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Dr Besher Shaabani

General Surgery Riyadh

Dr Besher Shaabani

10 jaar ervaring

11,478+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Besher Shaabani at a glance

Dr Besher Shaabani is a General Surgery practitioner based in Riyadh, Saoedi-Arabië, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saoedi-Arabië and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Dr Besher Shaabani is a Consultant Ophthalmologist with a dedicated focus on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the retina and vitreous. He provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of retinal disorders, employing advanced diagnostic techniques and therapeutic approaches to manage complex eye diseases and preserve vision.
Dr Shaabani holds a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Glasgow (FRCS Glasg) and a membership with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed). He is also a Fellow of the International Council of Ophthalmologists (FICO) and has earned the Certificate of the Arab Board in Ophthalmology (CAB Ophth), reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of medical training and practice.
His clinical practice is centred on managing conditions such as diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and vitreous haemorrhage. Dr Shaabani is proficient in performing specialised procedures, including intricate retinal surgeries, intravitreal injections, and retinal laser treatments, to address the specific needs of his patients.

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

— Dr Besher Shaabani

Opleiding & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · General Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-700524 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-AFA7D4F4 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,800
Annual physical exam 99395 510
Vaccination administration 90471 1,534
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,905

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Besher Shaabani in consultation
IN OFFICE
Besher Shaabani with the team
WITH TEAM
Besher Shaabani at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 145s
Meet Besher Shaabani

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 5 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Besher Shaabani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8399/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32261575 · geciteerd door 192
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across SA
    Besher Shaabani, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2946/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34701160 · geciteerd door 106

Uitgenodigde lezingen

  • 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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery 2026-03-08 · 7 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery? 2026-01-20 · 8 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

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Patient liaison · besher.shaabani@euroclinics.example

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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Besher Shaabani's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Besher Shaabani treats, with the size of the national pool of Saoedi-Arabië doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

Dr Besher Shaabani is one of 800 general surgery doctors indexed in Saoedi-Arabië. Browse general surgery doctors in Saoedi-Arabië →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saoedi-Arabië is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saoedi-Arabië 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 Besher Shaabani specialise in?

    Besher Shaabani specialises in General Surgery in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Besher Shaabani treat?

    Besher Shaabani treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Besher Shaabani practise?

    Besher Shaabani practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Besher Shaabani speak?

    Besher Shaabani speaks English, Arabic.

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