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Dr Wafaa Alqarzi

Psychiatry Riyadh

Dr Wafaa Alqarzi

11 years of experience

12,183+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Wafaa Alqarzi at a glance

Dr Wafaa Alqarzi is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Wafaa Alqarzi is a Senior Psychologist. She provides dedicated and compassionate care to her patients. Dr Alqarzi is committed to creating a supportive and understanding environment where patients can feel comfortable discussing their concerns and working towards their mental wellbeing.
Her approach is centred on evidence-based therapeutic techniques, tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. She is dedicated to helping patients develop effective coping strategies and achieve their personal goals for a healthier and more balanced life.
Dr Alqarzi holds a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology from King Saud University. She is a certified practitioner in dialectical behaviour therapy and interpersonal therapy, and is also a certified support group specialist.

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

— Dr Wafaa Alqarzi

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Riyadh (SA)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

SA — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#SA-640073 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-4E5CB42B · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,211
Medication management 90833 1,348
CBT session (45m) 90834 219
Family therapy 90847 550

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 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Wafaa Alqarzi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Wafaa Alqarzi with the team
WITH TEAM
Wafaa Alqarzi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Wafaa Alqarzi

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Wafaa Alqarzi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6437/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34876217 · cited by 94
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Wafaa Alqarzi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1112/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39176789 · cited by 164
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Wafaa Alqarzi, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2225/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30520931 · cited by 34
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across SA
    Wafaa Alqarzi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.5145/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35918057 · cited by 32

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · wafaa.alqarzi@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 Wafaa Alqarzi's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Wafaa Alqarzi 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 Wafaa Alqarzi is one of 322 psychiatry doctors indexed in Saudi Arabia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Saudi Arabia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Riyadh 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 Riyadh 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 Wafaa Alqarzi specialise in?

    Wafaa Alqarzi specialises in Psychiatry in Riyadh, SA.

  • What conditions does Wafaa Alqarzi treat?

    Wafaa Alqarzi treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Wafaa Alqarzi practise?

    Wafaa Alqarzi practises in Riyadh, SA. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Wafaa Alqarzi speak?

    Wafaa Alqarzi speaks Arabic.

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