practise?

    Houssam Abtar practises in Dammam, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Houssam Abtar speak?

    Houssam Abtar speaks English, Arabic.

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