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Dr. Rafia Rahim

Psychiatrie Dubai

Dr. Rafia Rahim

2 jaar ervaring

3,424+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Rafia Rahim at a glance

Dr. Rafia Rahim is a Psychiatrie practitioner based in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dubai, Verenigde Arabische Emiraten and the surrounding area.

Over

Dr Rafia Rahim is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist. With a career spanning over 27 years, she brings extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions in adults and adolescents. She completed her MBBS at Trivandrum Medical College under Kerala University in India, followed by certification in Psychiatry from the Arab Board of Medical Specialisation in Syria. She is also a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in the UK.
Dr Rahim began her career at the Behavioural Sciences Institute, part of Al Ain Hospital, a prominent tertiary-level teaching hospital under SEHA in the UAE. During her long tenure there, she provided both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care to individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her role also involved mentoring psychiatry residents, medical students, and interns, contributing to the next generation of mental health professionals.
At Medcare Royal Specialty Hospital, Dr Rahim offers specialised psychiatric care with a strong focus on culturally sensitive, patient-centred approaches. She is skilled in managing mood and anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorders, schizophrenia, delusional and psychotic disorders, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). She also treats adolescent psychiatric conditions from the age of 14 and has experience in managing adult ADHD. As part of her treatment strategies, she incorporates electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and conducts psychiatric assessments for patients undergoing surgery.
She is fluent in Arabic, English, Hindi, and Malayalam.

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

— Dr. Rafia Rahim

Opleiding & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatrie
    Universidad de Sevilla, Dubai (AE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatrie

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-545043 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Psychiatrie
#EB-87C8BA20 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,521
Medication management 90833 2,182
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,041
Family therapy 90847 2,636

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Rafia Rahim
HEADSHOT
Rafia Rahim in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafia Rahim with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafia Rahim at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 99s
Meet Rafia Rahim

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 9 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatrie outcomes
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.6944/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37406006 · geciteerd door 92
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatrie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8992/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37873387 · geciteerd door 174
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatrie outcomes
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9935/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30663743 · geciteerd door 104
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatrie in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafia Rahim, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.2663/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37002491 · geciteerd door 170

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 2025
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Sinds 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2025

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatrie
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatrie?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · rafia.rahim@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Geverifieerd
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Rafia Rahim's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Rafia Rahim treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigde Arabische Emiraten doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatrie

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

Dr. Rafia Rahim is one of 244 psychiatrie doctors indexed in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten. Browse psychiatrie doctors in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in Verenigde Arabische Emiraten is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Verenigde Arabische Emiraten 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 Rafia Rahim specialise in?

    Rafia Rahim specialises in Psychiatrie in Dubai, AE. 28 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Rafia Rahim treat?

    Rafia Rahim treats conditions within Psychiatrie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Rafia Rahim practise?

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

  • What languages does Rafia Rahim speak?

    Rafia Rahim speaks English.

  • How do I book an appointment with Rafia Rahim?

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