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Professional Title: Orthopedic Surgery Consultant and Sports Medicine Consultant
Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
Location: Dhahran
Gender: Male
Languages: Arabic, English
Dr. Al-Habbal is an orthopedic surgeon with more than 27 years of clinical experience, widely recognized for his expertise in managing sports-related injuries and knee conditions.
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Al-Habbal earned his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science from Duke University. Dr. Al-Habbal completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Baylor College of Medicine, followed by specialized training in orthopedic sports medicine and knee surgery. He is a diplomat of the National Board of Medical Examiners and a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
He previously served as an orthopedic surgeon at the Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization before joining Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare (JHAH). His extensive experience includes serving as an assistant team physician for the Houston Astros baseball team, the Houston Rockets basketball team, the University of Houston athletic programs, and multiple Houston-area high schools.
2014-present: Orthopedics and Sport Medicine Consultant, Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
1997-2014: Orthopedic Surgeon, Saudi Aramco Medical Services Organization (SAMSO)
1997: Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners, Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
1987: BSc from Duke University, USA
2001-2002: Subspecialty training in Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Knee Surgery
1997: Internship General Surgery and residency in Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA
1991: MD degree, Georgetown University School of Medicine, USA
