Dr. Hafez Amin
MRCPsych (UK)
Consultant Psychiatrist
Yas Healthcare
Abu Dhabi
Dr. Hafez is a psychiatrist at Yas Healthcare, and a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK where he completed his psychiatric training in 1984. He has more than 35 years of extensive experience practicing in multiple geographies across the Middle East and the United Kingdom.
As a bilingual psychiatrist, Dr. Hafez fluently speaks both Arabic and English, allowing him to effectively communicate with a wide range of patients.
Experience in the UAE
Before joining Yas Healthcare, Dr. Hafez served as the lead consultant psychiatrist at the prestigious Zayed Military Hospital in Abu Dhabi for over 25 years. There, he led a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and psychiatric social workers.
His experience in the Middle East also includes work at Riyadh Military Hospital and King Fahad Military Medical Complex in Saudi Arabia.
Experience in the UK
In the United Kingdom, Dr. Hafez gained extensive psychiatric experience across numerous hospitals, including:
- West Cheshire NHS Trust in Chester
- Freshfield Mental Health Unit at South Downs Health NHS Trust in Brighton
- University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff
- Whitchurch Hospital in Cardiff
- Exeter Mental Health Unit at the Devon Area Health Authority in Exeter
Clinical Experience
Throughout his 35+ years of practice, Dr Hafez has developed extensive clinical experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric disorders including, but not limited to:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Schizophrenia & Psychotic Disorders
- Bipolar Affective Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dementia-Related Disorders
Dr. Hafez believes in the multidisciplinary team approach with a clear care plan where the combined expertise of a range of mental health professionals is used to deliver seamless, comprehensive care. He believes this approach is the most effective mean of delivering comprehensive mental health services to people with mental health problems.
