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Dr David Spencer

Psychiatry St Leonards

Dr David Spencer

2 years of experience

9,107+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Spencer at a glance

Dr David Spencer is a Psychiatry practitioner based in St Leonards, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in St Leonards, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Spencer is a dedicated professional committed to providing compassionate and personalised mental health care to patients. They strive to create a safe and supportive environment where patients can openly discuss their concerns and work towards achieving their mental well-being goals.
Dr Spencer utilises evidence-based approaches in their practice, ensuring patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments. They believe in working collaboratively with each patient to develop individualised treatment plans that address their unique needs and circumstances.

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

— Dr David Spencer

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, St Leonards (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, St Leonards (AU)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-556249 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-8F421727 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,452
Medication management 90833 2,491
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,428
Family therapy 90847 1,129

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) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet David Spencer

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    David Spencer, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.6557/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33876643 · cited by 9
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    David Spencer, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8725/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39076243 · cited by 115
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    David Spencer, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.8084/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33066482 · cited by 181
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    David Spencer, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.7147/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 37564076 · cited by 23

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.spencer.3@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 Spencer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Spencer 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.

Dr David Spencer is one of 1,518 psychiatry doctors indexed in Australia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in St Leonards 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 St Leonards 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 Spencer specialise in?

    David Spencer specialises in Psychiatry in St Leonards, AU.

  • What conditions does David Spencer treat?

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

  • Where does David Spencer practise?

    David Spencer practises in St Leonards, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Spencer speak?

    David Spencer speaks English.

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