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Dr Irwin Pakula

Psychiatry Wollongong

Dr Irwin Pakula

2 years of experience

7,477+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Irwin Pakula at a glance

Dr Irwin Pakula is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Wollongong, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Wollongong, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Irwin Pakula

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Wollongong (AU)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Wollongong (AU)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-243363 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-F3EB60BF · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 892
Medication management 90833 1,971
CBT session (45m) 90834 76
Family therapy 90847 3,001

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 1,440.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Irwin Pakula in consultation
IN OFFICE
Irwin Pakula with the team
WITH TEAM
Irwin Pakula at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Irwin Pakula

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Irwin Pakula, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.2515/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36293737 · cited by 145
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Irwin Pakula, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3223/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31755524 · cited by 179
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Irwin Pakula, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.6611/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34635783 · cited by 61

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Wollongong · 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 · irwin.pakula@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 Irwin Pakula's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Irwin Pakula 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 Wollongong 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 Wollongong 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 Irwin Pakula specialise in?

    Irwin Pakula specialises in Psychiatry in Wollongong, AU.

  • What conditions does Irwin Pakula treat?

    Irwin Pakula treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Irwin Pakula practise?

    Irwin Pakula practises in Wollongong, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Irwin Pakula speak?

    Irwin Pakula speaks English.

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