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Dr Alaa Alhejaili

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Alaa Alhejaili

3 years of experience

4,400+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
7
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alaa Alhejaili at a glance

Dr Alaa Alhejaili 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, 2019). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alaa Alhejaili is a highly qualified Consultant specialising in mental health, providing dedicated support to individuals, couples, and families. She offers a reassuring and professional approach to help patients navigate various psychological and emotional challenges. Dr Alhejaili is skilled in working with adults, adolescents, and children, creating a supportive environment for all her patients.
Dr Alhejaili's extensive training was completed in both Saudi Arabia and the United States. She earned a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling from the University of Akron in the US. Her foundational Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education was awarded by King Abdulaziz University. Dr Alhejaili is also a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist.
With a focus on patient-centred care, Dr Alhejaili addresses a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders. She has a particular interest in helping with marital conflicts, children's behavioural issues, and difficulties in adjusting to significant life changes. Her therapeutic methods include play therapy, narrative therapy, and solution-focused approaches, tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient.

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

— Dr Alaa Alhejaili

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-437337 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-3C87079F · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,440
Medication management 90833 511
CBT session (45m) 90834 968
Family therapy 90847 1,541

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) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alaa Alhejaili in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alaa Alhejaili with the team
WITH TEAM
Alaa Alhejaili at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 81s
Meet Alaa Alhejaili

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Alaa Alhejaili, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6135/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39053219 · cited by 61
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Alaa Alhejaili, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2668/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37560936 · cited by 127
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Alaa Alhejaili, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2877/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33247260 · cited by 137

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 2024
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alaa.alhejaili@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 Alaa Alhejaili's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alaa Alhejaili 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 Alaa Alhejaili 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 Alaa Alhejaili specialise in?

    Alaa Alhejaili specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Alaa Alhejaili treat?

    Alaa Alhejaili treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Alaa Alhejaili practise?

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

  • What languages does Alaa Alhejaili speak?

    Alaa Alhejaili speaks English, Arabic.

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