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Dr Dave Barker

Verified Psychiatry Cambridge

Dr Dave Barker

2 years of experience 4.6 (16 verified reviews)

8,037+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dave Barker at a glance

Dr Dave Barker is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Cambridge, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 35+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Cambridge, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Dave Barker is the Governance and Clinical Lead at Gladstones Clinic, where he oversees all medical admissions and is part of the Governance Group that ensures best practices in the treatment of addiction. In addition, he holds the position of Deputy Regional Medical Director (South West) and Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist at Cygnet Healthcare.
Dr. Barker's medical journey began in 1992 when he trained in General Psychiatry at University College London (UCL). He became a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists in 1995. By 2004, he had completed higher specialist training (CCST) as a Clinical Research Fellow and Lecturer in North and East London, specialising in Forensic Psychiatry. His academic pursuits also led him to earn a Masters in Medical Anthropology from UCL in 1998 and a Masters in Philosophy and History of Science from the University of Bristol in 2019.
Throughout his career, Dr. Barker has held notable positions and contributed significantly to academia. He was a Visiting Fellow and Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology, and Neuroscience at King’s College London. His research has been widely recognised, with publications in prestigious journals such as the British Journal of Psychiatry, the Journal of the American Medical Association, Archives of General Psychiatry, and Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology.
In June 2017, Dr. Barker joined Cygnet Hospital Taunton and became the Medical Director in September of the same year. He is responsible for 16 male acute beds on Sycamore Ward and serves as the CPD Lead for the South West Region. His extensive expertise and leadership roles highlight his dedication to advancing psychiatric care and treatment.

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

— Dr Dave Barker

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cambridge (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Cambridge (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-440943 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-6D6E1BDB · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 276
Medication management 90833 2,899
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,684
Family therapy 90847 249

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Dave Barker in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dave Barker with the team
WITH TEAM
Dave Barker at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 114s
Meet Dave Barker

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Dave Barker, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.7240/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34223604 · cited by 17
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    Dave Barker, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1742/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36933525 · cited by 195

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Cambridge · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2028
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dave.alexander.barker@euroclinics.example

Location

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Patient reviews

16 verified reviews
4.60
★★★★⯨
16 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.7
Knowledge
4.7
Wait Time
4.4
Staff Friendliness
4.6
Ease Of Appointment
4.5
Value For Money
4.5
Would Recommend Pct
91.0
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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 Dave Barker's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Dave Barker treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Dave Barker specialise in?

    Dave Barker specialises in Psychiatry in Cambridge, GB. 35 years of clinical experience.

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    Dave Barker treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dave Barker practise?

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  • What languages does Dave Barker speak?

    Dave Barker speaks English.

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