Comprehensive mental health care focused on understanding, treating, and managing emotional, behavioral, and psychological concerns to support overall well-being.
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Dr. Ayat Ali is a UK-trained Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Listed on the GMC Specialist Register with a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), Dr. Ali brings over a decade of comprehensive experience across community, inpatient, and neurodevelopmental services to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City Abu Dhabi (SEHA), Abu Dhabi, as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. Clinical practice is focused on the diagnosis and management of autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and learning disabilities. Holds advanced certification in ADOS and ADI-R, with a deep commitment to delivering evidence-based, person-centred care within multidisciplinary frameworks.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Dana Ihsan is a Swedish Board‑certified Consultant Psychiatrist with over 10 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Umeå University in 2009 and obtained his medical license from the Swedish National Board of Health and Welfare in 2013. He completed his residency in General Adult Psychiatry at the University Hospital of Umeå and pursued additional psychotherapy training at Umeå University.
In 2020, he was accredited as a Board‑certified Specialist in General Psychiatry by the Swedish Board of Health and Welfare. Dr. Dana has served as a Senior Consultant Psychiatrist across multiple inpatient units, including psychotic, geriatric, and affective disorders. He has also held senior roles in emergency and assessment psychiatry, as well as neuropsychiatry outpatient services.
In 2023, he was appointed the most responsible psychiatrist across several specialty units, including neuropsychiatry, affective disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, and PTSD services. His clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, and addiction. He also manages ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, eating disorders, PTSD, burnout, phobias, and complex psychiatric comorbidities. Dr. Dana is a member of the Swedish Psychiatric Association and currently practices at Novomed in Dubai, where he brings his extensive expertise and compassionate, patient‑centred approach to the region.
Clinical psychologist
Dr. Eleonore Brocq Gemayel is a licensed clinical psychologist with professional experience across the South of France, Monaco, and Dubai, UAE. She holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nice Sophia‑Antipolis and has supported diverse populations through psychotherapy throughout Europe and the Middle East. Her background includes five years at a reputable hospital on the French Riviera, followed by establishing and leading her own private practice in Monaco.
Fluent in English and French, Dr. Brocq Gemayel provides culturally sensitive care, ensuring clear communication and strong therapeutic rapport. Her clinical approach is empathetic, client‑centred, and strength‑based, integrating evidence‑based methods tailored to each individual through a collaborative process. She specializes in PTSD, anxiety and stress management, relationship and intimacy issues, and challenges faced by adolescents and young adults. She also incorporates art therapy—supported by a university diploma—particularly in her work with children.
Consultant Psychiatry
Dr. Amir Javaid is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist with extensive experience in psychiatry and internal medicine, having worked for several years as a senior consultant in the UK. He is registered with the UK General Medical Council, the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council, and holds DOH eligibility. Dr. Javaid completed his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT/CESR) in Psychiatry in the UK in 2022 and is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). He holds an MBBS from Lahore Medical & Dental College and a Master of Science in Gastroenterology from Queen Mary University of London.
He is highly experienced in autism and intellectual disability and brings a unique dual background in psychiatry and gastroenterology to his clinical practice. His special interests include mood disorders, psychosis, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disability, non-epileptic attack disorder, and functional gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Javaid is dedicated to delivering comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care and advancing multidisciplinary psychiatric services.
Specialist Psychiatrist
Dr. Nada Azizi is a highly experienced psychiatrist in Abu Dhabi, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to children, adolescents, and adults. With over 10 years of clinical experience, she specializes in the diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric conditions using evidence-based and personalized treatment approaches. She earned her medical degree and completed her residency at the Faculty of Medicine of Rabat, one of Morocco’s most prestigious universities.
Dr. Azizi has a strong interest in neuromodulation and is an expert in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and other advanced non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, having received specialized training from the Academy of Brain Stimulation in London, UK. She is particularly recognized for her expertise in treating refractory and treatment-resistant mood disorders. Her clinical interests also include anxiety disorders in children and adults, as well as perinatal mental health conditions.
Prior to relocating to the UAE, she served for five years as Head of Psychiatry at a multidisciplinary facility in Morocco, overseeing both inpatient and outpatient services. She later joined the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology in Abu Dhabi, where she continues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in a diverse, international setting.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Simon Rubidge is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 13 years of dedicated experience in psychiatry. He is fluent in English and Afrikaans and is known for his patient-centered, holistic approach to mental healthcare. Dr. Rubidge completed his medical degree at the University of Cape Town in 1992 and pursued postgraduate psychiatric training at the University of the Witwatersrand in 2003.
