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Dr Amy Birtwistle

Palliative Medicine Watson

Dr Amy Birtwistle

13 years of experience

9,264+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Amy Birtwistle at a glance

Dr Amy Birtwistle is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Watson, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Watson, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Amy Birtwistle is a highly specialised medical professional with a focus on palliative care. A patient-centred approach underpins their practice. Dr Birtwistle is known for their compassionate and supportive nature, always prioritising the individual needs and wishes of their patients.
Their expertise lies in providing comprehensive care to individuals facing serious illnesses. This includes managing symptoms, offering emotional and spiritual support, and facilitating important conversations about goals of care. Dr Birtwistle is dedicated to improving the quality of life for their patients and their families.

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

— Dr Amy Birtwistle

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Watson (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, Watson (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-273767 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-FAB23E28 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 959
Annual physical exam 99395 1,969
Vaccination administration 90471 577
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,742

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Amy Birtwistle in consultation
IN OFFICE
Amy Birtwistle with the team
WITH TEAM
Amy Birtwistle at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Amy Birtwistle

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Amy Birtwistle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1644/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39659057 · cited by 135
  2. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across AU
    Amy Birtwistle, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6013/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30804212 · cited by 141

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Palliative Medicine European Annual Congress (Palliative Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Palliative Medicine National Society Meeting · Watson · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Watson · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · amy.birtwistle@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Amy Birtwistle's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Amy Birtwistle treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Palliative Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Watson matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Watson carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Amy Birtwistle specialise in?

    Amy Birtwistle specialises in Palliative Medicine in Watson, AU.

  • What conditions does Amy Birtwistle treat?

    Amy Birtwistle treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Amy Birtwistle practise?

    Amy Birtwistle practises in Watson, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Amy Birtwistle speak?

    Amy Birtwistle speaks English.

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