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Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei

16 years of experience

6,557+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei at a glance

Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei is a highly qualified psychiatrist. The doctor specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioural disorders. They assess patients through a variety of methods, such as observation and psychological testing. Dr Sanaei helps patients by using a range of treatment methods, including therapy and medication.
Dr Sanaei has a compassionate and understanding approach, creating a safe and supportive environment for patients to discuss their concerns openly. They are committed to providing personalised care tailored to each patient's unique needs.

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

— Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-771099 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-6043DC4E · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 869
Medication management 90833 90
CBT session (45m) 90834 701
Family therapy 90847 712

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) 90 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emad Ahmad Sanaei in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emad Ahmad Sanaei with the team
WITH TEAM
Emad Ahmad Sanaei at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Emad Ahmad Sanaei

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Emad Ahmad Sanaei, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.8802/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31990286 · cited by 48
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Emad Ahmad Sanaei, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5753/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34202047 · cited by 34
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Emad Ahmad Sanaei, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8470/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33196165 · cited by 188
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Emad Ahmad Sanaei, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.5719/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37544709 · cited by 46

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 2011
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emad.ahmad.sanaei@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 Emad Ahmad Sanaei's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Emad Ahmad Sanaei 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 Emad Ahmad Sanaei 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 Emad Ahmad Sanaei specialise in?

    Emad Ahmad Sanaei specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Emad Ahmad Sanaei treat?

    Emad Ahmad Sanaei treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Emad Ahmad Sanaei practise?

    Emad Ahmad Sanaei practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Emad Ahmad Sanaei speak?

    Emad Ahmad Sanaei speaks English, Arabic.

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