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Dr Hugo Amaro

Verified Psychiatry Reading

Dr Hugo Amaro

13 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

4,974+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
9
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hugo Amaro at a glance

Dr Hugo Amaro is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Reading, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Reading, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hugo Amaro is a Consultant Psychiatrist and Medical Director at Insight Mental Health. He is on the Specialist Register with the General Medical Council (GMC) and a Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych). He also holds membership with the Portuguese Medical Council and the Portuguese College of Psychiatry, having earned his Licentiate in Medicine (Lic Med) from the University of the Algarve in 2015.
Dr Amaro has extensive expertise in neuromodulation, with training in Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), and Neurofeedback. He is a Section 12–approved doctor and DoLS assessor, with wide experience in conducting complex Mental Health Act and Deprivation of Liberty assessments across varied clinical settings.
He has a particular clinical interest in ADHD, having completed UKAAN training in adult ADHD assessment, which he provides alongside comprehensive general adult psychiatry services. His broader areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety, and schizophrenia.
Complementing his clinical work, Dr Amaro has pursued advanced academic training, holding a Master’s in Educational Psychology, a University Certificate in Postgraduate Professional Development in General Forensic Medicine, a Certificate in Clinical Psychopharmacology, and a PhD in Health Psychology.

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

— Dr Hugo Amaro

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-520026 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-9DB9EA0C · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 183
Medication management 90833 1,552
CBT session (45m) 90834 175
Family therapy 90847 2,866

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) 60 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hugo Amaro
HEADSHOT
Hugo Amaro in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hugo Amaro with the team
WITH TEAM
Hugo Amaro at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Hugo Amaro

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Hugo Amaro, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.8520/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39085190 · cited by 42
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hugo Amaro, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3155/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32073013 · cited by 64
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Hugo Amaro, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.3443/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33209951 · cited by 150

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Reading · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hugo.fernandes.amaro@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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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 Hugo Amaro's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Hugo Amaro 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Hugo Amaro specialise in?

    Hugo Amaro specialises in Psychiatry in Reading, GB. 11 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Hugo Amaro practise?

    Hugo Amaro practises in Reading, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Hugo Amaro speak?

    Hugo Amaro speaks English, Portuguese, Spanish.

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