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Dr. Gavin Third

Psychiatry Edinburgh

Dr. Gavin Third

2 years of experience

12,056+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr. Gavin Third at a glance

Dr. Gavin Third is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gavin Third is an experienced psychiatrist specialising in Forensic Psychiatry, currently practising in Edinburgh. He recently completed his higher specialty training (ST6) in forensic psychiatry and has now obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), marking his transition to consultant-level practice.
Dr Third completed his pre-clinical studies at the University of St Andrews, before completing his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Edinburgh. He undertook his foundation training in NHS Grampian, followed by several years as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry with NHS Borders, where he developed broad experience across psychiatric subspecialties.
He progressed through core psychiatry training in Edinburgh, which included a year as a specialty doctor at The State Hospital, gaining valuable experience in high-secure forensic care. In 2022, he began his higher training in Forensic Psychiatry within the South East Scotland Deanery, based primarily at the Orchard Clinic, the medium-secure forensic unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Dr Third has considerable experience in medicolegal reporting, having prepared reports for both the Crown Prosecution Service and defence solicitors, and has given expert witness evidence in multiple criminal cases.
Alongside his NHS work, Dr Third now offers private psychiatric assessment and treatment for mental illness, neurodevelopmental conditions, and medicolegal matters through Edinburgh Psychiatry.

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

— Dr. Gavin Third

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    UAB Barcelona, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-224858 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-61CAE2D4 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,042
Medication management 90833 2,397
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,034
Family therapy 90847 2,127

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 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gavin Third
HEADSHOT
Gavin Third in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gavin Third with the team
WITH TEAM
Gavin Third at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Gavin Third

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Gavin Third, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.2089/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37981677 · cited by 135
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gavin Third, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.7359/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30022274 · cited by 29
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Gavin Third, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.4469/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30675543 · cited by 179

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gavin.third@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. Gavin Third's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr. Gavin Third treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom doctors offering the same care.

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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    Gavin Third specialises in Psychiatry in Edinburgh, GB. 13 years of clinical experience.

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    Gavin Third speaks English.

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