Dr. Abdulkarim Al Habib
Chairperson · Consultant Internal Medicine
Dr. Alhabib is a renowned Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine Physician at King's College Hospital London in Jeddah, known for his exceptional expertise and compassionate approach to patient care. With over 15 years of experience in the field of medicine, Dr. Alhabib is a Consultant in Infectious Disease and Internal Medicine.
He earned his Professional Diploma in Infectious Disease from the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (2023-2024), reflecting his commitment to advanced expertise in his field. His extensive training includes a fellowship in Infectious Disease at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Jeddah (2016-2018), where he honed his skills in diagnosing and treating complex infectious conditions. Prior to this, he completed his Internal Medicine Residency at King Abdulaziz Hospital in Saudi Arabia (2011-2015) and is board-certified in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Alhabib's medical journey began at King Abdulaziz University, where he obtained his medical degree (2005-2011). His academic background and practical experience position him as a leading expert in his field, dedicated to advancing patient care and clinical practice in infectious diseases.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Alhabib is an active member of various cardiac health awareness initiatives and regularly participates in community outreach programs focused on chronic diseases.
Areas of expertise.
Conditions and procedures.
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) membership
- American College of Physicians (ACP) membership
- European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (ESCMID) membership
- European Respiratory Society (ERS) membership
- American Association for physician leadership (AAPL) membership
Education and training.
- 01Professional Diploma in Infectious Disease, Royal College of Physicians of Irlenad (2023-2024)
- 02Infectious Disease Fellowship , King Abdulaziz Hospital and King Faisal specialist Hospital Jeddah (216-2018)
- 03Internal Medicine Residency , King Abduaziz Hospital, SA (2011 -2015), Internal Medicine board
- 04Medical School , King Abdulaziz University, SA (2005 , 2011)
Boards and fellowships.
- 01Saudi Board (Internal Medicine)
- 02Saudi Fellowship (Infectious Disease)
- 03Professional Diploma, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland (Infectious Disease)
- 04MOH KSA License to Practice
- 05Professional Diploma in Infectious Disease, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2024
- 06Saudi fellowship Certification in Adult Infectious Disease, 2018
- 07Saudi Board Certification in Internal Medicine, 2015
Selected publications.
- 01Outcome after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with Brugada syndrome: the Gulf Brugada syndrome registry. (J Electrocardiol. 2012 May-Jun;45(3):327-32)
- 02Unintended Harm and Benefit of the Implantable Defibrillator in an Unfortunate 19-Year-Old Male: Featuring a Sequence of Rare Life-threatening Complications of Cardiac Procedures (Indian Pacing Electrophysiol J. 2013 Aug 1;13(4):151-6. eCollection 2013.)
- 03Acute myocardial infarction in a 56-year-old female patient treated with sulfasalazine. (Am J Emerg Med. 2012 May;30(4):638.e1-3)
