Trust score 8/100
Dr Shaju George
👤 9 years of experience
5,596+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
8
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Shaju George is a highly regarded Specialist Psychiatrist in Dubai with almost 20 years of experience in the field. He is known for his exceptional ability to manage a wide range of mental health concerns while always keeping his patients' wellbeing as his primary objective. He obtained his MBBS in 1997 from the government medical college of Calicut University, Trichur, India, and later completed an MD and DPM from Kerala University’s government medical college in Kerala, India in 2004. Dr. Shaju's credentials also include a specialisation in Aviation Medicine, a rare expertise that sets him apart from many other psychiatrists in the region.
Dr. Shaju has worked in various institutions in India, such as the Louise Mount Hospital and Lourdes Hospital in Kerala, as well as with his own private practice. In the UAE, he has worked with prestigious healthcare organisations like NMC, Medeor Hospital, Dubai, and International Modern Hospital, where he is currently based. He has extensive experience managing patients with psychotic and mood disorders in psychiatric wards and has also served as the Unit Chief of Psychiatry, overseeing a team of mental health professionals and training new doctors.
Dr. Shaju's passion for psychology and medicine has led him to become an accomplished academic, with numerous publications and regular appearances at conferences and on the radio. He has outstanding communication skills and a compassionate demeanour, which helps him to understand his patients' concerns and connect with them on a personal level. Dr. Shaju's approach to medication is tailored to each patient's specific needs, and he follows a gradual and conservative pharmacotherapy plan.
Dr. Shaju is proficient in Child and Adult psychiatry for all ages and genders, and his expertise extends from typical psychiatric evaluations and pharmacotherapy, to performing therapeutic models like CBT and other approaches of psychological interventions for mental illnesses. He can treat a wide range of disorders and ailments, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, ADHD, panic disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Dr. Shaju's ultimate goal is to alleviate his patients' suffering while staying up-to-date with the latest advances in his field.
Dr. Shaju has worked in various institutions in India, such as the Louise Mount Hospital and Lourdes Hospital in Kerala, as well as with his own private practice. In the UAE, he has worked with prestigious healthcare organisations like NMC, Medeor Hospital, Dubai, and International Modern Hospital, where he is currently based. He has extensive experience managing patients with psychotic and mood disorders in psychiatric wards and has also served as the Unit Chief of Psychiatry, overseeing a team of mental health professionals and training new doctors.
Dr. Shaju's passion for psychology and medicine has led him to become an accomplished academic, with numerous publications and regular appearances at conferences and on the radio. He has outstanding communication skills and a compassionate demeanour, which helps him to understand his patients' concerns and connect with them on a personal level. Dr. Shaju's approach to medication is tailored to each patient's specific needs, and he follows a gradual and conservative pharmacotherapy plan.
Dr. Shaju is proficient in Child and Adult psychiatry for all ages and genders, and his expertise extends from typical psychiatric evaluations and pharmacotherapy, to performing therapeutic models like CBT and other approaches of psychological interventions for mental illnesses. He can treat a wide range of disorders and ailments, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, autism, ADHD, panic disorders, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Dr. Shaju's ultimate goal is to alleviate his patients' suffering while staying up-to-date with the latest advances in his field.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Shaju George
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Psychiatry
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 134 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 1,473 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 3,046 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 1,491 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 30 min | in_clinic | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 60 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.4416/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33951466 · cited by 75
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7548/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35776270 · cited by 105
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.3171/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39464183 · cited by 103
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7453/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37942120 · cited by 61
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 2018
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · shaju.george@euroclinics.example
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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