Dr. Rita Bsaibes

Dr. Rita Elena Bsaibes earned her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland, Medical University of Bahrain in 2011 and completed her Psychiatry residency in Rashid Hospital, Dubai in 2017. She attained certification from the Arab Board of Health Specialization in Psychiatry. She is a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 2019 and holds full registration with the General Medical Council (UK).

With over a decade of experience, Dr. Bsaibes has worked in various clinical and diverse cultural settings, including the UK and the UAE. She has played a key role in implementing mental health triage systems, developing electronic medical records, and contributing significantly to the advancement of mental health strategies and policies. She has also been recognized for her contributions to the JCIA accreditation process by the MOHAP. Additionally, she has served as an Adjunct Clinical Lecturer for MBRU and was a university coordinator for medical student psychiatry clerkships. Other interests include policy development, quality improvement projects and research

Dr. Bsaibes specializes in general adult psychiatry treating a wide range of disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD, PTSD, personality disorders, bipolar and psychotic disorders. She has a profound interest in perinatal mental health and experience supporting women at various life stages. She believes that destigmatizing mental health and raising awareness on the importance of early intervention is at the core of treatment. Dr. Bsaibes is fluent in English, Arabic, and Spanish.