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Dr. Viola Fahmy

Psychiatry London

Dr. Viola Fahmy

10 years of experience

9,882+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Viola Fahmy at a glance

Dr. Viola Fahmy is a Psychiatry practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Viola Youssef Amin Fahmy is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with over 13 years of service in the NHS. She currently practices at South London and The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, where she has been a Consultant Psychiatrist since February 2018. In addition to her work at South London and The Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, Dr. Fahmy has also held a Consultant and Lead Clinician position at the Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust since 2012.
Dr. Fahmy qualified in 1989 with a MB BCh from Cairo University and has been on the General Medical Council Specialist Register in Old Age Psychiatry since 2012. With her extensive experience in psychiatry, she is highly skilled in providing patient-centred care, particularly in the areas of old age psychiatry. 
As a senior psychiatrist, Dr. Fahmy plays a pivotal role in both clinical practice and leadership, helping guide and shape psychiatric care for individuals with complex mental health needs.

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

— Dr. Viola Fahmy

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-210737 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-C34BE210 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,220
Medication management 90833 723
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,092
Family therapy 90847 201

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) 120 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Viola Fahmy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Viola Fahmy with the team
WITH TEAM
Viola Fahmy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Viola Fahmy

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Viola Fahmy, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3486/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31032670 · cited by 25
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Viola Fahmy, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2013/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36068799 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · viola.youssef.amin.fahmy@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. Viola Fahmy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Viola Fahmy treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

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

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Viola Fahmy specialise in?

    Viola Fahmy specialises in Psychiatry in London, GB. 37 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Viola Fahmy treat?

    Viola Fahmy treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Viola Fahmy practise?

    Viola Fahmy practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Viola Fahmy speak?

    Viola Fahmy speaks English.

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