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Dr Karen A Adamson

Endocrinology Diabetes Edinburgh

Dr Karen A Adamson

12 years of experience

1,725+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Karen A Adamson at a glance

Dr Karen A Adamson is an Endocrinology Diabetes practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Karen A Adamson is a highly qualified Consultant Physician. They hold an MBBS, MRCP (UK), PhD, FRCP (Edin), FHEA, and MAcadMed. Dr Adamson specialises in Endocrinology and Diabetes.
Dr Adamson graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1994. They are a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and a Member of the Academy of Medical Educators.

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

— Dr Karen A Adamson

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Endocrinology Diabetes
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Endocrinology Diabetes

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-233624 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Endocrinology Diabetes
#EB-85E41850 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 789
Annual physical exam 99395 1,827
Vaccination administration 90471 2,363
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 188

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Karen A Adamson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karen A Adamson with the team
WITH TEAM
Karen A Adamson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Karen A Adamson

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Endocrinology Diabetes
    Karen A Adamson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5390/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38682087 · cited by 29
  2. Long-term follow-up of Endocrinology Diabetes across GB
    Karen A Adamson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8949/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38978612 · cited by 103

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Endocrinology Diabetes — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Endocrinology Diabetes
  • Awareness When should you see a endocrinology diabetes?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.karen.a.adamson@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 Karen A Adamson's Areas of Specialty

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Endocrinology Diabetes

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    Karen A Adamson specialises in Endocrinology Diabetes in Edinburgh, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

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    Karen A Adamson speaks English.

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