He is a distinguished medical geneticist with extensive training and experience.

He completed medical school in Saudi Arabia, followed by a medical genetics residency at McGill University, Canada.
He further specialized with two fellowships at Harvard Medical School in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Clinical Biochemical Genetics.

Currently, Dr. Alfares serves as the Deputy Executive Director and Senior Consultant at the Centre for Genomic Medicine, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center.

He oversees a cutting-edge lab conducting extensive exome and genome testing, crucial for diagnosing genetic disorders.

Dr. Alfares plays a key role in developing new genetic tests and strategies, focusing on the center’s growth and leadership in personalized genomic medicine.

His vision is to enhance patient care through precise, predictive, and preventive medical solutions, driving the future of healthcare through the integration of genomic data.