Dr Samr Dawood

Dr. Samr Dawood is a highly esteemed consultant psychiatrist based in central London, specialising in neuropsychiatry, ADHD, autism with comorbidities, depression, acute psychosis, bipolar disorders, and chronic fatigue symptoms. He practices privately at Harley Psychiatrists clinic and holds NHS roles at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. Dawood leads an award-winning psychiatric unit in his NHS role and has over 30 years of experience in psychiatry, spanning outpatient and inpatient clinics, general hospitals, and emergency departments.

Dr. Dawood’s holistic, person-centered approach to psychiatry is grounded in empathy, respect, and compassion. He believes in empowering his patients to recover from mental illness and lead fulfilling lives by focusing on their strengths and abilities rather than solely on deficits or pathologies. He encourages his patients to make informed choices about their treatment and find meaningful purpose in life, ensuring care is tailored to their individual needs.

Dr. Dawood earned his MB ChB from the University of Baghdad and holds an MRCPsych from the Royal College of Psychiatrists. His other notable qualifications include a diploma in Disaster Medicine from the University of Linkoping, Sweden, a fellowship in psychiatry from the Board of Medical Specialisation in Iraq, and a USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination).

Dr. Dawood completed his general adult psychiatry training in the UK through the renowned Maudsley and South London and St George’s training schemes, which included sub-specialty training in neuropsychiatry and rehabilitation psychiatry.

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Dawood is an accomplished researcher, with his work published in peer-reviewed international psychiatric journals. He is also a dedicated educator, serving as a clinical supervisor for higher psychiatry trainees, GP trainees, and trust grade doctors at Health Education England (HEE). Furthermore, he is a clinical and educational supervisor for medical students at GKT School of Medical Education, King’s College London. He leads an interdisciplinary teaching unit comprising psychiatrists, junior doctors, medical students, nurses, social workers, and other support staff.

Dr. Dawood’s special interests extend to stress-related mental health issues, anxiety, personality disorders, psychological sexual dysfunction, psychosomatic illnesses, PTSD, and other common mental health conditions. Beyond his current roles, Dr. Dawood has extensive teaching experience, having led higher training sessions in psychiatry for South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust. From 2003 to 2007, he also served as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Hadramout University in Yemen.