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Dr. Rafia Rahim

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Rafia Rahim

2 years of experience

3,424+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rafia Rahim at a glance

Dr. Rafia Rahim is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Rafia Rahim is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist. With a career spanning over 27 years, she brings extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions in adults and adolescents. She completed her MBBS at Trivandrum Medical College under Kerala University in India, followed by certification in Psychiatry from the Arab Board of Medical Specialisation in Syria. She is also a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in the UK.
Dr Rahim began her career at the Behavioural Sciences Institute, part of Al Ain Hospital, a prominent tertiary-level teaching hospital under SEHA in the UAE. During her long tenure there, she provided both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her role also involved mentoring psychiatry residents, medical students, and interns, contributing to the next generation of mental health professionals.
At Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital, Dr Rahim offers specialised psychiatric care with a strong focus on culturally sensitive, patient-centred approaches. She is skilled in managing mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorders, schizophrenia, delusional and psychotic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She also treats adolescent psychiatric conditions from the age of 14 and has experience in managing adult ADHD. As part of her treatment strategies, she incorporates electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and conducts psychiatric assessments for patients undergoing surgery.
She is fluent in Arabic, English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

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

— Dr. Rafia Rahim

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-545043 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-87C8BA20 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,521
Medication management 90833 2,182
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,041
Family therapy 90847 2,636

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

Rafia Rahim
HEADSHOT
Rafia Rahim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafia Rahim with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafia Rahim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet Rafia Rahim

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.6944/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37406006 · cited by 92
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8992/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37873387 · cited by 174
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9935/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30663743 · cited by 104
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.2663/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37002491 · cited by 170

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 2025
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rafia.rahim@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. Rafia Rahim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Rafia Rahim 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

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  • What does Rafia Rahim specialise in?

    Rafia Rahim specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rafia Rahim treat?

    Rafia Rahim treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rafia Rahim practise?

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

  • What languages does Rafia Rahim speak?

    Rafia Rahim speaks English.

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