Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah

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Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah (Arabic: عبد الله بن عبد العزيز الربيعة

born 23 November 1955) is a Saudi Arabian pediatric surgeon and healthcare administrator. He served as the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia from 2009 to 2014. He is known for his expertise in conjoined twins surgery and has led numerous successful operations in this field.

Early Life and Education

Al Rabeeah was born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He pursued his medical education at the King Saud University, where he earned his medical degree. He later specialized in pediatric surgery and completed his training in Canada.

Medical Career

Al Rabeeah is renowned for his work in the separation of conjoined twins. He has performed numerous surgeries, many of which have been highly publicized due to their complexity and success. His expertise has made him a prominent figure in the field of pediatric surgery.

Minister of Health

Al Rabeeah was appointed as the Minister of Health of Saudi Arabia on 14 February 2009. During his tenure, he focused on improving the healthcare system in the country, implementing various reforms and initiatives. He served in this position until 21 April 2014, when he was succeeded by Adel Fakeih.

Later Career

After his tenure as Minister of Health, Al Rabeeah continued to contribute to the medical field and healthcare administration. He has held various positions and remains an influential figure in Saudi Arabian healthcare.

Personal Life

Al Rabeeah is married and has children. He continues to reside in Saudi Arabia and remains active in the medical community.

See Also

• Healthcare in Saudi Arabia
• King Saud University
• Conjoined twins