Dr Sobia Rafi
Practitioner Details
Psychiatrist | Exp. 20 yrs
MBBS with honours and Alexander Mezey Award, post-graduate certification, Examiner, Post graduate certification in Medical Education
Overall rating from 21 patients
4.91 out of 5 stars
Subspecialty:
CAMHS
Languages Spoken:
English
Biography
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Biography
About
Dr Rafi is skilled and experienced in assessing and managing common, rare and complex psychiatric and behavioural disorders of the child and adolescent population. She has worked in the inpatients and outpatient mental health services, and is particularly interested in the psychopharmacological management of Neuro-developmental disorders (ADHD, ASD, Tourette’s), Eating disorders, Self-harm, Anxiety and Mood disorders. Dr Rafi, a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, has had a distinguished career (MBBS with honours and Alexander Mezey Award by the Royal College of Psychiatrists). She has very diverse clinical experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. She is also passionate about Medical Education with roles as Honorary Clinical Tutor and Lecturer on the MRCPsych course. Additionally she has received a Post Graduate Certification in Medical Education from Cardiff University. She is an Examiner for Birmingham University Medical School and has regularly organized MRCPsych training for Junior Doctors in Psychiatry as well as training for school teachers, childrens social workers and other allied health professionals on child and adolescent mental health related matters. Dr Rafi practices patient focused care and evidence based treatments, maintaining a particular interest in quality improvement and several publication and presentations at national and international Psychiatry conferences (on topics including ADHD, Autism, Eating disorders). Dr Rafi strongly believes that working with children, young people and their families provides an opportunity to make a significant difference to their lives; as early intervention at this critical time is possible with the potential for making a lifelong difference to those being seen.
Personal Statement
I strongly believe that working with children, young people and their families provides an opportunity to make a significant difference to their lives; as early intervention at this critical time is possible with the potential for making a lifelong difference to those are able to be assessed, diagnosed and treated.
Professional Membership
Psychiatrist, Band/Grade 3 |
20+ yrs Experience | CAMHS
Professional Register – BPS
Professional Registration Number – 9863325
Renewal Date – 02-01-2009
Qualifications
MBBS with honours and Alexander Mezey Award, 10/1977, Royal College of Psychiatrists, GBR
Post-graduate certification,07/1978, Medical Education from Cardiff University, GBR
Examiner, 12/1999, Birmingham University Medical School, GBR
Post graduate certification in Medical Education, 10/1983, Cardiff University, GBR
Publications and Presentations
Publication Name – Unhealthy lifestyles and gestational diabetes. BMJ 2014; 349 doi
Publication Type – Journal
Published in the month & year – 09/2014,
Publication Name – Royal exams
Publication Type – Journal
Publication Name – Is Depression screening a need for the Child and Adolescent population?
Publication Type – Journal
Publication Name – Conduct disorder and need for primary care screening
Publication Type – Journal
Publication Name – Consideration of psychosocial factors in improving cardiovascular health
Publication Type – Journal
Publication Name – Spectrum and outcome of infections in Systemic lupus Erythematosus patients
Publication Type – Journal
Published in the month & year – 10/2006,
Publication Name – Co-activation of Gi and Gq proteins exerts synergistic effect on human platelet aggregation through activation of phospholipase C and Ca2+signaling pathways
Publication Type – Journal
Published in the month & year – 03/1999,
Publication Name – An evaluation of topical and local anaesthesia in phacoemulsification
Publication Type – Journal
Published in the month & year – 04/2003
Affiliations with Institutions / Organisations
Name of Organisation – Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Trust
Relationship – Consultant
From 5/2017 To 12/2022
Name of Organisation – Birmingham Children’s Hospital Trust
Relationship – ST-6 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 2/2017 To 4/2017
Name of Organisation – Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Trust
Relationship – Acting up Consultant
From 11/2016 To 1/2017
Name of Organisation – Birmingham Children’s Hospital Trust
Relationship – ST-6 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 8/2016 To 10/2016
Name of Organisation – Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Trust
Relationship – ST-6 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 8/2015 To 8/2016
Name of Organisation – Birmingham Children’s Hospital Trust
Relationship – ST-5 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 2/2015 To 8/2015
Name of Organisation – Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Relationship – St-5 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 8/2014 To 2/2015
Name of Organisation – Sandwell Mental health NHS Trust
Relationship – ST-4/ST-5 CAMHS 60% LTFT
From 8/2013 To 8/2014
Name of Organisation – Birmingham Children’s Hospital Trust
Relationship – ST-4 CAMHS (60% LTFT)
From 5/2012 To 8/2013
Name of Organisation – Birmingham & Solihull Mental health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and Birmingham Children’s Hospital Trust
Relationship – CT1-3 FTSTA 1
From 8/2007 To 4/2011
Name of Organisation – Aga Khan University Hospital
Relationship – Resident Level 1 (Opthalmology)
From 11/2003 To 9/2004
Name of Organisation – Aga Khan University , Medical College
Relationship – Teaching Assistant
From 11/2002 To 11/2003
Expertise
Expertise
Disorders:
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD/Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression, School refusal, Behavioural issues
Physical Treatments:
Medication, Treatment of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Therapies:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Medico-Legal Reports:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Occupational Health Work:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD/Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Depression, School refusal, Behavioural issues
Physical Treatments:
Medication, Treatment of Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Therapies:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Medico-Legal Reports:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Occupational Health Work:
Child and Adolescent Mental Health
Ratings & Reviews
Ratings and Reviews from Patients
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Compliments
Accreditations