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Dr Ghada Kesnawy

Psychiatry Jeddah

Dr Ghada Kesnawy

13 years of experience

8,288+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghada Kesnawy at a glance

Dr Ghada Kesnawy is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Jeddah, 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, 2009). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ghada Kesnawy is a highly dedicated Senior Counselling Psychologist who provides comprehensive psychological care for children, adolescents, and adults. She is deeply committed to offering a reassuring and supportive environment for her patients, helping them navigate various emotional and psychological challenges. As a skilled Psychologist, she focuses on delivering evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to the unique needs of each individual, ensuring the highest standard of mental health care.
Dr Kesnawy holds both a Master's degree and a PhD in Counselling Psychology. She is officially classified and recognised by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Throughout her academic and professional journey, she has served as a lecturer at Umm Al-Qura University and has undergone extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.
In her clinical practice, Dr Kesnawy has a profound interest in family counselling and supporting families of individuals with special needs. She has developed specialised therapeutic programmes to assist patients overcoming speech difficulties, such as stuttering. Furthermore, she is highly proficient in administering and interpreting a wide array of psychometric and diagnostic assessments, including intelligence quotients for all ages, autism scales, and personality inventories, allowing for precise and effective treatment planning.

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

— Dr Ghada Kesnawy

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-886033 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-9B3FD31D · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,685
Medication management 90833 1,802
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,925
Family therapy 90847 3,008

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 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ghada Kesnawy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghada Kesnawy with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghada Kesnawy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Ghada Kesnawy

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ghada Kesnawy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7804/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32500158 · cited by 64
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Ghada Kesnawy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.9559/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38657393 · cited by 26
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ghada Kesnawy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.5668/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39311394 · cited by 20
  4. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Ghada Kesnawy, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.3459/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36331141 · cited by 174

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ghada.kesnawy@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 Ghada Kesnawy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ghada Kesnawy 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Ghada Kesnawy specialise in?

    Ghada Kesnawy specialises in Psychiatry in Jeddah, SA.

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    Ghada Kesnawy treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghada Kesnawy practise?

    Ghada Kesnawy practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Ghada Kesnawy speaks English, Arabic.

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