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Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi

Psychiatry Abu Dhabi

Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi

3 years of experience

12,819+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi at a glance

Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi is a Psychiatrist.
Dr Alkaabi is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric care to patients.
They are committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of psychiatry to deliver the highest standard of care.
Dr Alkaabi is fluent in both Arabic and English, enabling effective communication with a diverse range of patients.

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

— Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Abu Dhabi (AE)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-911722 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-BAAAEB2B · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,336
Medication management 90833 1,111
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,256
Family therapy 90847 581

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 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi with the team
WITH TEAM
Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7198/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35690700 · cited by 21
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2389/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37033378 · cited by 199
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9306/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32919792 · cited by 49
  4. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.8891/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32125687 · cited by 155

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2024
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · shaikha.gharib.salem.saif.alkaabi@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 Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi 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.

Dr Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi is one of 244 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Abu Dhabi matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Abu Dhabi 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 Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi specialise in?

    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi specialises in Psychiatry in Abu Dhabi, AE.

  • What conditions does Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi treat?

    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi practise?

    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi practises in Abu Dhabi, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi speak?

    Shaikha Gharib Salem Saif Alkaabi speaks English, Arabic.

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