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Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz

15 years of experience

2,396+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
2
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz at a glance

Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz is a dedicated Consultant specialising in Adult Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry. He provides compassionate and evidence-based care to his patients, focusing on creating a supportive environment to address a wide range of mental health concerns. His approach is centred on understanding each patient's unique circumstances to develop tailored and effective treatment plans.
Dr Binmahfooz is committed to the holistic well-being of his patients. He has a particular professional interest in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and its application in treating various psychiatric conditions. He works collaboratively with individuals to help them develop coping strategies and build resilience, empowering them on their path to recovery and improved mental health.
He obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in 2006. He later pursued further specialisation in France, earning a French Board in Psychiatry in 2012 and a University Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy in 2014, both from the University of Paris Diderot. He also completed a French Fellowship in Addiction at the same university in 2016.

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

— Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-964134 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-4DA350DD · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,786
Medication management 90833 373
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,146
Family therapy 90847 1,247

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 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ahmed Binmahfooz in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ahmed Binmahfooz with the team
WITH TEAM
Ahmed Binmahfooz at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Ahmed Binmahfooz

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Ahmed Binmahfooz, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.1311/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36048437 · cited by 119
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Ahmed Binmahfooz, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5093/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32173526 · cited by 61

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 2012
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ahmed.binmahfooz@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 Ahmed Binmahfooz's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ahmed Binmahfooz 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 Ahmed Binmahfooz 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 Ahmed Binmahfooz specialise in?

    Ahmed Binmahfooz specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Ahmed Binmahfooz treat?

    Ahmed Binmahfooz treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ahmed Binmahfooz practise?

    Ahmed Binmahfooz practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ahmed Binmahfooz speak?

    Ahmed Binmahfooz speaks English, Arabic, French.

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