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Dr Sokaina Almehdar

Psychiatry Jeddah

Dr Sokaina Almehdar

2 years of experience

4,214+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sokaina Almehdar at a glance

Dr Sokaina Almehdar is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sulaiman Al-Bukairi is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He currently practices at a leading psychological centre, where he provides specialised mental health care to adults. With a patient-centred approach, Dr Al-Bukairi is committed to helping individuals navigate complex psychological challenges and improve their overall well-being through evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the College of Medicine at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University and is currently a PhD researcher in Family and Marriage Psychology at King Abdulaziz University. Additionally, Dr Al-Bukairi has obtained a Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), underpinning his clinical practice with robust academic and practical training.
In his clinical practice, Dr Al-Bukairi specialises in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including severe anxiety, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). He is also skilled in managing behavioural disorders and personality fluctuations. His expertise extends to marital and family therapy, where he employs his advanced research knowledge to support couples and families in resolving conflicts and strengthening relationships.

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

— Dr Sokaina Almehdar

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Jeddah (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-460128 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-39E5EFAC · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,561
Medication management 90833 1,622
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,937
Family therapy 90847 700

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 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sokaina Almehdar in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sokaina Almehdar with the team
WITH TEAM
Sokaina Almehdar at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 65s
Meet Sokaina Almehdar

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Sokaina Almehdar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.9177/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36692256 · cited by 44
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Sokaina Almehdar, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9370/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31321179 · cited by 70

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2025
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sokaina.almehdar@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 Sokaina Almehdar's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Sokaina Almehdar treats, with the size of the national pool of Saudi Arabia doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr Sokaina Almehdar is one of 322 psychiatry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Jeddah matters

Medical practice in Saudi Arabia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Saudi Arabia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Jeddah 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 Sokaina Almehdar specialise in?

    Sokaina Almehdar specialises in Psychiatry in Jeddah, SA.

  • What conditions does Sokaina Almehdar treat?

    Sokaina Almehdar treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sokaina Almehdar practise?

    Sokaina Almehdar practises in Jeddah, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Sokaina Almehdar speaks English, Arabic.

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