About Dr. Hawraa Sajwani
Dr. Hawraa Sameer Sajwani is an internationally trained and highly accomplished Consultant Psychiatrist specializing in Addiction Psychiatry and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry. With over 15 years of clinical experience—including four years of advanced training in the United States and Canada—Dr. Hawraa is recognized as the first Emirati physician licensed in Addiction Psychiatry.
Her expertise lies in managing complex psychiatric conditions, with a particular focus on substance use disorders, biopsychosocial rehabilitation, and the connection between physical and mental health. Dr. Hawraa has held prestigious leadership roles, including Division Head of the Addiction Unit at SEHA Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Hawraa is a dedicated educator and researcher. She has served as a Psychiatry Clinical Course Director at Khalifa University and as an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Gulf Medical University. Her research contributions include published work on addiction, emerging psychoactive substances, and migrant mental health.
At Irish Wellness Medical Center, Dr. Hawraa provides patient-centered, evidence-based care, with a holistic approach to assessment, rehabilitation, and recovery across all stages of mental health.
Credentials:
Professional Experience
CONSULTANT PSYCHIATRIST
PSYCHIATRY CLINICAL COURSE DIRECTOR
ADJUNCT CLINICAL LECTURER, PSYCHIATRY & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH (CAMHS)
DIVISION HEAD, ADDICTION / CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY UNIT (CDU)
Scope Of Practice
Comprehensive assessment and treatment of substance use disorders and dual diagnoses
Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry (management of psychiatric conditions in medically complex patients)
Biopsychosocial rehabilitation for individuals with mental health and addiction challenges
Crisis intervention and stabilization for acute psychiatric conditions
Development and supervision of individualized treatment and recovery plans
Research and clinical leadership in psychiatric education and addiction medicine
Teaching, mentorship, and academic supervision of medical students and healthcare professionals
Design and implementation of psychiatry clerkships, OSCEs, and clinical education programs
Contribution to mental health policy, research ethics, and continuous medical education (CME) programs
Delivery of culturally sensitive psychiatric care in Arabic, English, Hindi, and Urdu
