What Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim performs at the Radiology Department in Al-Malaz Branch:
| Ultrasound | What it assesses | Usual preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal | Liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas | You may be asked not to eat for a few hours |
| Kidney & urinary tract | Stones and infections in the kidneys and urinary tract | You may be asked to drink water to fill your bladder |
| Pelvic (women) | The uterus and ovaries | You may be asked to drink water to fill your bladder |
| Pregnancy | The baby’s growth and wellbeing | Usually no preparation |
| Thyroid | Thyroid size and any nodules | Usually no preparation |
| Breast | Any breast changes, and telling a cyst from a solid lump | Usually no preparation |
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create images of organs and soft tissues, with no radiation — unlike X-rays or CT scans — and has no known harmful effects in standard diagnostic use. It usually takes 10 to 45 minutes.
Preparation depends on the type of scan and is confirmed by the department or your doctor when you contact us. In general:
Female Radiology & Diagnostic Specialist
What helps with the scan
Medical World Polyclinic, Jarir Street, Al-Malaz, Riyadh.
Abdominal, kidney and urinary tract, pelvic (women), pregnancy, thyroid and breast ultrasound — at the Radiology Department of Medical World Polyclinic, Al-Malaz Branch.
Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim, a female radiology and diagnostic specialist at Medical World Polyclinic — Al-Malaz Branch.
Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim sees patients Saturday to Thursday in two shifts: mornings from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and evenings from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Hours may vary, so please confirm when you contact us on 0534731313.
It depends on the type: for an abdominal ultrasound you may be asked not to eat for a few hours, while thyroid, breast and pregnancy scans usually need no preparation. The department tells you how to prepare when you contact us.
You may be asked to drink water before a pelvic or kidney ultrasound to fill your bladder. Confirm the instructions when you contact us on 0534731313.
Yes, ultrasound uses sound waves with no radiation, and there are no known risks to the mother or baby in diagnostic use.
According to the Saudi Ministry of Health, the first pregnancy ultrasound is usually done between weeks 11 and 14 to confirm the dates, and earlier if there is bleeding. Your OB-GYN decides the right timing.
Yes, breast ultrasound for early detection of any changes is done at the Radiology Department in Al-Malaz Branch.
Yes, thyroid ultrasound is one of the scans at the Radiology Department in Al-Malaz Branch.
Yes, abdominal ultrasound for liver, gallbladder, spleen and pancreas conditions is done at the Radiology Department in Al-Malaz Branch.
The radiologist at the Radiology Department in Al-Malaz Branch is Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim, a female radiology and diagnostic specialist, who performs all six types of ultrasound during her working hours. Mention your preference when you contact us to check her hours.
A breast ultrasound shows changes in breast tissue and tells a fluid-filled cyst from a solid lump. It complements a mammogram rather than replacing it, and is usually the first imaging test for a palpable lump in women under 30.
You may feel some pressure as the probe moves, but it should not hurt, and it uses no radiation.
Yes, breast ultrasound can be offered during pregnancy and breastfeeding because it uses no radiation. Any breast change during pregnancy should be checked rather than assumed to be normal.
A kidney and urinary tract ultrasound looks for stones and infections, and is usually requested by a urology or internal medicine doctor.
A pelvic ultrasound assesses the uterus and ovaries, and is usually requested by an OB-GYN.
A thyroid ultrasound shows the size of the gland and any nodules; your doctor may also request thyroid blood tests in the branch laboratory.
Yes, Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim sees patients in the evening from 4:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Saturday to Thursday, in addition to the morning shift.
The Radiology Department at Medical World Polyclinic — Al-Malaz Branch, Jarir Street, Al-Malaz, Riyadh. For directions and bookings, contact 0534731313.
An ultrasound usually takes 10 to 45 minutes, depending on the type of scan.
The cost depends on the type of ultrasound — contact us on 0534731313 for the price before your visit.
Dental X-rays are done at the Dental Clinic in Al-Malaz Branch.
Inside Medical World Polyclinic — Al-Malaz Branch, Jarir Street, Al-Malaz, Riyadh, together with the specialist clinics and laboratory.
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Medical World Polyclinic — Al-Malaz Branch · Jarir Street, Al-Malaz, Riyadh.
0534731313 — call or WhatsApp.
Dr. Wafaa Ibrahim: Saturday–Thursday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM.
General medicine, emergency and diagnostic center in Al-Malaz, Jarir Street: GP consultation SAR 60 (69 incl. VAT), chronic disease follow-up, driving license and worker medical exams. Open on Friday.
Dental clinic in Al Malaz, Jarir Street: check-up SAR 50 (57 incl. VAT), root canal, cosmetic fillings, scaling, gum care, extraction and whitening.
(العربية) معالجة جميع الامراض الجلدية والعناية بالبشرة والاجراءت التجميلة بالحقن ( البلازما – البوتكس – الفيلر – الخيوط ) ازالة الندبات و اثار الجروح بجهاز الاسكارليت وازالة التاتو و التشقير و الليزر لازالة الشعر
Internal medicine clinic in Al-Malaz, Jarir Street: Dr. Hamada Ahmed Abdelhamid and Dr. Ali El-Gendy, internal medicine specialists. Diabetes, blood pressure, thyroid and digestive care. Consultation SAR 75 (86 incl. VAT), in-branch lab.
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