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Dr Samir Shah
Psychiatry
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- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- CBT session (45m)
- Family therapy
About Dr Samir Shah
Dr Samir Shah is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and a Medical Director at Priory Hospital Altrincham. He specialises in the assessment and management of mental health conditions, with a particular interest and expertise in adult ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, psychosis, phobias, stress-related conditions and occupational mental health. Dr Shah graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). In the UK, he then completed his postgraduate psychiatric training across Greater Manchester hospitals and was awarded Membership to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2009. As a specialist registrar, Dr Shah gained further experience in Psychiatry including liaison psychiatry. In addition, he holds an MSc degree in Psychiatry from the highly-regarded University of Manchester and a PGDiploma in Health and Public Leadership (NorthWest Medical Leadership Programme). In recognition of his significant contribution to the field of psychiatry, he was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) in 2021. He was also shortlisted for the Psychiatrist of the Year award in 2020, at the RCPsych NW Division. With his priority always being to provide the best care and support to his patients, Dr Shah's approach includes consideration of the biological, psychological, and social factors impacting wellbeing, with a particular focus on stress and resilience. Dr Shah has held leadership positions within the NHS as college tutor, lead consultant, and clinical director prior to joining Priory Group.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) · GB
#GB-620783
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-720FEF32
Renewal due 2033
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AXA Healthcare Liability
2,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2012–2018
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (GB)
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2018–2022
Residency · Psychiatry
Universitat de Barcelona (GB)
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08
Junior consultant
Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
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| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 |
1,574 |
| Medication management | 90833 |
993 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 |
2,166 |
| Family therapy | 90847 |
1,427 |
Patient reviews
See all 107"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Psychiatry — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
CBT session (45m)
Family therapy
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 5
Selected publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.5207/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 99
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.7415/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 113
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.6168/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 175
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Additional publications
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry · European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Dr Samir Shah
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Dr Samir Shah is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Hindi.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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