Trust score 8/100
Dr. Simon Rubidge
👤 13 years of experience
5,456+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken
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
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,651 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 548 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,771 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 1,718 |
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 | 1,440.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 60 min | in_clinic | 900.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 7
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
DOI: 10.9231/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32613439 · cited by 118
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.8517/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31482282 · cited by 164
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
DOI: 10.6215/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37520134 · cited by 154
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
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
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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.
