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Dr Samir Shah

Psychiatry Altrincham

Dr Samir Shah

4 years of experience

2,771+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Samir Shah at a glance

Dr Samir Shah is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Altrincham, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 24+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Altrincham, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Samir Shah is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and a Medical Director at Priory Hospital Altrincham. He specialises in the assessment and management of mental health conditions, with a particular interest and expertise in adult ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, psychosis, phobias, stress-related conditions and occupational mental health.
Dr Shah graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). In the UK, he then completed his postgraduate psychiatric training across Greater Manchester hospitals and was awarded Membership to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2009. As a specialist registrar, Dr Shah gained further experience in Psychiatry including liaison psychiatry. In addition, he holds an MSc degree in Psychiatry from the highly-regarded University of Manchester and a PGDiploma in Health and Public Leadership (NorthWest Medical Leadership Programme).
In recognition of his significant contribution to the field of psychiatry, he was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) in 2021. He was also shortlisted for the Psychiatrist of the Year award in 2020, at the RCPsych NW Division.
With his priority always being to provide the best care and support to his patients, Dr Shah's approach includes consideration of the biological, psychological, and social factors impacting wellbeing, with a particular focus on stress and resilience. Dr Shah has held leadership positions within the NHS as college tutor, lead consultant, and clinical director prior to joining Priory Group.

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

— Dr Samir Shah

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Altrincham (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Altrincham (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-620783 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-720FEF32 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,574
Medication management 90833 993
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,166
Family therapy 90847 1,427

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 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Samir Shah in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Samir Shah at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Samir Shah

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Samir Shah, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.5207/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32138098 · cited by 99
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Samir Shah, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7415/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38279193 · cited by 113
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Samir Shah, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6168/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33932017 · cited by 175
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Samir Shah, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9760/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30968408 · cited by 197

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · samir.shah.2@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 Samir Shah's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Samir Shah 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

Why local healthcare in Altrincham matters

Medical practice in United Kingdom is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Kingdom medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Altrincham 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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  • What does Samir Shah specialise in?

    Samir Shah specialises in Psychiatry in Altrincham, GB. 24 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Samir Shah treat?

    Samir Shah treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Samir Shah practise?

    Samir Shah practises in Altrincham, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Samir Shah speak?

    Samir Shah speaks English, Hindi.

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