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Dr. Sobia Nasim

Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Sobia Nasim

14 years of experience

3,453+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Sobia Nasim at a glance

Dr. Sobia Nasim is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 21+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Sobia Nasim is a Consultant in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the Jumeirah branch of Medcare Medical Centre. She completed her MBBS degree, followed by comprehensive training in Psychiatry at The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland (RCSI) in Dublin, where she earned her MRCPsych (Member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists UK). Dr. Nasim further honed her expertise with a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Ireland, alongside a Diploma in Health Service Management from the UK. She holds membership in The College of Psychiatrists, Ireland, and is trained in the Autism Diagnostic Schedule (ADOS). 
Having initially contributed to the development of Child Psychiatry services in Brunei, Dr. Nasim gained valuable cross-cultural experience before returning to Ireland to complete her Higher Specialist Training in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Her professional journey includes roles within the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) in Ireland, where she led and supervised multidisciplinary teams.
Dr. Nasim's approach to patient care is personalised, recognising the unique needs of each individual and their family. She specialises in treating a wide range of conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, PTSD, eating disorders, psychosis, Autism, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and emotional dysregulation. Collaborating closely with parents and patients, she ensures clarity and understanding throughout the treatment process. Additionally, Dr. Nasim manages parenting issues, behavioural challenges, school refusal, attachment disorders, and conducts thorough suicide risk assessments.
As an experienced Child Psychiatrist, Dr. Nasim employs specialised assessment techniques tailored to the developmental needs of her young patients, emphasising detailed evaluation and risk assessment.

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

— Dr. Sobia Nasim

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-156604 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-CAE8EDE5 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,894
Medication management 90833 537
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,134
Family therapy 90847 715

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 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Sobia Nasim in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Sobia Nasim

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Sobia Nasim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.5400/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30081956 · cited by 195
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Sobia Nasim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8800/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34456698 · cited by 153

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 2013
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sobia.nasim@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. Sobia Nasim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Sobia Nasim 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. Sobia Nasim 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 Sobia Nasim specialise in?

    Sobia Nasim specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 21 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Sobia Nasim treat?

    Sobia Nasim treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sobia Nasim practise?

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

  • What languages does Sobia Nasim speak?

    Sobia Nasim speaks English.

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