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Mr Douglas Salvesen

Obstetrics Gynaecology Hitchin

Mr Douglas Salvesen

2 years of experience

12,048+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
2
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Douglas Salvesen at a glance

Mr Douglas Salvesen is an Obstetrics Gynaecology practitioner based in Hitchin, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Hitchin, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Douglas Salvesen is a specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, appointed as an NHS consultant in 1988 and currently working as a consultant at East and North Hertfordshire NHS Lister Hospital in Stevenage. His specialisms are gynaecology, maternal and foetal medicine, obstetrics, reproductive medicine, sexual and reproductive healthcare and urogynaecology.

Mr Salvesen attained an MBBD and MD at The University of London in 1986 and 1994 respectively. He also attained a Member of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists title in 1994.

Following this, he undertook specialist training at St Thomas' Hospital, Kings College Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Additionally, he spent two years researching foetal medicine at King's College Hospital and has completed training in Obstetric Ultrasound. His extensive education and training mean that Mr Salvesen can attend to many clinical issues.

Alongside Mr Salvesen's clinical work he has affiliations and memberships with The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and Premium Medical Protection. He has received eight Clinical Excellence Awards (CEA) from East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust. He has also published numerous peer-reviewed journals about his research interests including amniocentesis and foetal erythropoietin.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
Amniocentesis

Fibroid Removal

Endometrial or Uterine Biopsy


Fibroids

Menopause

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)

Urinary Incontinence

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

— Mr Douglas Salvesen

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Hitchin (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Hitchin (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Obstetrics Gynaecology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-389567 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Obstetrics Gynaecology
#EB-5EBF03AF · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,638
Annual physical exam 99395 720
Vaccination administration 90471 696
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,591

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 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Douglas Salvesen
HEADSHOT
Douglas Salvesen in consultation
IN OFFICE
Douglas Salvesen with the team
WITH TEAM
Douglas Salvesen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 139s
Meet Douglas Salvesen

Research & publications

h-index: 17 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics Gynaecology
    Douglas Salvesen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8387/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39997759 · cited by 134
  2. Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics Gynaecology across GB
    Douglas Salvesen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6163/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38211151 · cited by 116

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Obstetrics Gynaecology — Hitchin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Obstetrics Gynaecology
  • Awareness When should you see a obstetrics gynaecology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.douglas.salvesen.1@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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Douglas Salvesen's Areas of Specialty

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Obstetrics Gynaecology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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