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Dr Ghiyath Tarfah

Psychiatry Dammam

Dr Ghiyath Tarfah

12 years of experience

7,270+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ghiyath Tarfah at a glance

Dr Ghiyath Tarfah is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dammam, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ghiyath Tarfah is a dedicated Specialist in Internal Medicine who provides comprehensive care for adult patients. He is committed to diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of medical conditions, offering his patients a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to their health and wellbeing.
Dr Tarfah earned his primary medical qualification from Damascus University in Syria, where he also completed a Master's degree in Internal Medicine. He has further pursued postgraduate studies in Gastroenterology and Hepatology, enhancing his expertise in these complex fields.
His clinical practice focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of conditions, including hormonal, blood, and infectious diseases. Dr Tarfah has a particular interest in managing chronic illnesses such as diabetes, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, and thyroid disorders, helping patients to manage their long-term health effectively.

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

— Dr Ghiyath Tarfah

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dammam (SA)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Dammam (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-767488 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-5F7917CF · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,389
Medication management 90833 2,050
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,821
Family therapy 90847 3,040

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 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ghiyath Tarfah in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ghiyath Tarfah with the team
WITH TEAM
Ghiyath Tarfah at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 129s
Meet Ghiyath Tarfah

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Ghiyath Tarfah, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.7818/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35739811 · cited by 8
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Ghiyath Tarfah, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9302/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36739434 · cited by 58
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Ghiyath Tarfah, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.4150/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39296723 · cited by 180
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Ghiyath Tarfah, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.3582/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37732215 · cited by 86

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ghiyath.tarfah@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 Ghiyath Tarfah's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ghiyath Tarfah 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.

Dr Ghiyath Tarfah is one of 322 psychiatry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dammam 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 Dammam 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 Ghiyath Tarfah specialise in?

    Ghiyath Tarfah specialises in Psychiatry in Dammam, SA.

  • What conditions does Ghiyath Tarfah treat?

    Ghiyath Tarfah treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ghiyath Tarfah practise?

    Ghiyath Tarfah practises in Dammam, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ghiyath Tarfah speak?

    Ghiyath Tarfah speaks English, Arabic.

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