Hamad Alzahrani | Psychology | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Hamad Alzahrani | Psychology | Best Researcher Award 

Consultant clinical psychology at King Fahad Medical City | Saudi Arabia

Dr. Hamad Alzahrani is a distinguished consultant in clinical psychology and neuropsychology at the National Neuroscience Institute, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, recognized for his expertise in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of complex neurological and psychiatric conditions such as epilepsy, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Dr. Hamad Alzahrani’s disease, and stroke, in addition to his work with pediatric cases involving ADHD and autism. He earned his Ph.D. in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Sheffield, where he also completed postdoctoral clinical training in neuropsychology and specialized in neuroimaging, cognitive rehabilitation, and differential diagnosis of neurological disorders. His professional experience includes leadership as head of the psychology section at King Fahad Medical City, director of clinical training programs, and adjunct teaching roles in neuropsychology and clinical psychology at Alfaisal University, as well as extensive supervision of interns and graduate students. His research interests focus on neuropsychiatric symptoms in neurological disorders, cognitive rehabilitation, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the integration of telepsychology into healthcare systems. With publications in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Neurological Sciences, Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, and Ethics, Medicine and Public Health, he has achieved measurable impact with 168 citations by 167 documents, 4 published works, and an h-index of 4. Skilled in SPSS, neuropsychological testing, MRI and structural MRI analysis, and advanced behavioral assessment methods, he is also fluent in English and adept in applying culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches. His honors include multiple certificates of appreciation from academic, clinical, and national bodies for his contributions to clinical psychology practice, teaching, and research. As a chartered member of the British Psychological Society and British Neuropsychological Society, he continues to play influential roles in advancing clinical psychology at national and international levels, and his proven dedication to research excellence, patient care, and academic mentorship demonstrates his capacity to further expand his impact, making him a vital contributor to psychology and neuropsychology.

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Fuetured Publications:

  • Alzahrani, H., & Venneri, A. (2015). Cognitive and neuroanatomical correlates of neuropsychiatric symptoms in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Journal of the Neurological Sciences, 356(1–2), 32–44.

  • Alzahrani, H., Antonini, A., & Venneri, A. (2016). Apathy in mild Parkinson’s disease: Neuropsychological and neuroimaging evidence. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 6(4), 821–832.

  • Alzahrani, H., & Venneri, A. (2018). Cognitive rehabilitation in Parkinson’s disease: A systematic review. Journal of Parkinson’s Disease, 8(3), 475–491.

  • Alqahtani, M., Alkhamees, H., Alkhalaf, A., Alarjan, S., Alzahrani, H., Alsaad, G., … & others. (2021). Toward establishing telepsychology guideline: Turning the challenges of COVID-19 into opportunity. Ethics, Medicine and Public Health, 17, 100635.