Meet Our Specialists
Dr. Essam Abbas Ahmad Samaha
Consultant Psychiatrist | Addiction & Rehabilitation Specialist
Dr. Essam Abbas Ahmad Samaha is a highly experienced Consultant Psychiatrist with over 42 years of continuous clinical and academic practice across Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Dr. Essam specializes in adult psychiatry, addiction treatment, rehabilitation services and governmental mental health systems, and is recognized for leadership roles within Ministry-level institutions.
Dr. Essam has delivered lectures at international and national psychiatric conferences in the United States, the United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Lebanon.
EXPERTISE & CREDENTIALS
Experience built on knowledge.
Over four decades of psychiatric practice across government, hospital and rehabilitation settings.
- Professional Experience
Specialist Psychiatrist – Saudi German Hospitals, UAE (2022–Present)
Specialist Psychiatrist – Elaj Medical Center O1, Ajman (2021–2022)
Specialist Psychiatrist & Addiction Expert – Ministry of Interior, Sharjah Police HQ (2008–2020)
Psychiatric Specialist – Psychiatric Hospital, Medina, KSA (1992–2008)
Psychiatric Resident – Helwan Psychiatric Hospital, Cairo
General Practitioner – Ministry of Health, Egypt
- Qualifications
MBBCH – Zagazig University, Egypt (1982)
Diploma in Psychiatric Practice (D.P.P.) – King’s College, London University, UK (2000)
Diploma in Psychiatric Practice – Ain Shams University, Egypt
Diploma in Planning on Social & Cultural Development – Institute of National Planning, Cairo (1990) – Research on Addiction