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Dr Asfar Afridi
👤 10 jaar ervaring
2,361+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken
Over
Dr Asfar Afridi is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist at Medcare Medical Centre Jumeirah with over 20 years of experience. He completed his medical graduation in 1999. He then moved to Dublin, Ireland, and completed further training within the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) accredited programme.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
In 2007, he became Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom and in 2009, became Member of the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. In addition Dr Afridi also completed Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry from Royal College of Physicians (2004), Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2009), a Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin (2008), and received his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry (2013) from the College of Psychiatrists in Ireland. He practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei from 2013 to 2017 and in Ireland between 2018 and 2023 before relocating to the UAE.
In addition the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the United Kingdom has awarded him the Fellowship of the College as mark of distinction and recognition of his contributions to field of psychiatry.
Dr Afridi has expertise in a wide range of mental health conditions, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, delusional disorders, bipolar affective disorders, and personality disorders. He is also trained in grief, depression, stress, suicidal ideation, schizophrenia, postnatal depression, and addiction, as well as the management of anxiety disorders, panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-partum psychosis, and behavioural and psychological symptoms in dementia.
Alongside his clinical work at Medcare, Dr Afridi has a keen interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. He has written and produced an award-winning short film addressing how childhood trauma manifests in different cultures.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Asfar Afridi
Opleiding & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Psychiatrie
Carrière & aanstellingen
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Vergunningen & verzekering
Medische licenties
AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Boardcertificeringen
European Board of Psychiatrie
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file
Uitgevoerde procedures
| Procedure | Code | Levenslang aantal |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 659 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,820 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,899 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 214 |
Diensten & prijzen
| Dienst | Duur | Modaliteit | Prijs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,620.00 EUR |
Praktijk, team & in praktijk
Video's
Onderzoek & publicaties
h-index: 6 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatrie across AE
DOI: 10.5908/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39951650 · geciteerd door 158
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatrie
DOI: 10.3635/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36100732 · geciteerd door 188
Uitgenodigde lezingen
- Practical updates in Psychiatrie European Annual Congress (Psychiatrie) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatrie National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract
Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen
Onderscheidingen
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatrie — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Lidmaatschappen
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · Sinds 2017
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · Sinds 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2017
Artikelen van deze arts
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatrie
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatrie?
Voor internationale patiënten
- Coördinator
- Patient liaison · asfar.afridi@euroclinics.example
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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