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Dr Hiba Salem

Verified Psychology Dubai

Dr Hiba Salem

2 years of experience 4.9 (12 verified reviews)

8,985+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hiba Salem at a glance

Dr Hiba Salem is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 14+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

For Direct Contact -

hsalem@sage-clinics.com  

+971568070696 (Whatsapp Only) 

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Hiba Salem is a dedicated psychologist with a focus on providing comprehensive mental health services to individuals, couples, and families. Her mission is to facilitate individuals' journeys toward improved mental well-being. She also specialises in palliative psychology and psycho-oncology, offering compassionate and evidence-based support to individuals and their families as they navigate the challenges of cancer.

Mrs. Salem completed a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the American University of Beirut. Following this, she completed a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counselling and Expressive Therapies from Lesley University in Cambridge (MA - USA) followed by another Master's Degree in Psychology from Boston University in Boston (MA -USA).

Before joining Sage Clinics, Mrs. Salem made significant contributions to the field of psychology while working at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. Her work emphasised a compassionate, evidence-based approach, allowing her the privilege of working with patients and their caregivers as they faced challenging psychological and medical conditions.

Mrs. Salem has gained experience working extensively in both the United States and Lebanon, providing her with insights into various clinical populations. Her expertise covers a wide range of mental health areas, including mood disorders, self-esteem difficulties, anxiety, phobias, OCD, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, personality disorders, stress management, palliative psychology (for chronically and terminally ill patients), oncology patients (from diagnosis into survivorship or palliative care), grief and bereavement.

In addition to her clinical expertise, Dr. Salem is affiliated with several prestigious organisations, including being an Associate Member of the American Psychological Association (APA), a member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS), a member of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology, and a member of the British Psychological Society. She is also licensed by the Community Development Authority.

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

— Dr Hiba Salem

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychology
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-128158 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-535CDEF1 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,301
Annual physical exam 99395 515
Vaccination administration 90471 1,083
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 484

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Hiba Salem in consultation
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Hiba Salem at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 136s
Meet Hiba Salem

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychology
    Hiba Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5031/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36415789 · cited by 93
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychology across AE
    Hiba Salem, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1989/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34016248 · cited by 111

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology 2026-03-05 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology? 2026-01-20 · 8 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hiba.salem@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

12 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
12 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Hiba Salem's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Hiba Salem treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

Dr Hiba Salem is one of 464 psychology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychology 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 Hiba Salem specialise in?

    Hiba Salem specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE. 14 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Hiba Salem treat?

    Hiba Salem treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hiba Salem practise?

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

  • What languages does Hiba Salem speak?

    Hiba Salem speaks English, Arabic.

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  • What do patients say about Hiba Salem?

    Hiba Salem has a verified rating of 4.94/5 from 12 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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