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Dr Sahar Hayek

Psychiatry Jeddah

Dr Sahar Hayek

11 years of experience

12,670+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
10
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sahar Hayek at a glance

Dr Sahar Hayek is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sahar Hayek is a dedicated and highly qualified Psychologist and Psychotherapist. She is committed to helping patients achieve psychological well-being and an improved quality of life. With a compassionate and evidence-based approach, she provides comprehensive mental health care to individuals and families, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all her patients.
Dr Hayek holds a Master's degree in Counselling and Clinical Psychology. She is a fully licensed practitioner, certified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Her rigorous academic background and professional training enable her to deliver high-quality psychological care tailored to the unique needs of each patient.
In her clinical practice, Dr Hayek specialises in clinical, marital, and family psychotherapy. She is highly proficient in utilising advanced therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. Through these evidence-based interventions, she assists patients in navigating complex emotional challenges, fostering resilience, and restoring mental harmony.

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

— Dr Sahar Hayek

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Jeddah (SA)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-239995 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-F787A3AC · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 365
Medication management 90833 1,914
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,149
Family therapy 90847 304

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 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sahar Hayek in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sahar Hayek with the team
WITH TEAM
Sahar Hayek at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 113s
Meet Sahar Hayek

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sahar Hayek, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9054/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35296899 · cited by 16
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Sahar Hayek, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3717/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36730329 · cited by 194
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Sahar Hayek, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.8601/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32252765 · cited by 124
  4. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Sahar Hayek, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.4023/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 34258461 · cited by 118

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 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sahar.hayek@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 Sahar Hayek's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Sahar Hayek 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 Sahar Hayek 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 Sahar Hayek specialise in?

    Sahar Hayek specialises in Psychiatry in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Sahar Hayek treat?

    Sahar Hayek treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sahar Hayek practise?

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

  • What languages does Sahar Hayek speak?

    Sahar Hayek speaks English, Arabic.

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