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Dr. Bassem Badr

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Bassem Badr

8 years of experience

9,453+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Bassem Badr at a glance

Dr. Bassem Badr is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 33+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Bassem Badr is a highly qualified and experienced Assistant Professor and board certified Consultant Psychiatrist, with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of adult and adolescent psychiatry. With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Bassem has become a respected and highly sought-after professional in the mental health industry.
He is a Member and Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, with a Medical Doctorate and PhD in Psychiatry from the University of Suez Canal in Egypt. Dr. Bassem is also licensed as an Aviation Consultant Psychiatrist, with extensive experience in the management of different kinds of addiction disorders.
Dr. Bassem is an expert in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of mental health conditions, including personality, mood, depression, anxiety, sleeping and eating disorders, as well as early psychosis. His approach is based on a combination of the psyche, the soma, and the spirit through both scientific and philosophical overviews.
Aside from his clinical work, Dr. Bassem has also contributed to scientific research and publications in a number of medical journals, and is a talented writer in the field of social and psychological problems, with many publications in reputable newspapers and magazines. He has held senior roles in hospitals in Dubai, Kuwait and Egypt, and has been a lecturer and professor at several educational institutes, as well as a speaker and coordinator for various addiction treatment programs.

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

— Dr. Bassem Badr

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-782600 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-B86E5F67 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,933
Medication management 90833 2,042
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,957
Family therapy 90847 768

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

Bassem Badr
HEADSHOT
Bassem Badr in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bassem Badr with the team
WITH TEAM
Bassem Badr at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Bassem Badr

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Bassem Badr, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.2223/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34397349 · cited by 176
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Bassem Badr, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5619/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32243945 · cited by 178
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Bassem Badr, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8370/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31074255 · cited by 76

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 2019
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bassem.badr@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. Bassem Badr's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Bassem Badr treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

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

Dr. Bassem Badr is one of 244 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Bassem Badr specialise in?

    Bassem Badr specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 33 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Bassem Badr treat?

    Bassem Badr treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Bassem Badr practise?

    Bassem Badr practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Bassem Badr speak?

    Bassem Badr speaks English, Arabic.

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