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Dr Baraa Abdulkareem

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Baraa Abdulkareem

14 years of experience

4,710+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Baraa Abdulkareem at a glance

Dr Baraa Abdulkareem is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Baraa Abdulkareem is a Consultant Psychiatrist dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate mental health care. He offers a reassuring and professional environment for patients, focusing on delivering personalised treatment plans tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Dr Abdulkareem is committed to supporting his patients through their journey towards improved psychological well-being.
With a broad area of expertise, Dr Abdulkareem specialises in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of psychiatric conditions. His clinical interests include mood disorders, such as depression, as well as anxiety and fear disorders. He also has a focus on psychosomatic medicine, helping patients manage psychological stress and difficulties related to social and emotional relationships. He is experienced in providing care for both adults and older adults.
Dr Abdulkareem is highly qualified in his field. He holds the Saudi Board in Psychiatry and has furthered his expertise with a Master's degree in Sports Psychology. Additionally, he is certified in providing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), utilising evidence-based therapeutic approaches to achieve the best possible outcomes for his patients.

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

— Dr Baraa Abdulkareem

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-886089 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-81AA5223 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,933
Medication management 90833 2,522
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,589
Family therapy 90847 2,904

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

Office, team & in practice

Baraa Abdulkareem in consultation
IN OFFICE
Baraa Abdulkareem with the team
WITH TEAM
Baraa Abdulkareem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Baraa Abdulkareem

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Baraa Abdulkareem, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5771/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30285810 · cited by 8
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Baraa Abdulkareem, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8185/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39473480 · cited by 114

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 2013
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · baraa.abdulkareem@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 Baraa Abdulkareem's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Baraa Abdulkareem 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 Baraa Abdulkareem 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 Baraa Abdulkareem specialise in?

    Baraa Abdulkareem specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Baraa Abdulkareem treat?

    Baraa Abdulkareem treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Baraa Abdulkareem practise?

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

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    Baraa Abdulkareem speaks English, Arabic.

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