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Dr
Dr Samir Shah
Psychiatry
English
Hindi
2,771+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Samir Shah is an experienced Consultant Psychiatrist and a Medical Director at Priory Hospital Altrincham. He specialises in the assessment and management of mental health conditions, with a particular interest and expertise in adult ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, psychosis, phobias, stress-related conditions and occupational mental health.
Dr Shah graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). In the UK, he then completed his postgraduate psychiatric training across Greater Manchester hospitals and was awarded Membership to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2009. As a specialist registrar, Dr Shah gained further experience in Psychiatry including liaison psychiatry. In addition, he holds an MSc degree in Psychiatry from the highly-regarded University of Manchester and a PGDiploma in Health and Public Leadership (NorthWest Medical Leadership Programme).
In recognition of his significant contribution to the field of psychiatry, he was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) in 2021. He was also shortlisted for the Psychiatrist of the Year award in 2020, at the RCPsych NW Division.
With his priority always being to provide the best care and support to his patients, Dr Shah's approach includes consideration of the biological, psychological, and social factors impacting wellbeing, with a particular focus on stress and resilience. Dr Shah has held leadership positions within the NHS as college tutor, lead consultant, and clinical director prior to joining Priory Group.
Dr Shah graduated from the University of Mumbai in 2002 with a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). In the UK, he then completed his postgraduate psychiatric training across Greater Manchester hospitals and was awarded Membership to the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych) in 2009. As a specialist registrar, Dr Shah gained further experience in Psychiatry including liaison psychiatry. In addition, he holds an MSc degree in Psychiatry from the highly-regarded University of Manchester and a PGDiploma in Health and Public Leadership (NorthWest Medical Leadership Programme).
In recognition of his significant contribution to the field of psychiatry, he was elected as a Fellow of the prestigious Royal College of Psychiatrists (FRCPsych) in 2021. He was also shortlisted for the Psychiatrist of the Year award in 2020, at the RCPsych NW Division.
With his priority always being to provide the best care and support to his patients, Dr Shah's approach includes consideration of the biological, psychological, and social factors impacting wellbeing, with a particular focus on stress and resilience. Dr Shah has held leadership positions within the NHS as college tutor, lead consultant, and clinical director prior to joining Priory Group.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Samir Shah
Education & training
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2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
Career & appointments
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2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 1,574 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 993 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,166 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 1,427 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,080.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 120 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 18 · i10: 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.5207/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32138098 · cited by 99
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.7415/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38279193 · cited by 113
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Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
DOI: 10.6168/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33932017 · cited by 175
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Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
DOI: 10.9760/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 30968408 · cited by 197
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- European Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- World Psychiatric Association — Member · since 2023
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2023
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · samir.shah.2@euroclinics.example
