Dr. Sam Nayrouz

Qualifications: MB ChB MRCPsych
Expert Type: Adult Psychiatrist
Specialities: ADD, ADD (Diagnosis), ADHD, ADHD (Diagnosis), Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Historic Sex Abuse, Mood Disorder, OCD, Postnatal Depression, Psychosis, PTSD, Schizophrenia, Self Harm, Suicidal Ideation, Trauma,
Location: Marylebone
Funding Types: Private,
Languages: Arabic English

Biography

Professor Sam Nayrouz

Consultant Psychiatrist | Adult ADHD & Specialist 

Professor Sam Nayrouz is a London-based Consultant Psychiatrist and Clinical Professor of Psychiatry with over 29 years’ experience in mental health. He specialises in Adult ADHD, depressive, bipolar, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorders, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.

Training and Academic Background

Professor Nayrouz completed his psychiatric training at St Mary’s and Charing Cross Psychiatric Training Schemes in London. He has been a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists since 1997 and on the GMC Specialist Register in General Adult Psychiatry and Old Age Psychiatry since 2004. He is approved under Section 12 of the Mental Health Act.

He has held academic roles including:

    • Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, AUC Medical School (since 2019)

    • Principal Clinical Teacher of Psychiatry, Imperial Medical School (since 2021)

    • Honorary Senior Lecturer, Imperial Medical School (2005–2021)

Areas of Clinical Expertise

Professor Nayrouz has specialist expertise in:

    • Adult ADHD assessment and treatment

    • Depressive disorders

    • Bipolar disorder

    • Anxiety disorders

    • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

He provides holistic, evidence-based treatment planning, integrating medical, psychological, and psychosocial approaches to support patient outcomes.

Leadership and Professional Roles

Within West London NHS Trust, Professor Nayrouz has held numerous leadership positions, including:

    • Senior Clinical Lead

    • Affective (Mood) Disorders Lead

    • Bipolar NICE Guidelines Implementation Lead

    • Adult ADHD Lead

    • Physical Healthcare Lead

    • Lead Consultant of the Single Point of Access Service (nominated for HSJ British Healthcare Award and West London Trust Quality Award)

He has also served on the Medicine Management and Optimisation Committee since 2015 and worked in Crisis, Assessment and Treatment Teams.

Teaching, Examination and Recognition

Professor Nayrouz has extensive academic and professional involvement, including:

    • Psychiatric examiner at Imperial Medical School and Royal College of Psychiatrists

    • Multiple excellence awards recognising clinical and teaching contributions

    • Ranked in the top 10% of UK psychiatrists in Royal College of Psychiatrists 360 patient feedback

Commitment to Patient Care

Professor Nayrouz combines his clinical, academic, and leadership experience to provide high-quality, patient-centred care, focusing on accurate diagnosis, holistic management, and improving functional outcomes for adults with ADHD and other mental health conditions.

Locations

Appointments are available in London and online.

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