
Consultant psychiatrist with 27 years' experience treating depression, anxiety, and childhood behavioral disorders
Experience
27 years
Languages
Arabic, English
Location
Sharjah
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Riadh Khudhier is a psychiatrist with over 27 years of clinical experience based in Sharjah. He trained at the University of Baghdad, completing his Iraqi Board Specialization in Psychiatry in 1993 and his Arab Board Specialization in 2000. He has held senior teaching positions including Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor at RAK University's College of Medicine and Health Science (2009–2020), where he taught medical students and interns, and has served as faculty at Sebha University in Libya, Sharjah University, and Ajman University. He was also Head of the Psychiatry Department at Obeidalla Geriatric Hospital and Lead Consultant for Community Mental Health Services.
Dr. Riadh diagnoses and treats a broad range of mental health conditions in both adults and children. His expertise spans depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, bipolar affective disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychotic disorders, substance and alcohol dependency, relationship problems, and stress management. In children, he manages autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, school-related difficulties, and behavioral issues. He is trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, as well as individual and couple psychotherapy, allowing him to tailor treatment plans to each patient's needs.
He regularly contributes to psychiatric awareness through speaking at national and international conferences, media engagement, and professional publications. Dr. Riadh is a suitable choice for patients seeking comprehensive mental health care across the lifespan, from childhood behavioral concerns to adult mental illness and geriatric mental health.
Special interests: cognitive behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety, individual and couple psychotherapy, school-related problems in children, stress management.
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Medical Degree
University of Baghdad, College of Medicine, Iraq
Iraqi Board Specialization in Psychiatry
., Iraq · 1993
Arab Board Specialization in Psychiatry
. · 2000
Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor
RAK University, College of Medicine and Health Science, United Arab Emirates · 2009-2020
Adjunct Faculty Member
Sharjah University, Psychiatry Department, United Arab Emirates · 2012-2016
Adjunct Faculty Member
Ajman University, United Arab Emirates · 2008-2010
Consultant and Core Faculty Member
Sebha University, Libya · 1996-1999
Head of Psychiatry Department
Obeidalla Geriatric Hospital, United Arab Emirates
Consultations are available in Arabic, English.
NMC Healthcare — NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, Sharjah.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: ADHD, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Childhood Behavioral Disorders, Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Psychotic Disorders.
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NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah
Al Zahra St - near Clock Tower - Al Ghuwair - Hay Al Gharb - Sharjah
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