Co-Founder, CTO & CHRO
Dr. Shadi Alkattan is a seasoned dental specialist and healthcare operator with more than 20 years of clinical and managerial experience in Saudi Arabia. Since beginning his career in 2004, he has built a strong reputation for high-quality patient care, operational leadership, and team development across multiple dental and medical centres—including experience within the National Guard Health Affairs, one of the most respected healthcare institutions in the region.
A key achievement in his career is the establishment of one of the first and most successful dental centres in Arar, Saudi Arabia, which he built from the ground up. Under his leadership, the centre achieved exceptional clinical standards and experienced a tenfold increase in revenue, demonstrating his capability in business growth, patient engagement, operational optimisation, and staff leadership.
As Co-Founder, CTO, and CHRO at Alkattan Medical, Dr. Shadi combines his extensive clinical background with strong organisational and technological insight. He ensures that the company’s service models, healthcare facility operations, and workforce frameworks reflect real-world clinical needs and modern healthcare management principles.
Leadership Value at Alkattan Medical
Dr. Shadi provides strategic value across two essential domains:
Technology & Healthcare Operations (CTO)
- Designing operational frameworks for clinics, labs, and healthcare service units
- Evaluating and adopting medical and dental technologies
- Aligning products, equipment, and workflows with clinical standards
- Implementing systems that support efficiency, safety, and patient experience
Human Resources & Organisational Development (CHRO)
- Building strong, skilled, and motivated healthcare teams
- Establishing recruitment, training, and performance systems
- Developing organisational culture based on professionalism, ethics, and patient respect
- Structuring staff roles, clinical governance, and workplace compliance
- Supporting leadership development and personnel planning as the company grows
Regional Market Strength
Through two decades of practice in Saudi Arabia’s healthcare sector, Dr. Shadi brings:
- Deep knowledge of patient expectations and service delivery models
- Practical understanding of clinical workflows and staffing requirements
- Strong networks within the dental and medical communities
- Direct experience transforming healthcare facilities into thriving, sustainable operations
Dr. Shadi Alkattan’s blend of clinical expertise, operational leadership, technology insight, and HR capability makes him a central pillar of Alkattan Medical’s mission to build high-quality, scalable healthcare solutions across Syria and the Middle East.