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Dr David Hickingbotham

Psychiatry Bundoora

Dr David Hickingbotham

8 years of experience

7,687+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Hickingbotham at a glance

Dr David Hickingbotham is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Bundoora, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Bundoora, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Hickingbotham is a highly qualified psychiatrist. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based mental health care to patients.
Dr Hickingbotham's approach to patient care is centred around understanding each individual's unique needs and developing a personalised treatment plan. They believe in working collaboratively with patients to empower them to achieve their mental health goals.

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

— Dr David Hickingbotham

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Bundoora (AU)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Bundoora (AU)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-621261 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-B1189F8E · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 417
Medication management 90833 1,518
CBT session (45m) 90834 913
Family therapy 90847 868

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 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet David Hickingbotham

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Hickingbotham, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7522/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30241987 · cited by 164
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    David Hickingbotham, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6890/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36441719 · cited by 158
  3. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Hickingbotham, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6228/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35918770 · cited by 80

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2019
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.hickingbotham@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 Hickingbotham's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Hickingbotham treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia 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

Why local healthcare in Bundoora 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 Bundoora 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 Hickingbotham specialise in?

    David Hickingbotham specialises in Psychiatry in Bundoora, AU.

  • What conditions does David Hickingbotham treat?

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

  • Where does David Hickingbotham practise?

    David Hickingbotham practises in Bundoora, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Hickingbotham speak?

    David Hickingbotham speaks English.

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