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Dr Lujain Althagafi
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Dr Lujain Althagafi

Psychiatry · Riyadh

👤 15 years of experience

5,069+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
8 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Lujain Althagafi is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a focus on developmental disabilities and child and adolescent psychiatry. She is dedicated to improving the quality of life for her patients by providing support and appropriate interventions to foster personal and social growth. Dr Althagafi assesses, diagnoses, and treats a range of psychiatric and behavioural disorders affecting children, adolescents, and adults.
Her areas of expertise include managing conditions such as anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in both young people and adults. She also specialises in developmental disorders, including intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and learning and communication disorders.
Dr Althagafi earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah. Following her initial training in psychiatry, she obtained both the Saudi and Arab Board certifications in Psychiatry. Dr Althagafi furthered her specialisation by completing two Canadian fellowships at Queen's University in Canada, one in Developmental Disability in Children, Adolescents, and Adults, and another in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

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

— Dr Lujain Althagafi

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-906161 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-EE58ADF9 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,975
Medication management 90833 2,368
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,487
Family therapy 90847 2,754

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 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lujain Althagafi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lujain Althagafi with the team
WITH TEAM
Lujain Althagafi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 88s
Meet Lujain Althagafi

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Lujain Althagafi, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5758/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39154875 · cited by 178
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lujain Althagafi, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3067/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38221238 · cited by 104
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Lujain Althagafi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.2827/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34264072 · cited by 46

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lujain.althagafi@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.

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