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Dr Ghassan Watfa

Geriatric Medicine Riyadh

Dr Ghassan Watfa

7 jaar ervaring

4,331+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
14
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghassan Watfa at a glance

Dr Ghassan Watfa is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Riyadh, Saoedi-Arabië, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saoedi-Arabië and the surrounding area.

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Dr Ghassan Watfa is a Consultant Geriatrician dedicated to providing a high standard of care for older adults. He focuses on managing complex and chronic health conditions associated with the ageing process. Dr Watfa is committed to a comprehensive and patient-centred approach, ensuring that individuals receive thorough clinical consultations and evaluations to support their health and wellbeing.
Dr Watfa earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Aleppo. He then completed extensive postgraduate training in France, obtaining a Diploma in Internal Medicine and a PhD in Clinical Research from the University of Nancy. He also holds a Master's degree in Geriatrics and the Biology of Ageing from the University of Paris VII. Furthermore, he is board certified in Geriatric Medicine in both France and Luxembourg.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr Watfa is actively involved in medical research and education. He has a significant interest in areas such as cognitive decline, hypertension in the elderly, and home healthcare. He contributes to the training of other healthcare professionals and is a member of several national and international medical societies, including the French Society of Gerontology and Geriatrics and the Saudi Geriatrics Society.

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

— Dr Ghassan Watfa

Opleiding & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-50983 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-B3602F03 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 2,825
Annual physical exam 99395 1,015
Vaccination administration 90471 599
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,744

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

Ghassan Watfa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghassan Watfa with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghassan Watfa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 114s
Meet Ghassan Watfa

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Ghassan Watfa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7130/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35647999 · geciteerd door 41
  2. Outcomes of Geriatric Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ghassan Watfa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1954/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39351757 · geciteerd door 147
  3. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Ghassan Watfa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8100/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31769463 · geciteerd door 141

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2020

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · ghassan.watfa@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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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 Ghassan Watfa's Areas of Specialty

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

Geriatric Medicine

Dr Ghassan Watfa is one of 24 geriatric medicine doctors indexed in Saoedi-Arabië. Browse geriatric medicine 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 Ghassan Watfa specialise in?

    Ghassan Watfa specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Ghassan Watfa treat?

    Ghassan Watfa treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghassan Watfa practise?

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

  • What languages does Ghassan Watfa speak?

    Ghassan Watfa speaks English, Arabic.

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