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Dr Emad Farrag
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Dr Emad Farrag

Psychiatry · Abu Dhabi

👤 2 years of experience

9,160+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
8 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr Emad Farrag is a highly experienced UK-trained Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and the Director of Children’s Services and Head of Psychiatry at Global Care Hospital in Abu Dhabi. He completed his medical degree at Ain Shams University, Egypt in 1995 followed by his general psychiatry training at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, UK. He later completed his advanced specialist training in child and adolescent psychiatry at the South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (UK). After completing his training, he became registered as an Approved Clinician under the Mental Health Act 1983 and registered as a Specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the General Medical Council (UK). He is also a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK).
During his time in Abu Dhabi, Dr Farrag contributed his expertise at The Maudsley Center and more recently at The American Center for Psychiatry & Neurology (ACPN), where he served as the Clinical Lead for the Adult ADHD Service. At ACPN, he pioneered the development of the first Adult ADHD care pathway in Abu Dhabi and worked closely with ADEK to determine Special Educational Needs (SEN) & People of Determination (PoD).
Dr Farrag brings a wealth of experience in child and adolescent psychiatry to his current role and holds special interests in the diagnosis, management, and treatment of various conditions, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and ADHD, adult ADHD, depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Farrag is a Founding Member and Executive Board Member of the United Kingdom ADHD Partnership (UKAP) and actively contributes to the UKAP Training Subcommittee. Here, he develops and delivers teaching modules aimed at raising awareness of ADHD in primary care, educational settings, and among parents.
Dr Farrag is a strong advocate for early detection and intervention in childhood and the smooth transition into adult ADHD care. His contributions include the development of a specialist clinic for Adult ADHD in the UK, working with one of the largest private mental health providers, and spearheading the first Specialised Adult ADHD Care Pathway in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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

— Dr Emad Farrag

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-887544 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-8D7AFE8E · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,781
Medication management 90833 3,042
CBT session (45m) 90834 173
Family therapy 90847 2,640

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

Office, team & in practice

Emad Farrag
HEADSHOT
Emad Farrag in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emad Farrag with the team
WITH TEAM
Emad Farrag at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Emad Farrag

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Emad Farrag, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9284/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32315106 · cited by 168
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Emad Farrag, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8838/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34575131 · cited by 154
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Emad Farrag, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5155/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33500311 · cited by 76
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Emad Farrag, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6761/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30937545 · cited by 102

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Abu Dhabi · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Abu Dhabi · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2025
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emad.farrag@euroclinics.example

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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.

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