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Dr Michael Atherton

Psychiatry Bronte

Dr Michael Atherton

11 years of experience

12,789+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michael Atherton at a glance

Dr Michael Atherton is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Bronte, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Bronte, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Michael Atherton is a compassionate psychiatrist. Dr Atherton is a valued member of the Psychiatry team. Dr Atherton has honed their skills in a range of mental health disciplines over their career. They specialise in treating various psychiatric conditions.
Recognised for excellent communication skills and sound judgement, Dr Atherton is adept at working with individuals and families to provide tailored treatment plans. Patients under Dr Atherton's care can expect the utmost level of attention and personalised treatment. They take the time to understand each patient's circumstances and develop individualised plans to address their immediate needs and long-term goals. Dr Atherton operates with empathy, ensuring a safe and respectful environment.

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

— Dr Michael Atherton

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Bronte (AU)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universidad de Navarra, Bronte (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-882550 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-E2712540 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,321
Medication management 90833 2,414
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,433
Family therapy 90847 388

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) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Family therapy 60 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Atherton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Atherton with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Atherton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 64s
Meet Michael Atherton

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Michael Atherton, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.8588/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30687140 · cited by 180
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across AU
    Michael Atherton, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.7439/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35790310 · cited by 198
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Michael Atherton, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2713/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30235087 · cited by 24

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.atherton@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 Michael Atherton's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Michael Atherton 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 Bronte 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 Bronte 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 Michael Atherton specialise in?

    Michael Atherton specialises in Psychiatry in Bronte, AU.

  • What conditions does Michael Atherton treat?

    Michael Atherton treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Atherton practise?

    Michael Atherton practises in Bronte, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Atherton speak?

    Michael Atherton speaks English.

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