Dr. Asfar Afridi
Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, (FRCPsych) London, U.K. Member of The Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), London, UK. Member of College of Psychiatrists (MCPsych.I), Ireland. Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in General Adult Psychiatry. Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry, from Royal College of Physicians, Dublin, Ireland. Diploma in Management for Medical Doctors, from Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Higher Diploma in Psychotherapy Studies from University College Dublin, Ireland.
Consultant psychiatrist with 22 years' experience treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and complex mental health conditions
Mental Health (Psychiatry)ConsultantBrain, Nerves & Mental Health
Experience
20 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Pashto, Punjabi, Urdu
Location
Jumeirah, Dubai
Sees
adults
- ✦Over 22 years of experience in psychiatry across multiple countries
- ✦Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK
- ✦Produced award-winning mental health awareness film 'Bottle Ka Jinn'
- ✦Specialist expertise in cultural psychiatry and trauma-informed care
About Dr. Asfar Afridi
Dr. Asfar Afridi is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Medcare Camali Clinic in Jumeirah, with over 22 years of clinical experience. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (UK) and completed his specialist training in General Adult Psychiatry through the Royal College of Psychiatrists accredited program in Dublin, Ireland, beginning in 2003. Before joining Medcare, he practiced as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Brunei (2013–2017) and Ireland (2018–2023).
Dr. Afridi's clinical expertise spans a broad range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, personality disorders, PTSD, OCD, eating disorders, substance addiction, and post-partum psychosis. He also has extensive experience managing stress-related conditions, grief, suicidal ideation, trauma-related disorders, and behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia.
He holds additional qualifications in psychotherapy and medical management, and has a strong interest in cultural psychiatry and mental health awareness. Dr. Afridi is fluent in English, Hindi/Urdu, Punjabi, and Pashto, enabling him to work effectively with diverse patient populations. His commitment to mental health advocacy is reflected in his award-winning short film 'Bottle Ka Jinn,' which explores how childhood trauma manifests across different cultures.
Special interests: cultural psychiatry, mental health awareness, trauma-informed care.
A good choice if you…
- ✓need treatment for depression, anxiety, or stress-related conditions
- ✓are dealing with trauma, PTSD, or grief
- ✓want a psychiatrist fluent in South Asian languages and culturally aware
- require specialist care for bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, or eating disorders
