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Dr Abdulqader Aljarad

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Abdulqader Aljarad

2 years of experience

5,033+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Abdulqader Aljarad at a glance

Dr Abdulqader Aljarad is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Abdulqader Aljarad is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a specialisation in Psychosomatic Medicine. He provides thoughtful and comprehensive care for adults facing a range of mental health challenges. Dr Aljarad is dedicated to understanding the complex relationship between mental and physical health to support his patients' overall wellbeing.
His clinical practice focuses on conditions such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. He also has a particular interest in psychotic disorders and the psychiatric conditions that can arise from other medical illnesses. His approach is centred on creating a supportive environment for diagnosis and management.
Dr Aljarad earned his medical degree (MBBS) from King Saud University in 2001 and completed his residency in psychiatry at the same institution, receiving the Saudi Specialty Certificate in Psychiatry in 2006. He furthered his expertise by completing a clinical fellowship in Psychosomatic Medicine at the University of Toronto in Canada in 2010. He is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Saudi Psychiatric Association.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Abdulqader Aljarad

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-806836 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-A8A3C0EA · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 988
Medication management 90833 523
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,284
Family therapy 90847 1,289

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Abdulqader Aljarad in consultation
IN OFFICE
Abdulqader Aljarad with the team
WITH TEAM
Abdulqader Aljarad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Abdulqader Aljarad

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Abdulqader Aljarad, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9982/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34493708 · cited by 97
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Abdulqader Aljarad, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9302/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39326508 · cited by 27
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Abdulqader Aljarad, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5261/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38243976 · cited by 125

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Riyadh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Riyadh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · abdulqader.aljarad@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Abdulqader Aljarad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Abdulqader Aljarad treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr Abdulqader Aljarad is one of 322 psychiatry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Riyadh carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Abdulqader Aljarad specialise in?

    Abdulqader Aljarad specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

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    Abdulqader Aljarad speaks English, Arabic.

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