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Dr. Yasir Abbasi
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Dr. Yasir Abbasi

Psychiatry · Dubai

👤 2 years of experience

2,468+ Patients seen
2 Years in practice
6 Publications
3 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Yasir Abbasi is a Consultant Psychiatrist and the Chief Medical Officer and Managing Director of Ardens Medical Center. He specialises in General Adult Psychiatry and Substance Misuse Psychiatry, with extensive clinical and leadership experience in both the United Kingdom and the UAE.
Dr. Abbasi graduated with an MBBS from Hamdard College of Medicine in 2001 and went on to complete a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Nottingham in 2007. He achieved Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in General Adult and Substance Misuse Psychiatry in 2007 and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 2019.
Throughout his career, Dr. Abbasi has held senior roles and contributed to policy development with NHS England. Previously serving as Executive Medical Director, he supervised multiple addiction services across the UK and has presented his expertise at the Houses of Parliament on multiple occasions. In addition, he is involved in research, holding a professorship at Liverpool John Moores University and actively publishing in peer-reviewed journals. 
Clinically, he treats mood disorders associated with addiction, psychosis, alcohol and drug dependence, prescription medication misuse, and behavioural addictions.

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

— Dr. Yasir Abbasi

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-25810 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-4D87A895 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,938
Medication management 90833 413
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,954
Family therapy 90847 119

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 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Yasir Abbasi
HEADSHOT
Yasir Abbasi in consultation
IN OFFICE
Yasir Abbasi with the team
WITH TEAM
Yasir Abbasi at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Yasir Abbasi

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Yasir Abbasi, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.4357/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39872234 · cited by 87
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Yasir Abbasi, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2001/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37154498 · cited by 189

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 2027
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · yasir.abbasi@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.

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