Consultant Psychiatrist
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Experience: 38+ Years
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Nationality: Iraqi
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Languages: Arabic, English
Current Position
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Consultant Psychiatrist at Ajman Specialty General Hospital (September 2018 – Present).
Education & Qualifications
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Fellow of the Iraqi Board for Medical Specialization in Psychiatry (November 1996).
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MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery), College of Medicine, Hawler (June 1985).
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American Psychiatric Association (APA): Certificate of Participation in the 2022 Annual Meeting and Self-Assessment in Psychiatry.
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Al Karkhi is a highly seasoned clinician specializing in the diagnosis and management of complex psychiatric and psychological conditions, including:
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Anxiety & Phobias: Panic disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, claustrophobia, and hypochondriasis.
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Mood & Affective Disorders: Depression, Bipolar Disorder, and various mood disturbances.
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Psychotic Disorders: Schizophrenia, psychotic depression, puerperal (postpartum) psychosis, and acute psychotic reactions.
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Obsessive & Trauma-Related Disorders: OCD, PTSD, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin-picking), and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).
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Dissociative & Somatoform Disorders: Conversion disorders and somatoform (physical symptoms with psychological roots) disorders.
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Specialized Areas: Eating disorders, personality disorders, and attachment disorders.
Professional Services
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Clinical Care: Expert prescription and management of psychotropic medications and individual psychotherapy.
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Documentation: Issuing comprehensive medical reports in both Arabic and English.
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Approach: Committed to individualized treatment plans grounded in empathy, active listening, and evidence-based practice.
Memberships
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Member of the Iraqi Society of Psychiatrists.
