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Dr Selwyn Dexter

Verified Acupuncture London

Dr Selwyn Dexter

13 years of experience 5.0 (18 verified reviews)

5,502+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Selwyn Dexter at a glance

Dr Selwyn Dexter is an Acupuncture practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2009). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Selwyn Dexter is general medical practitioner and also a medical acupuncturist. for For over 35 years he  ran a busy medical practice in Westminster , London for both the National Health Service and private patients. He has also practiced acupuncture for a similar time. His two specialties complement each other.

He manages all clinical, general medical practice related problems. He is used to dealing with complicated medical cases and difficult diagnoses.He has a network of specialist consultants around London when patients need onward referral.

He has a special interest in migraine and recurrent head pain as well as headache related to sexual activity.

Dr Selwyn Dexter is also an Honorary Consultant Physician  at the University College London NHS Trust, specifically at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery. He is a qualified medical acupuncturist, and deals with a wide range of neurological and medical conditions.

Dr Dexter has been a fully accredited member of the British Medical Acupuncture Society (BMAS) for over 3 decades. He uses his acupuncture skills extensively in his practice, with benefits for patients with recurrent migraine as well as gynaecological symptoms, including menstrual and pelvic pain, endometriosis as well as fertility issues.

He sees patients at  the Harley Street Clinic, 16 Devonshire Street, London W1G 7AF

and also at the Wellington Hospital Outpatients , 15-17 Lodge Road ,London NW8 7JA.

Dr Selwyn Dexter has been an Honorary Consultant Physician  at the University College London NHS Trust, specifically at the National Hospital of Neurology and Neurosurgery (2017-2025). He is a qualified medical acupuncturist, and deals with a wide range of neurological and medical conditions.

He also sees patients with Long Covid at his clinics.

Dr Dexter is  an active member of the research community.He has made novel discoveries and has published extensively in prestigious journals including the British Medical Journal.

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

— Dr Selwyn Dexter

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Acupuncture
    Universidad de Sevilla, London (GB)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-175934 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Acupuncture
#EB-C2887D23 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,978
Annual physical exam 99395 1,620
Vaccination administration 90471 1,140
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,123

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Selwyn Dexter
HEADSHOT
Selwyn Dexter in consultation
IN OFFICE
Selwyn Dexter with the team
WITH TEAM
Selwyn Dexter at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Selwyn Dexter

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    Selwyn Dexter, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3260/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33365948 · cited by 106
  2. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Selwyn Dexter, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5838/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37265104 · cited by 192

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Acupuncture — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

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 Acupuncture
  • Awareness When should you see a acupuncture?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dr.selwyn.dexter@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

18 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
18 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Selwyn Dexter's Areas of Specialty

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Acupuncture

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Selwyn Dexter specialise in?

    Selwyn Dexter specialises in Acupuncture in London, GB. 39 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Selwyn Dexter practise?

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  • What languages does Selwyn Dexter speak?

    Selwyn Dexter speaks English, French.

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