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Dr. Joao Lourenco

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Joao Lourenco

13 years of experience

1,853+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Joao Lourenco at a glance

Dr. Joao Lourenco is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Joao Lourenco is a psychiatrist. Dr. Lourenco supports children, adolescents, and families in overcoming challenges. They provide a safe and empathetic environment for individuals to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop coping strategies. Dr. Lourenco believes in a collaborative approach to care, working closely with individuals to develop personalised treatment plans.

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

— Dr. Joao Lourenco

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-971668 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-2E506BFB · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,116
Medication management 90833 1,483
CBT session (45m) 90834 492
Family therapy 90847 2,873

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) 120 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joao Lourenco in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joao Lourenco with the team
WITH TEAM
Joao Lourenco at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Joao Lourenco

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 16

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joao Lourenco, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8261/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31311994 · cited by 25
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Joao Lourenco, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5690/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30368337 · cited by 147
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joao Lourenco, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.2710/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37852227 · cited by 93
  4. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Joao Lourenco, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.5151/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39343945 · cited by 143

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 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 · joao.lourenco@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. Joao Lourenco's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Joao Lourenco 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. Joao Lourenco 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 Joao Lourenco specialise in?

    Joao Lourenco specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Joao Lourenco treat?

    Joao Lourenco treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Joao Lourenco practise?

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

  • What languages does Joao Lourenco speak?

    Joao Lourenco speaks English, Portuguese.

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