Dr. Abdulkarim Al Habib - Kings College London Hospital - Jeddah SA

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Dr. Abdulkarim Al Habib MBBS, SBIM, SFID

Chairperson, Consultant Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine | 15 years of experience | Speaks English, Arabic

Areas of Expertise:

Acute Renal Failure
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Aspergillosis

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Biography

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.

Education & Training

Professional Diploma in Infectious Disease, Royal College of Physicians of Irlenad (2023-2024)

Infectious Disease Fellowship – King Abdulaziz Hospital and King Faisal specialist Hospital Jeddah (216-2018)

Internal Medicine Residency – King Abduaziz Hospital, SA (2011 -2015), Internal Medicine board

Medical School – King Abdulaziz University, SA (2005 – 2011)

Licenses & Certifications

MOH KSA License to Practice

Professional Diploma in Infectious Disease, Royal College of Physicians of Ireland 2024

Saudi fellowship Certification in Adult Infectious Disease, 2018

Saudi Board Certification in Internal Medicine, 2015

Publications & Books

1. Outcome after implantable cardioverter-defibrillator in patients with Brugada syndrome: the Gulf Brugada syndrome registry. (J Electrocardiol. 2012 May-Jun;45(3):327-32)

2. Unintended 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.)

3. Acute myocardial infarction in a 56-year-old female patient treated with sulfasalazine. (Am J Emerg Med. 2012 May;30(4):638.e1-3)

Professional Affiliations

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

Acute Medical Conditions: Acute Myocardial Infarction
Acute Renal Failure
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
Aspergillosis
Bacterial Infections: Sepsis
Brucellosis
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Chronic Diseases: Diabetes Mellitus
Chronic Kidney Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
COVID-19
Cryptococcosis
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Endocarditis
Fungal Infections Candida Infections (including invasive candidiasis)
Gastroenteritis
Giardiasis
Heart Failure
Hepatitis A & E
Hepatitis B and CmInfluenza
Herpes Simplex Virus
Histoplasmosis
Hospital-Acquired Infections: Clostridium difficile Infection
Hypertension
Leptospirosis
Parasitic Infections: Malaria
Pneumonia (community-acquired and hospital-acquired)
Salmonella and Shigella Infections
Staphylococcal Infections (including MRSA)
Surgical Site Infections
Toxoplasmosis
Tuberculosis
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Viral Infections: HIV/AIDS