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Dr. Laila Mahmoud

Verified Psychiatry Dubai

Dr. Laila Mahmoud

5 years of experience 5.0 (1,304 verified reviews)

5,047+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
9
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Laila Mahmoud at a glance

Dr. Laila Mahmoud is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Laila Mahmoud is a specialist psychiatrist with experience in neuropsychiatry. She currently practices as a Specialist Psychiatrist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, UAE and is a member of the Egyptian Psychiatric Association. She has expertise in prevention, psychopharmacology, psychiatry, healthcare and medicine.
In her current position, she typically specialises in adult psychiatry, however also offers her expertise in the areas of: general, child, community and emergency psychiatry. She has a wealth of experience providing treatment for the following psychiatric conditions:
Depression
Mania and cyclothymia
Alzheimer's disease and dementia
Schizophrenia
Anxiety
Phobias
Panic disorder
Psychosis
Obsessive compulsive disorder
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Dr Mahmoud utilises pharmacotherapy, psychosocial interventions and behavioural therapy. She provides patient-centered care and is experienced in altering treatment plans to suit: patients who do not benefit from standard treatment, pregnant women and difficult to treat patients.
Dr Mahmoud received her medical degree in 2001 from Ain shams University in Egypt. She later completed her Master's degree in Neuropsychiatry at the same university in 2007. Following the completion of her degrees, she practiced as a Specialist at the Kuwait Center for Mental Health, Ministry of Health for 6 years. She then progressed into her current position as Specialist Psychiatrist at Medcare Hospital Sharjah, UAE.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr. Laila Mahmoud

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Dubai (AE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Dubai (AE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AE — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AE-833391 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-FC04DA37 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,483
Medication management 90833 1,996
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,755
Family therapy 90847 150

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 60 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Laila Mahmoud in consultation
IN OFFICE
Laila Mahmoud with the team
WITH TEAM
Laila Mahmoud at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 92s
Meet Laila Mahmoud

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AE
    Laila Mahmoud, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3096/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30219405 · cited by 86
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Laila Mahmoud, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.4253/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31741696 · cited by 148

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · Dubai · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Dubai · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2022
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · laila.mahmoud.laila.mahmoud@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1,304 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr. Laila Mahmoud's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Laila Mahmoud treats, with the size of the national pool of United Arab Emirates doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr. Laila Mahmoud is one of 244 psychiatry doctors indexed in United Arab Emirates. Browse psychiatry doctors in United Arab Emirates →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dubai matters

Medical practice in United Arab Emirates is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant United Arab Emirates medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dubai carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Laila Mahmoud specialise in?

    Laila Mahmoud specialises in Psychiatry in Dubai, AE. 25 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Laila Mahmoud treat?

    Laila Mahmoud treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Laila Mahmoud practise?

    Laila Mahmoud practises in Dubai, AE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Laila Mahmoud speak?

    Laila Mahmoud speaks English, Arabic.

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