Trust score 8/100
Dr Asfar Afridi
👤 10 years of experience
2,361+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Asfar Afridi is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist at Medcare Medical Centre Jumeirah with over 20 years of experience. He completed his medical graduation in 1999. He then moved to Dublin, Ireland, and completed further training within the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) accredited programme.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Asfar Afridi
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 659 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,820 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,899 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 214 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 90 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,620.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 6 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
DOI: 10.5908/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39951650 · cited by 158
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.3635/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36100732 · cited by 188
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · asfar.afridi@euroclinics.example
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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