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Dr Mohammed Aljaffer

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Mohammed Aljaffer

15 years of experience

4,580+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Mohammed Aljaffer at a glance

Dr Mohammed Aljaffer is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Mohammed Aljaffer is a distinguished Consultant Psychiatrist with a focus on complex and multifaceted areas of mental health. He provides expert assessment and management for a wide range of psychiatric conditions, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients.
His expertise covers several specialised fields, including Neuropsychiatry, which addresses the interface of psychiatric and neurological disorders, and Psychosomatic Medicine, which focuses on the relationship between physical and mental health. Dr Aljaffer also has a specialisation in Forensic Psychiatry, applying psychiatric knowledge to legal issues.
Dr Aljaffer holds a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery. He furthered his specialist training by completing a Canadian Fellowship in Neuropsychiatry and another in Forensic Psychiatry. He is also an Assistant Professor at a leading university's College of Medicine and holds a Master's degree in Business Administration.
He is committed to improving mental healthcare through education and policy. His professional interests include the integration of mental health services into primary care, supporting the wellbeing of medical students, and public education to reduce the stigma associated with mental health conditions.

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

— Dr Mohammed Aljaffer

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Riyadh (SA)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-546785 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-F0833C99 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,004
Medication management 90833 779
CBT session (45m) 90834 804
Family therapy 90847 1,945

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 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Mohammed Aljaffer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mohammed Aljaffer with the team
WITH TEAM
Mohammed Aljaffer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Mohammed Aljaffer

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Mohammed Aljaffer, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1138/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32881242 · cited by 193
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mohammed Aljaffer, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.7378/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38874974 · cited by 115
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Mohammed Aljaffer, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.8211/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37824698 · cited by 157
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Mohammed Aljaffer, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.1047/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31544545 · cited by 199

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 · mohammed.aljaffer@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 Mohammed Aljaffer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Mohammed Aljaffer 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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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    Mohammed Aljaffer specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

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  • Where does Mohammed Aljaffer practise?

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    Mohammed Aljaffer speaks English, Arabic.

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