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Zahra Poonawala

Psychology Dubai

Zahra Poonawala

15 years of experience

2,880+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
11
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Zahra Poonawala at a glance

Zahra Poonawala is a Psychology practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Zahra Poonawala is a highly qualified professional dedicated to providing compassionate and effective psychological support. They work collaboratively with individuals and families seeking to address a wide range of emotional, psychological, and relational challenges. Their approach integrates various therapeutic modalities to create a personalised and holistic experience for each person. With a focus on promoting emotional well-being, Zahra Poonawala empowers individuals to navigate life's complexities and achieve lasting positive change. Their expertise extends to various areas of mental health, making them a valuable resource for those seeking support and guidance on their journey towards improved mental and emotional well-being.

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

— Zahra Poonawala

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Psychology
    UAB Barcelona, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-283298 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychology
#EB-EA165B89 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,615
Annual physical exam 99395 289
Vaccination administration 90471 2,081
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 438

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zahra Poonawala in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zahra Poonawala with the team
WITH TEAM
Zahra Poonawala at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 131s
Meet Zahra Poonawala

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Zahra Poonawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2236/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31719856 · cited by 191
  2. Outcomes of Psychology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zahra Poonawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4415/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37361279 · cited by 141
  3. European registry analysis of Psychology outcomes
    Zahra Poonawala, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36924948 · cited by 139

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychology — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychology
  • Awareness When should you see a psychology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · zahra.poonawala@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

Zahra Poonawala's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Zahra Poonawala treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychology

Zahra Poonawala is one of 464 psychology doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychology 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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  • What does Zahra Poonawala specialise in?

    Zahra Poonawala specialises in Psychology in Dubai, AE.

  • What conditions does Zahra Poonawala treat?

    Zahra Poonawala treats conditions within Psychology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Zahra Poonawala practise?

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

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    Zahra Poonawala speaks English, Hindi.

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