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Ms Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez
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Ms Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez

Acupuncture · London

👤 9 years of experience

5,707+ Patients seen
9 Years in practice
7 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Ms Lourdes Alvarez, often known as Lula, is an acupuncturist. Lula's journey into acupuncture stemmed from personal experiences with its transformative effects on well-being. This ignited a passion for this ancient practice, leading them to delve deeper into its knowledge and philosophies. They believe in a holistic approach to healthcare, where the practitioner-patient relationship is built on trust, respect, and open communication. Lula sees this relationship as a partnership, empowering patients to actively participate in their healing journey.

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

— Ms Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Acupuncture
    UAB Barcelona, London (GB)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Acupuncture

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-46863 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Acupuncture
#EB-0557E132 · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,222
Annual physical exam 99395 336
Vaccination administration 90471 2,416
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,335

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 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez in consultation
IN OFFICE
Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez with the team
WITH TEAM
Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4478/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39124107 · cited by 198
  2. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5540/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34618033 · cited by 60
  3. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1841/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32200792 · cited by 34
  4. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    Lourdes (Lula) Alvarez, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8995/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36992711 · cited by 32

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Acupuncture — London · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2018

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Acupuncture
  • Awareness When should you see a acupuncture?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · lourdes.lula.alvarez@euroclinics.example

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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.

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