Dr Ahmed Yahya

Dr. Yahya is a highly experienced and distinguished consultant psychiatrist who has dedicated his career to the advancement and practice of psychiatric medicine. He obtained his medical degree from Bart’s and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2011. Throughout his early career, Dr. Yahya gained comprehensive experience in emergency medicine, surgery, and general medicine while working in South London.

Pursuing his passion for psychiatry, Dr. Yahya completed his core psychiatry training in North Central London and became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in January 2017. He further specialized in General Adult Psychiatry, completing his specialist training at the Bart’s and the London Higher Training Programme.

Dr. Yahya has an extensive background in various psychiatric sub-specialties, including intensive care psychiatry. His clinical expertise is particularly notable in managing complex conditions, for which he has been widely commended. He possesses the competencies required to lead an Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) department and is certified in repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). Additionally, Dr. Yahya is a recognized specialist in the diagnosis and management of ADHD.

In his role, Dr. Yahya also contributes to the training and development of junior doctors and medical students, ensuring the next generation of medical professionals are well-equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for the field.

Dr. Yahya's research interests are diverse and encompass new and emerging treatments for psychiatric disorders, neuropsychiatry, complex trauma, depression, personality disorders, childhood autism, eating disorders, perinatal psychiatry, brain stimulation therapies, and occupational psychiatry. His prolific contributions to the field include 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and numerous poster presentations at international conferences. He has also contributed to multiple editions of the Royal College (RCPsych) newsletter and regularly peer-reviews academic papers for high-impact journals, including those of the prestigious Nature research group.