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Dr Benjamin Howden

Infectious Diseases Melbourne

Dr Benjamin Howden

2 years of experience

8,512+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Benjamin Howden at a glance

Dr Benjamin Howden is an Infectious Diseases practitioner based in Melbourne, 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, 2021). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Benjamin Howden is an accomplished physician with a wealth of experience in infectious diseases, microbiology, and virology. Their expertise lies in understanding, diagnosing, and treating a wide range of infectious diseases. Dr Howden is dedicated to providing patients with the highest quality of care and staying at the forefront of advancements in their field.

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

— Dr Benjamin Howden

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Infectious Diseases
    Universitat de Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Infectious Diseases

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-36789 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Infectious Diseases
#EB-C990D432 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,248
Annual physical exam 99395 1,038
Vaccination administration 90471 334
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 257

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 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Benjamin Howden in consultation
IN OFFICE
Benjamin Howden with the team
WITH TEAM
Benjamin Howden at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 101s
Meet Benjamin Howden

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Infectious Diseases
    Benjamin Howden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3301/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36412307 · cited by 176
  2. Long-term follow-up of Infectious Diseases across AU
    Benjamin Howden, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3699/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37714697 · cited by 58

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Infectious Diseases European Annual Congress (Infectious Diseases) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Infectious Diseases National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Infectious Diseases — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Infectious Diseases
  • Awareness When should you see a infectious diseases?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · benjamin.howden@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 Benjamin Howden's Areas of Specialty

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

Infectious Diseases

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Melbourne 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 Melbourne 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 Benjamin Howden specialise in?

    Benjamin Howden specialises in Infectious Diseases in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Benjamin Howden treat?

    Benjamin Howden treats conditions within Infectious Diseases. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Benjamin Howden practise?

    Benjamin Howden practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Benjamin Howden speak?

    Benjamin Howden speaks English.

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