Dr Gavin Third

Dr Gavin Third is an experienced psychiatrist specialising in Forensic Psychiatry, currently practising in Edinburgh. He recently completed his higher specialty training (ST6) in forensic psychiatry and has now obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), marking his transition to consultant-level practice. Dr Third completed his pre-clinical studies at the University of St Andrews, before completing his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Edinburgh. He undertook his foundation training in NHS Grampian, followed by several years as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry with NHS Borders, where he developed broad experience across psychiatric subspecialties. He progressed through core psychiatry training in Edinburgh, which included a year as a specialty doctor at The State Hospital, gaining valuable experience in high-secure forensic care. In 2022, he began his higher training in Forensic Psychiatry within the South East Scotland Deanery, based primarily at the Orchard Clinic, the medium-secure forensic unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. Dr Third has considerable experience in medicolegal reporting, having prepared reports for both the Crown Prosecution Service and defence solicitors, and has given expert witness evidence in multiple criminal cases. Alongside his NHS work, Dr Third now offers private psychiatric assessment and treatment for mental illness, neurodevelopmental conditions, and medicolegal matters through Edinburgh Psychiatry.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2015–2021
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

2. 2021–2025
   Residency · Psychiatry

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2025–2026
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Mayo Clinic, US

1. 2025-09–2026-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

1. 1 Choose a slot
2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

Selected publications

1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes

   Dr Gavin Third, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025

   DOI: 10.2089/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 135

2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Gavin Third, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024

   DOI: 10.7359/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 29

3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes

   Dr Gavin Third, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023

   DOI: 10.4469/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 179

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