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Dr Karen Gaunson

Psychiatry Elsternwick

Dr Karen Gaunson

6 years of experience

8,812+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Karen Gaunson at a glance

Dr Karen Gaunson is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Elsternwick, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Elsternwick, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

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

— Dr Karen Gaunson

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Elsternwick (AU)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Sevilla, Elsternwick (AU)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-553706 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-2105A57B · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,436
Medication management 90833 1,819
CBT session (45m) 90834 732
Family therapy 90847 2,569

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) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,620.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Karen Gaunson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Karen Gaunson with the team
WITH TEAM
Karen Gaunson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Karen Gaunson

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Karen Gaunson, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.9852/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30891842 · cited by 81
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Karen Gaunson, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.9435/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32817417 · cited by 91
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Karen Gaunson, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.9935/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30718773 · cited by 141

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2021
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · karen.gaunson@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 Karen Gaunson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Karen Gaunson 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 Elsternwick 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 Elsternwick 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 Karen Gaunson specialise in?

    Karen Gaunson specialises in Psychiatry in Elsternwick, AU.

  • What conditions does Karen Gaunson treat?

    Karen Gaunson treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Karen Gaunson practise?

    Karen Gaunson practises in Elsternwick, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Karen Gaunson speak?

    Karen Gaunson speaks English.

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