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Dr. Simon Rubidge

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Simon Rubidge

13 years of experience

5,456+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Simon Rubidge at a glance

Dr. Simon Rubidge is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Simon Rubidge is a Consultant Psychiatrist currently practicing at the Saudi German Hospital in Dubai. He is proficient in English and Afrikaans, bringing over 13 years of dedicated experience in psychiatry. Dr. Rubidge initially completed his medical education at the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 1992 and further enhanced his expertise with postgraduate training at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, in 2003. Licensed by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) and a member of the College of Psychiatrists of South Africa, Dr. Rubidge also holds full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) in the United Kingdom. Prior to his move to Dubai in 2023, he practiced extensively in both the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland and private settings in Somerset West, South Africa, specializing in a wide spectrum of mental health disorders.

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

— Dr. Simon Rubidge

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-299049 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-BAB90D1F · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,651
Medication management 90833 548
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,771
Family therapy 90847 1,718

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) 30 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Simon Rubidge in consultation
IN OFFICE
Simon Rubidge with the team
WITH TEAM
Simon Rubidge at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Simon Rubidge

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Simon Rubidge, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9231/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32613439 · cited by 118
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Simon Rubidge, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8517/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31482282 · cited by 164
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Simon Rubidge, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6215/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37520134 · cited by 154
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Simon Rubidge, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.4335/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32090474 · cited by 152

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 2014
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · simon.rubidge@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. Simon Rubidge's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Simon Rubidge 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. Simon Rubidge 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 Dubai 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 Dubai 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 Simon Rubidge specialise in?

    Simon Rubidge specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 23 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Simon Rubidge treat?

    Simon Rubidge treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Simon Rubidge practise?

    Simon Rubidge practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Simon Rubidge speak?

    Simon Rubidge speaks English, Afrikaans.

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