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Dr David Cotter

Psychiatry Dublin

Dr David Cotter

4 years of experience

3,843+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Cotter at a glance

Dr David Cotter is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Cotter is a highly specialised Psychiatrist. They are a leading neuroscientific researcher in the field of Psychiatry. Their research focuses on biomarker discovery.
Dr Cotter's clinical practice reflects their deep understanding of the interplay between the brain and mental health. They provide compassionate and personalised care, utilising evidence-based treatments to address a wide range of psychiatric conditions.

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

— Dr David Cotter

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-602255 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-2B6EA656 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 632
Medication management 90833 1,015
CBT session (45m) 90834 288
Family therapy 90847 1,117

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) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Cotter in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Cotter with the team
WITH TEAM
David Cotter at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 138s
Meet David Cotter

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across IE
    David Cotter, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.8354/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30445656 · cited by 85
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    David Cotter, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2810/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37572769 · cited by 39
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across IE
    David Cotter, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.4835/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33066650 · cited by 145
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    David Cotter, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.7124/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 32500418 · cited by 11

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.cotter@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 David Cotter's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Cotter treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

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

Dr David Cotter is one of 114 psychiatry doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse psychiatry doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dublin 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 David Cotter specialise in?

    David Cotter specialises in Psychiatry in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does David Cotter treat?

    David Cotter treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Cotter practise?

    David Cotter practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Cotter speak?

    David Cotter speaks English.

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