Dr. Fares Barham

Dr. Fares Barham

Consultant Psychiatrist

Consultant Psychiatrist

14 Years Experience

Arabic , English

About Dr. Fares Barham

Dr. Fares Barham is a Consultant Psychiatrist with over 14 years of clinical experience across Jordan, Qatar, and the wider region. He holds a Jordanian Board (M.D.) in Psychiatry and an MSc in Clinical Psychiatry from the University of South Wales, UK, and is an International Associate of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych). His practice spans psychotic, personality, and trauma-related disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, addiction, and child and adolescent psychiatry, combined with active involvement in academic teaching, clinical research, and quality-improvement initiatives. Known for his bilingual, culturally attuned approach, Dr. Fares ensures comprehensive, patient-centered psychiatric care.

Clinical Expertise

    • Psychotic / personality & post-traumatic stress disorder

    • Mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder

    • Addiction

    • Eating disorders, sexual disorders, sleep disorders

    • Child and adolescent psychiatry

    • Marital and family problems

    • Psychotherapy

Education

    • Master of Science (MSc) in Clinical Psychiatry — University of South Wales, UK

    • Medical Doctorate (M.D.) — Jordanian Board in Psychiatry, Jordan

    • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — Misr University for Science and Technology, Egypt

Professional Experience

    • More than 14 years of clinical experience in Jordan and Qatar

    • Consultant Psychiatrist — practicing across psychotic, mood, and anxiety disorder management

    • University-level teaching and resident/trainee supervision

    • Active contributor to psychiatric research, academic publication, and clinical audit initiatives

Certifications & Memberships

    • Jordanian Board (M.D. / Medical Doctorate in Psychiatry)

    • MSc in Clinical Psychiatry — University of South Wales, UK

    • Membership of the General Medical Association (MBBCh) — Jordan

    • International Associate — Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych), UK