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Dr Ernest Hunter

Psychiatry Cairns

Dr Ernest Hunter

11 years of experience

13,231+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ernest Hunter at a glance

Dr Ernest Hunter is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Cairns, 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, 2011). Serves patients in Cairns, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ernest Hunter is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for providing exceptional care to their patients.
They strive to create a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their concerns and working towards their mental health goals. With a focus on personalised treatment plans, Dr Hunter utilises evidence-based approaches to address a wide range of mental health needs.

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

— Dr Ernest Hunter

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Cairns (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Cairns (AU)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-79298 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-465A3D35 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,557
Medication management 90833 1,786
CBT session (45m) 90834 797
Family therapy 90847 1,552

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) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ernest Hunter in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ernest Hunter with the team
WITH TEAM
Ernest Hunter at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Ernest Hunter

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Ernest Hunter, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.6977/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30055792 · cited by 96
  2. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Ernest Hunter, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5352/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33505310 · cited by 66

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ernest.hunter@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 Ernest Hunter's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ernest Hunter 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.

Dr Ernest Hunter is one of 1,518 psychiatry doctors indexed in Australia. Browse psychiatry doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cairns 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 Cairns 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 Ernest Hunter specialise in?

    Ernest Hunter specialises in Psychiatry in Cairns, AU.

  • What conditions does Ernest Hunter treat?

    Ernest Hunter treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ernest Hunter practise?

    Ernest Hunter practises in Cairns, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ernest Hunter speak?

    Ernest Hunter speaks English.

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