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Dr Emel Sheikho

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr Emel Sheikho

2 years of experience

5,101+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Emel Sheikho at a glance

Dr Emel Sheikho is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sheikho is a psychiatrist who provides compassionate and personalised care to patients. They are dedicated to helping patients achieve their mental health goals. Dr Sheikho utilises a range of evidence-based treatments to address a variety of mental health concerns.

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

— Dr Emel Sheikho

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-713135 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-F4F446C0 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,126
Medication management 90833 2,345
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,358
Family therapy 90847 339

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) 30 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emel Sheikho in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emel Sheikho with the team
WITH TEAM
Emel Sheikho at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Emel Sheikho

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Emel Sheikho, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8035/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32587533 · cited by 107
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Emel Sheikho, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.1382/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31121662 · cited by 129
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Emel Sheikho, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.3577/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32152376 · cited by 55
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Emel Sheikho, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.8589/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37073813 · cited by 93

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 2027
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emel.sheikho@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 Emel Sheikho's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Emel Sheikho 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 Emel Sheikho 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 Emel Sheikho specialise in?

    Emel Sheikho specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Emel Sheikho treat?

    Emel Sheikho treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Emel Sheikho practise?

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

  • What languages does Emel Sheikho speak?

    Emel Sheikho speaks English, Arabic, Serbian.

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