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Dr Jonathan Birns

Geriatric Medicine London

Dr Jonathan Birns

13 years of experience

6,091+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Jonathan Birns at a glance

Dr Jonathan Birns is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Jonathan Birns BSc MBBS PhD FRCP is a Consultant in Stroke Medicine, Geriatrics and General Medicine at The Wellington Hospital. Birns qualified at University College London Medical School in 1998, where he was awarded a First Class Honours BSc.

Birns undertook Postgraduate General Medical training at the Hammersmith, Royal Brompton, University College and Whittington Hospitals and attained MRCP in 2001.

He specialises in all aspects of cerebrovascular disease including transient ischaemic attack (TIA), Stroke, Cognitive impairment, Hypertension, Blood pressure, Comprehensive geriatric and General medical assessment.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
All aspects of cerebrovascular disease including transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Stroke

Cognitive impairment

Hypertension

Blood pressure;

Comprehensive geriatric

General medical assessment


All aspects of cerebrovascular disease including transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Stroke

Cognitive impairment

Hypertension

Blood pressure;

Comprehensive geriatric

General medical assessment

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

— Dr Jonathan Birns

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-79174 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-9D435725 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,277
Annual physical exam 99395 979
Vaccination administration 90471 1,987
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,300

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Jonathan Birns in consultation
IN OFFICE
Jonathan Birns with the team
WITH TEAM
Jonathan Birns at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 102s
Meet Jonathan Birns

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Jonathan Birns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1146/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34682172 · cited by 181
  2. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across GB
    Jonathan Birns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1900/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35910130 · cited by 15
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Jonathan Birns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3986/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31960352 · cited by 121
  4. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across GB
    Jonathan Birns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1214/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31018759 · cited by 51

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.jonathan.birns@euroclinics.example

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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 Jonathan Birns's Areas of Specialty

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Geriatric Medicine

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  • What does Jonathan Birns specialise in?

    Jonathan Birns specialises in Geriatric Medicine in London, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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    Jonathan Birns treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Jonathan Birns practise?

    Jonathan Birns practises in London, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Jonathan Birns speaks English.

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