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Dr. Hussein Omar

Psychiatry Abu Dhabi

Dr. Hussein Omar

7 years of experience

10,236+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Hussein Omar at a glance

Dr. Hussein Omar is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 27+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Hussein Omar is a consultant psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK, with a distinguished career in psychiatry that spans over 25 years.
Dr. Omar currently serves as a consultant psychiatrist at the London Consulting Medical Center in Abu Dhabi and also a consultant psychiatrist for students at New York University Abu Dhabi. He has previously held consultant positions in the National Service Hospitals (NHS England), working in prestigious university hospitals such as Imperial College London Hospitals, University College London Hospitals, King’s College London Hospitals, and St. George University Hospitals.
He is a founding member of the Association of Arab Psychiatrists in Britain since 2004 and a former member of the Examination Standards Committee at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, England. Dr. Omar has also served as a supervisor and examiner for students at Imperial College London and University College London.
Dr. Omar is the founder of the Psychiatric Club in Abu Dhabi since 2020 and a former member of the Scientific Committee of the Annual Conference of Psychiatry at the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology in Abu Dhabi.
Dr. Omar has actively participated in numerous international psychiatry conferences, delivering talks, chairing discussion sessions, and publishing scientific research papers. He has contributed significantly to mental health awareness through articles in daily newspapers, radio and television interviews, and podcasts in London, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai. He is the creator of the “مساحة سلام" podcast, in which he hosts couargeous people who recovered from mental health issues and are keen to share their inspiring journeys with the world to instil hope for a bettr future.
Dr. Omar has authored and published research on psychological therapies for borderline personality disorder. He has also published several scientific papers in peer-reviewed international journals and presented research projects at international conferences.
Dr. Omar is among the pioneers in the diagnosis and treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADHD) in adults since 2013. He alos has significant experience in tretaing eating disorders and personality disorders. He has a keen interest in sports psychology, focusing on mental health for athletes. Additionally, Dr. Omar is very interested in helping people who pursue personal development, psychological growth, emotional regulation.

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

— Dr. Hussein Omar

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Abu Dhabi (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-23810 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-C37531A2 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 999
Medication management 90833 616
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,903
Family therapy 90847 1,226

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 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hussein Omar
HEADSHOT
Hussein Omar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hussein Omar with the team
WITH TEAM
Hussein Omar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Hussein Omar

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Hussein Omar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6505/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35782736 · cited by 106
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Hussein Omar, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3086/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30411645 · cited by 24
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Hussein Omar, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.4827/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39274694 · cited by 46
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Hussein Omar, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6661/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31468228 · cited by 36

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 2020
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hussein.omar@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. Hussein Omar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Hussein Omar 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. Hussein Omar 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Abu Dhabi 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 Hussein Omar specialise in?

    Hussein Omar specialises in Psychiatry in Abu Dhabi, AE. 27 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Hussein Omar treat?

    Hussein Omar treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Hussein Omar practise?

    Hussein Omar practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Hussein Omar speak?

    Hussein Omar speaks English, Arabic.

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