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Dr Malak Jaafari

Psychiatry Jeddah

Dr Malak Jaafari

10 years of experience

8,350+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Malak Jaafari at a glance

Dr Malak Jaafari is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Jeddah, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Malak Jaafari is a dedicated Psychologist and Educational Consultant practising in Saudi Arabia. She is committed to providing comprehensive mental health care and educational support to her patients, fostering a safe and reassuring environment for individuals seeking guidance and treatment. Her patient-centred approach ensures that each individual receives tailored care to meet their unique psychological needs.
Dr Jaafari holds a Bachelor's degree in General Psychology from King Abdulaziz University. She has further advanced her clinical expertise by obtaining the American Board in Applied Behaviour Analysis, specifically focusing on the treatment of autism. Additionally, she holds professional classification from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, reflecting her strict adherence to high medical and ethical standards.
In her clinical practice, Dr Jaafari specialises in managing a wide range of psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, social phobia, and panic attacks. She is highly skilled in addressing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder. Her therapeutic approach incorporates evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), alongside specialised child behaviour modification techniques.

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

— Dr Malak Jaafari

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-771792 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-D9BBE97D · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 304
Medication management 90833 3,039
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,208
Family therapy 90847 2,213

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 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Malak Jaafari in consultation
IN OFFICE
Malak Jaafari with the team
WITH TEAM
Malak Jaafari at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 137s
Meet Malak Jaafari

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3160/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37978787 · cited by 77
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9053/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39762962 · cited by 143
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.1483/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32671857 · cited by 201
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Malak Jaafari, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.1680/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30584877 · cited by 83

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · malak.jaafari@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 Malak Jaafari's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Malak Jaafari 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 Malak Jaafari is one of 322 psychiatry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah 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 Jeddah 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 Malak Jaafari specialise in?

    Malak Jaafari specialises in Psychiatry in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Malak Jaafari treat?

    Malak Jaafari treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Malak Jaafari practise?

    Malak Jaafari practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Malak Jaafari speak?

    Malak Jaafari speaks English, Arabic.

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