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Dr Gillian McCarthy

Genito Urinary Medicine London

Dr Gillian McCarthy

15 years of experience

2,539+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gillian McCarthy at a glance

Dr Gillian McCarthy is a Genito Urinary Medicine practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 42+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Gill McCarthy is a Consultant Physician with over 30 years experience in Sexual Health & HIV.
She qualified from the Royal Free Hospital and undertook general medicine training in London and Bristol followed by training in General Practice and then speciality training in Sexual Health & HIV at Chelsea Westminster and University College London hospitals. In 1995 Dr McCarthy was appointed as a consultant at Kingston Hospital and founded the highly regarded Sexual Health & HIV service at the Wolverton Centre there.
Dr McCarthy has extensive experience of managing with a wide range of genital conditions and infections in both men and women. Some infections are sexually transmitted but many are not. She has a subspecialty interest in genital skin conditions (dermatology) and painful conditions affecting the genital area such as vulvodynia. To the individual many of these conditions present as soreness, itch or irritation or pain with sex. All genital conditions can cause significant personal distress and also impact on relationships and all these aspects are considered within the consultation process.
Dr McCarthy has edited national guidelines in sexual health as a member of the British Association of Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH) Clinical Effectiveness Group and has taught extensively on all aspects of Sexual Health and HIV.
Apart from her clinical practice Dr McCarthy held several senior management posts at Kingston Hospital and was Clinical Director of the Sexual Health & HIV service until 2020. She is passionate about Medical Education and training the doctors of the future. She was College Tutor for Medicine and then Director of Medical Education responsible for the training of 230 junior doctors.
Dr McCarthy retired from Kingston Hospital at the end of 2020 and is now providing a clinical service at the New Victoria Hospital combined with other roles in medical education.
Clinical Interests
Management of male & female genital infections
Management of troublesome, persistent or recurrent genital infections (e.g. thrush, BV, herpes, warts)
Genital skin conditions
Vulvodynia & male genital pain conditions/ painful sex
STI screening
HIV testing & management

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

— Dr Gillian McCarthy

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, London (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Genito Urinary Medicine
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Genito Urinary Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-65209 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Genito Urinary Medicine
#EB-6D79DDC8 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,869
Annual physical exam 99395 2,651
Vaccination administration 90471 1,931
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,972

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gillian McCarthy
HEADSHOT
Gillian McCarthy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gillian McCarthy with the team
WITH TEAM
Gillian McCarthy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 66s
Meet Gillian McCarthy

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Genito Urinary Medicine
    Gillian McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8329/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38388070 · cited by 13
  2. Long-term follow-up of Genito Urinary Medicine across GB
    Gillian McCarthy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4361/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31155960 · cited by 71

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Genito Urinary Medicine — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Genito Urinary Medicine 2026-03-11 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a genito urinary medicine? 2026-01-12 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gillian.mccarthy@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

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Genito Urinary Medicine

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