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Dr. Saadia Arshad

Verified Psychiatry London

Dr. Saadia Arshad

2 years of experience 5.0 (4 verified reviews)

10,195+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Saadia Arshad at a glance

Dr. Saadia Arshad is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2020). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Saadia Arshad is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 22 years of experience in psychiatry. She holds dual roles as a Consultant Psychiatrist and Associate Medical Director with the NHS. Dr. Arshad is highly regarded for her holistic approach to managing mental health problems, skillfully combining psychopharmacology and psychological interventions to promote recovery and symptom control.

Dr. Arshad began her medical career at King Edward Medical University, graduating in 2001. She pursued her specialist training in psychiatry through the Charing Cross Scheme and at the renowned Institute of Psychiatry and Maudsley Hospital in London. She became a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2008. During her training, she further advanced her expertise by earning a Master’s degree in Epilepsy (MSc) with distinction from King’s College London.

With a particular focus on intellectual disabilities, Dr. Arshad previously served as Clinical Director for Intellectual Disabilities at a prominent NHS Trust in London. She is also an associate member of the Academy of Medical Educators UK and a member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILEA – UK). A recognised trainer, educator, and mentor for medical trainees, Dr. Arshad has completed advanced training as a Coach in Quality Improvement through the Institute of Health Improvement, US.

Dr. Arshad specialises in managing a wide range of conditions, including intellectual disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum conditions, and other neurodevelopmental disorders alongside Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, sleep problems and psychosis. Her extensive clinical expertise allows her to address a variety of challenges with compassion and precision, ensuring tailored treatment plans that meet the unique needs of her patients.

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

— Dr. Saadia Arshad

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-108044 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-4BEB0ED0 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,151
Medication management 90833 1,704
CBT session (45m) 90834 543
Family therapy 90847 1,706

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) 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Saadia Arshad
HEADSHOT
Saadia Arshad in consultation
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Saadia Arshad with the team
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Saadia Arshad at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Saadia Arshad

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Saadia Arshad, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.2768/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37221443 · cited by 2
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Saadia Arshad, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9221/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33175156 · cited by 104
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Saadia Arshad, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5105/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33701043 · cited by 54

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 · saadia.arshad@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

4 verified reviews
5.00
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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. Saadia Arshad's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Saadia Arshad treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom 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

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  • What does Saadia Arshad specialise in?

    Saadia Arshad specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Saadia Arshad treat?

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  • Where does Saadia Arshad practise?

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    Saadia Arshad speaks English.

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