Dr. Rifat Rijad Zaid

Neuropsychiatrist specialist

Dr. Rifat Rijad Zaid is a specialist in neuropsychiatry with many years of experience in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with neurological and psychiatric disorders, and is recognized as one of the notable experts in the field of neuropsychiatry in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

He built his professional career through extensive clinical practice and continuous professional development in the field of neuropsychiatry, with a particular focus on modern approaches to mental health, neurological disorders, and psychosomatic medicine. Throughout his long-standing clinical work, he has gained significant experience in the treatment of patients suffering from anxiety and depressive disorders, stress-related conditions, insomnia, psychosomatic disorders, neurological symptoms, and other complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary and individualized approach.

His professional experience also includes work at the General Hospital Prim. dr. Abdulah Nakaš, where he practiced as a neuropsychiatrist and contributed to the development of mental health and neurological care.

In addition to his clinical work, he is widely recognized for his active involvement in professional healthcare organizations and initiatives aimed at improving the healthcare system and the professional status of medical doctors in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He served for many years as the President of the Union of Medical Doctors and Dentists of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, actively participating in healthcare policy discussions and professional advocacy.

Throughout his career, he has continuously participated in professional congresses, educational programs, and medical trainings in the fields of neuropsychiatry and mental health, following contemporary diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in neurological and psychiatric medicine.

He is recognized for his professional, calm, and patient-centered approach, with a strong focus on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment, preservation of mental health, and improvement of patients’ overall quality of life.