Dr Owen Samuels

Dr Owen Samuels is a qualified and experienced psychiatrist based in St Leonards, Sydney. With a speciality in the field of psychiatry, Dr Samuels is dedicated to providing comprehensive assessment and treatment services for patients with various psychiatric conditions. He takes a patient-centred approach and focuses on addressing the functional impacts of mental illness, offering compassionate care primarily to adult patients on an outpatient basis. In cases where inpatient care is necessary, Dr Samuels also provides services at Ramsay Clinic Northside.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Samuels has extensive expertise in medico-legal assessments and specializes in the interaction between mental illness and the law. He has provided both written and oral evidence in courts across Australia and the United Kingdom, establishing himself as a leading forensic psychiatrist in his field.

Dr Samuels has received training and worked as a General and Forensic Psychiatrist in Australia and the UK. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists and holds accreditation as a Forensic Psychiatrist from the College. Alongside his private practice, Dr Samuels holds a senior staff specialist position and serves as the Clinical Director for the Northern Sydney Local Health District, providing clinical leadership across multiple hospitals in the area.

Dr Samuels is highly respected as a lecturer in both general and forensic psychiatry and has presented at international conferences. His exceptional work in psychiatry has been recognized with six prestigious Clinical Excellence Awards in the UK. He has also been honored with an invitation to a reception hosted by the Queen at Buckingham Palace.

Patients seeking psychiatric care can trust in Dr Samuels' expertise and his dedication to delivering the highest quality care. He is committed to providing a comprehensive psychiatric assessment and treatment for a wide range of psychiatric disorders. His special interests include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, and medico-legal assessments. Dr Samuels offers support and treatment to patients aged 16 and above.

With qualifications including MRCPsych and a Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Dr Owen Samuels is well-equipped to provide expert psychiatric care. His experiences extend to working with asylum seekers, refugees, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, doctors, psychiatrists or medical students, non-English speaking patients, and emergency services personnel.

Dr Samuels offers services such as civil and criminal medico-legal assessments, insurance opinions/reports, workcover consultations, and after-hours appointments. He also has experience working with interpreters to ensure effective communication and understanding between himself and his patients.

Overall, Dr Owen Samuels is dedicated to delivering comprehensive psychiatric care, addressing the functional impacts of mental illness, and providing a compassionate and patient-focused approach. His extensive experience in medico-legal assessments and expertise in the interface between mental health and the law make him a highly respected and sought-after psychiatrist in his field.