He is licensed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), a member of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, and holds full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom. Prior to relocating to Dubai in 2023, he practiced extensively in South Africa and within the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland. His clinical experience spans a broad range of mental health disorders across both public and private healthcare settings.
Dr. Rubidge adopts an evidence-based approach that integrates pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments tailored to individual needs. He emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration and works closely with patients and their families to ensure comprehensive and effective care.
Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Wiam Bouaziz is a PhD-qualified Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with adolescents and adults facing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. She has extensive experience supporting individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional dysregulation. Her clinical expertise also includes behavioral and substance addictions, eating disorders, ADHD, and work-related mental health concerns.
Dr. Bouaziz utilizes evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and integrative treatment modalities. She specializes in the management of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), mood disorders, and social anxiety. Her work focuses on helping patients process difficult experiences, develop healthier coping strategies, and strengthen emotional resilience.
With a compassionate and structured approach, she supports both personal and professional psychological well-being. Dr. Bouaziz is committed to empowering her patients to regain emotional balance and achieve sustainable mental wellness.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Asia Ali is a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry with expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions in young people. Her clinical knowledge spans child development, physical health, pharmacology, emotional wellbeing, psychiatric disorders, and substance misuse. She is experienced in managing complex clinical information to develop effective medication and therapeutic plans. Dr. Ali works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic, family-centered care. She has demonstrated leadership in motivating staff and supporting the professional development of medical teams. She has also led and sustained child mental health initiatives, including projects in Somaliland.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Hira Safdar is a Canadian-trained, double board-certified Consultant Psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, including senior consultant practice in Canada. She specialises in women’s mental health, ADHD, OCD, psychosis, depression, and anxiety. Her approach is person-centred and holistic, integrating evidence-based psychotherapy with medication when appropriate. She is working as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Mediclinic Hospital, Dubai.
Dr. Safdar focuses on early intervention and prevention to support long-term mental wellbeing. She provides culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care tailored to individual patient needs. Her core competencies include peri- and postnatal mental health, menopause-related mental health, depressive and anxiety disorders, and stress-related conditions. She also has expertise in bipolar disorder, psychotic disorders, dual diagnosis, adult ADHD, eating disorders, and psychosomatic medicine. Through psychoeducation and compassionate engagement, she builds strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Sarmad Nadeem is a UK CCT-certified Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in adult and rehabilitation psychiatry. With over 25 years of experience, he brings his extensive clinical expertise to Al Amal Psychiatric Hospital in Dubai. He previously served in a leadership role at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust, overseeing patient-centered mental health services across Bury, Oldham, and Rochdale in the UK. Dr. Nadeem holds prestigious board certifications, including a CCT and Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His comprehensive expertise is further strengthened by broad international exposure, contributing to mental health capacity building in the UK and Iraq, presenting at major global conferences, and collaborating on regional service evaluations across the Middle East.
Known for his warm, reassuring, and deeply empathetic approach, Dr. Nadeem ensures that patients receive accessible, innovative, and highly supportive psychiatric care. He leads large-scale mental health reform by integrating care across primary, social, and community sectors. His core clinical expertise includes managing complex conditions such as insomnia and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), leading suicide-prevention strategies, and implementing interventions to reduce repeated self-harm. Patients and colleagues alike trust his meticulous approach to safely prescribing and closely monitoring psychiatric medications including lithium and high-dose antipsychotics ensuring the highest standards of safety in adult psychiatric rehabilitation and community mental health transformation.
Consultant Psychiatrist
Dr. Yazeed Alsanad is a Canadian board-certified Consultant Psychiatrist who brings a deeply empathetic, patient-first approach to complex mental health care. Drawing on 15 years of clinical experience across leading institutions in Canada, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, he currently serves as a Consultant Psychiatrist at Harley Street Medical Centre, Abu Dhabi. For Dr. AlSanad, exceptional psychiatric care means looking beyond the diagnosis to treat the whole person. He takes a naturally calm and thoughtful approach, blending rigorous medical accuracy with a deep respect for his patients’ long-term wellbeing and lived experiences.
In his practice, Dr. AlSanad specializes in adult and geriatric psychiatry, often stepping in to help patients navigate difficult-to-treat conditions like treatment-resistant depression, bipolar disorder, severe anxiety, OCD, and trauma. Because mental health recovery is rarely one-size-fits-all, he offers a highly personalized toolkit. This ranges from advanced medication management and talk therapies such as CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and DBT, to cutting-edge neurostimulation treatments like ECT and rTMS. Whether he is helping an older adult manage dementia or supporting a patient through complex medical recoveries involving bariatric surgery or oncology, his ultimate goal is always to help his patients reclaim their confidence and quality of life.
Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Center (ADSCC) is a specialized healthcare and research institution focused on regenerative medicine, cell therapy, and advanced biomedical research. Based in Abu Dhabi, the center combines scientific innovation with clinical expertise to deliver safe, evidence-based treatments aligned with international medical standards.
Through state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and researchers, ADSCC supports the development, processing, and clinical application of stem cell therapies. The center is committed to advancing medical knowledge through research, collaboration, and ethical practice, contributing to the UAE’s growing leadership in advanced healthcare.
Al Dhafra Hospital is a public healthcare facility providing comprehensive medical and surgical services to the surrounding community. The hospital delivers inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic services supported by modern clinical infrastructure and essential medical technologies.
Focused on patient safety, accessibility, and evidence-based care, Al Dhafra Hospital is supported by multidisciplinary healthcare teams working within standardized clinical governance frameworks. The hospital plays an important role in delivering reliable, high-quality care aligned with national and international healthcare standards.
Burjeel Clinics refers to the network of primary care and outpatient medical centres in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, operated by the private healthcare group Burjeel Holdings. These clinics provide accessible, community‑focused healthcare services covering general and family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women’s health, dental care, radiology, and basic diagnostics, helping patients manage preventive care, common illnesses and chronic conditions. They act as part of a wider “hub‑and‑spoke” healthcare model that connects patients needing more advanced treatment with Burjeel’s larger specialist hospitals and day‑surgery facilities.
Burjeel Hospital is a leading healthcare services provider in Abu Dhabi. The hospital delivers comprehensive, patient-focused care across multiple medical disciplines, supported by modern infrastructure and advanced medical technologies.
With a strong emphasis on clinical excellence, governance, and innovation, Burjeel Hospital brings together experienced healthcare professionals and multidisciplinary teams to provide high-quality services aligned with international standards. The organization plays a key role in strengthening Abu Dhabi’s healthcare ecosystem through continuous investment in medical capability, education, and specialized care.
Burjeel Medical City is a major quaternary‑care hospital in Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and one of the largest private healthcare facilities in the region. It spans over 1.2 million sq ft with more than 400 beds and offers comprehensive medical services across a wide range of specialties, including oncology, transplant medicine, neurosurgery, pediatrics, rehabilitation, and critical care.
The hospital is internationally accredited and known for advanced treatments, such as its Integrated Oncology & Palliative Care Centre accredited by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), 24/7 emergency services with a helipad, and state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic and surgical technologies. BMC combines world‑class clinical expertise with patient‑centered care for both local residents and international patients.
Cleveland Clinic is a healthcare facility providing comprehensive, specialized medical and surgical services supported by multidisciplinary clinical teams. The facility delivers inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and diagnostic care using modern clinical infrastructure and advanced medical technologies.
With an emphasis on patient safety, quality, and evidence-based treatment, Cleveland Clinic operates within standardized clinical governance frameworks. The facility plays an important role in delivering reliable, high-quality care aligned with national and international healthcare standards.
Mediclinic Airport Road Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital in Abu Dhabi providing comprehensive medical and surgical services across a wide range of clinical disciplines. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and focuses on delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
As part of the Mediclinic International network, the hospital emphasizes clinical excellence, safety, and evidence-based practice. Its experienced medical teams work collaboratively to deliver care aligned with international healthcare standards, supporting Abu Dhabi’s growing healthcare infrastructure.
NMC Royal Hospital is a multi-specialty hospital in Abu Dhabi providing a wide range of medical and surgical services. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies and is designed to deliver comprehensive, patient-focused care.
Supported by experienced physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams, the hospital emphasizes clinical quality, safety, and evidence-based practice. NMC Royal Hospital contributes to Abu Dhabi’s healthcare network by delivering services aligned with international medical standards.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) is a leading tertiary care hospital in Abu Dhabi providing advanced, complex, and critical care services across a wide range of medical specialties. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment technologies and is designed to support high-acuity patient care.
As part of Abu Dhabi’s public healthcare system, SSMC emphasizes clinical excellence, patient safety, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Supported by highly specialized medical teams, the hospital delivers evidence-based care aligned with international standards and plays a key role in medical education, research, and trauma care within the emirate.
