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Dr Emma Heffernan

Psychiatry Woolloongabba

Dr Emma Heffernan

2 years of experience

4,991+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Emma Heffernan at a glance

Dr Emma Heffernan is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Woolloongabba, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Woolloongabba, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Emma Heffernan

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Woolloongabba (AU)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de Barcelona, Woolloongabba (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-999550 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-A69FCE8A · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 51
Medication management 90833 2,284
CBT session (45m) 90834 651
Family therapy 90847 1,494

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 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Emma Heffernan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Emma Heffernan with the team
WITH TEAM
Emma Heffernan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 128s
Meet Emma Heffernan

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Emma Heffernan, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.1414/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33535340 · cited by 166
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Emma Heffernan, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.4457/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39218948 · cited by 20
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Emma Heffernan, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6015/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32140716 · cited by 58

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2025
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · emma.heffernan@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 Emma Heffernan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Emma Heffernan 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 Woolloongabba 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 Woolloongabba 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 Emma Heffernan specialise in?

    Emma Heffernan specialises in Psychiatry in Woolloongabba, AU.

  • What conditions does Emma Heffernan treat?

    Emma Heffernan treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Emma Heffernan practise?

    Emma Heffernan practises in Woolloongabba, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Emma Heffernan speak?

    Emma Heffernan speaks English.

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