Dr. Sameh Ibrahim
MD, MBBS, MSc, PhD, Board Certified
Dr. Sameh Ibrahim
MD, MBBS, MSc, PhD, Board Certified
Department: Mental Health Clinic
Specialty: Consultant Psychiatry
Interests: Adult, Child, adolescent and old age Psychiatry, women’s mental health, treatment of disorders like Depressive disorders, Anxiety disorders, Bipolar disorders, Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders, OCD, Sexual disorders, Panic disorder, Phobias, ADHD, Sleep disorders, Personality disorders, Dementias, Substance abuse and addiction treatment…, & Psychotherapy (Talking therapy) e.g. CBT, DBT, Psychoanalytical,… etc.
Languages: Arabic, English
Dr. Sameh Ibrahim is a highly qualified consultant psychiatrist with long and extensive experience (more than 20 years) in the field of psychiatry and mental health.
Dr. Sameh has attained multiple distinguished scientific qualifications. He has Doctorate degree (PhD) in psychiatry, Arab board in psychiatry, Egyptian board in psychiatry, Master’s degree (MSc) in Neuropsychiatry and Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBCHB).
Dr. Sameh has extensive international medical experience in the diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders gained form working and having positions in well-known reputable hospitals in Middle East and Gulf regions giving him the skills to deal with patients from different culture backgrounds.
Dr. Sameh is a Consultant Psychiatrist in Department of Health (DOH) Abu Dhabi and Dubai Health Authority (DHA). Before relocating to UAE, he worked as a consultant psychiatrist and head of emergency psychiatry department in Al Amal Mental Health Hospital in KSA. Moreover, he had long and extensive experience in working in well-known mental health hospitals in Kuwait and Egypt.
Dr. Sameh has a wide range of experience in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry. He has a patient centered approach with comprehensive treatment plan that include combination of psychopharmacology, psychotherapies and social interventions. To achieve the best outcome in treatment, he provides effective care for the patient based on the best worldwide evidence medicine and guidelines.
Dr. Sameh has a significant clinical experience in treating mental health problems of all levels of severity and complexity in children, adolescents, adults and old age people using a variety of approaches including pharmacological and psychological interventions.
Dr. Sameh believes in working collaboratively and compassionately with patients and their careers to find the most appropriate treatment for each individual patient. As a wholistic psychiatrist, with functional and integrative medicine approach, Dr. Sameh offers a highly refined medication treatment, supported by psychotherapy, focusing on all aspects of his patient`s physical health and wellbeing as well as improving the intrapsychic, interpersonal and life style aspects of their lives.
Dr. Sameh has a special interest and extensive expertise in psychotherapy (talking therapy). He provides different psychotherapy techniques in his practice such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Couples therapy, Marriage Counselling, Family therapy, Motivational interviewing, Individual and Group Psychotherapy. Moreover, he provides parenting counselling, School Consultations including school refusal and child being bullied in the school.
Besides his clinical experience, Dr. Sameh has been involved to teaching and research. He has provided teaching and training to psychiatry trainees and residents. He has participated in many research studies and published in international medical journals.
Dr. Sameh is a member of various well-known psychiatric and health associations such as the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and the European Psychiatric Association (EPA). Moreover, he has been active in many medical societies and volunteers in numerous events raising awareness about mental health in the region.
Services Provided:
- General Adult Psychiatry
- Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Old Age Psychiatry
- Substance use disorders
Management of anxiety disorders, depressive disorder, bipolar disorders, schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, phobias, panic disorder, trauma and stressor related disorders, personality disorders, sleep disorders, sexual disorders, gender dysphoria, eating disorder, dissociative disorders and somatic symptom and related disorders.
Management of neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorders, Tics disorders, Intellectual disabilities,…) and other psychiatric disorders.
Management of neurocognitive disorders (e.g. Alzheimer’s dementia and other types of dementias) and other psychiatric disorders.
Management of substance use disorders (e.g. Alcohol, Cannabis, Opioid (e.g. Heroin…), Stimulants (e.g. Cocaine,…), Sedatives and hypnotics, Hallucinogens, Inhalants, Tobacco,….), Smoking Cessation program and Non- substance addictive disorders (e.g. Gambling disorder, Internet addiction, shopping addiction,…).
- Women’s mental health and female reproductive psychiatry; pregnancy, post-partum psychiatric disorders and post-delivery psychiatric care. Psychiatric illnesses during pregnancy. Psychiatric difficulties accompanying menopause and infertility.
- Psychotherapy (talking therapy) such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Couples therapy, Marriage Counselling, Family therapy, Motivational interviewing, Individual and Group Psychotherapy, parenting counselling, School Consultations including school refusal and child being bullied in the school.
- Forensic psychiatry, Legal Medical & Psychiatric Consultations and mental capacity assessments. Fitness to Work & Impairment & Disability Assessments.
- Grief consultations and Anger management.
- Community Lectures.
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) used in treatment of many psychiatric disorders.
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