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Dr Derek Lovell

Psychiatry Melbourne

Dr Derek Lovell

13 years of experience

9,970+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Derek Lovell at a glance

Dr Derek Lovell is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Derek Lovell is a highly qualified psychiatrist.
They provide compassionate and personalised mental health care to patients. Their approach to treatment is holistic, focusing on the overall well-being of their patients. They believe in working collaboratively with each patient to develop an individualised treatment plan that meets their unique needs.

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

— Dr Derek Lovell

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-767028 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-65B70469 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,908
Medication management 90833 1,675
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,300
Family therapy 90847 137

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) 120 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Derek Lovell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Derek Lovell with the team
WITH TEAM
Derek Lovell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 149s
Meet Derek Lovell

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Derek Lovell, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3585/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33771495 · cited by 65
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Derek Lovell, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.7133/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31166242 · cited by 195
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Derek Lovell, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.6979/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32302968 · cited by 173
  4. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Derek Lovell, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2022
    DOI: 10.2271/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38085203 · cited by 159

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · derek.lovell@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 Derek Lovell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Derek Lovell 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 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 Derek Lovell specialise in?

    Derek Lovell specialises in Psychiatry in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does Derek Lovell treat?

    Derek Lovell treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Lovell practise?

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

  • What languages does Derek Lovell speak?

    Derek Lovell speaks English.

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