Profile

Dr. Fareez Rana


Psychiatry, Counselling

Languages: English, Urdu, Hindi

Experience: 16 years

I believe that there is no health without mental health

Having lived in five different countries, I am aware of and respect the different beliefs and values of people from a variety of backgrounds. I use evidence-based medicine to provide the best possible care to my patients. As no treatment in psychiatry is ‘one size fits all’, I believe in working collaboratively and compassionately with patients and their carers to find the most appropriate treatment for each individual patient.

Background and Experience:​

I worked as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Oxford, UK, for seven years before relocating to UAE. Prior to that, I completed higher specialist training in psychiatry in Oxford Deanery, UK. I am experienced in managing mental health problems of all levels of severity and complexity in adolescents, adults and older people using a variety of approaches including pharmacological and psychological interventions. I have experience in treating mental health conditions in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
 
I have a special interest and experience in assessment and management of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (including the use of assessment tools ADOS and ADI-R) and mental health problems in those with Intellectual Disability. I also have experience of managing neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety and psychosis associated with epilepsy, dementia and sleep disorders.
 
I have provided teaching and training to psychiatry trainees. I have taken part in research studies and published papers.
 
 

  • Acute and Chronic Mental Illnesses
  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Depression
  • Panic Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Acute stress reaction and adjustment disorders
  • Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (including PDD)
  • Mental health and behavioural disorders in people with Intellectual Disabilities
  • Eating Disorders
  • Conduct Disorders
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Conversion Disorders
  • Tic Disorder
  • Physical Symptoms of Mental Illnesses
  • Postnatal Depression
  • Sleep Disorders
  • Bereavement
  • Dementia
  • Psychotropic Medications
  • Individual Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
  • Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCT) in Psychiatry, United Kingdom, 2011
  • Member of Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), United Kingdom, 2007
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Osmania University, India, 1993

United Arab Emirates:​

  • Consultant Psychiatrist, Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD), 2018
  • Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Health Authority (DHA), 2018
  • Consultant Psychiatrist, Dubai Healthcare City Authority (DHCA), 2019

 

United Kingdom:

  • Registered as a medical doctor by the General Medical Council (GMC) of UK, 2002
  • Consultant Psychiatrist since 2011

 

India:

  • Licensed as a medical doctor by the Medical Council of India, 1993