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Mr John Philbin

Acupuncture London

Mr John Philbin

14 years of experience

5,683+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr John Philbin at a glance

Mr John Philbin is an Acupuncture practitioner based in London, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2008). Serves patients in London, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

John Philbin is a licensed acupuncturist.
Patients seek acupuncture for a variety of reasons. Some of the most common reasons include pain relief, stress reduction, and improved sleep. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option for many conditions. It is a holistic approach to healthcare that considers the whole person, not just their symptoms.
If you are considering acupuncture, it is important to find a qualified and experienced practitioner. Acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment option for many conditions, but it is important to consult with a qualified healthcare professional to determine if it is right for you.

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

— Mr John Philbin

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, London (GB)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Acupuncture
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, London (GB)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Acupuncture

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-909359 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Acupuncture
#EB-8EEC8325 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,819
Annual physical exam 99395 2,941
Vaccination administration 90471 1,205
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,890

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

John Philbin in consultation
IN OFFICE
John Philbin with the team
WITH TEAM
John Philbin at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet John Philbin

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Philbin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2684/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34868237 · cited by 91
  2. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    John Philbin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1439/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35973055 · cited by 153
  3. Outcomes of Acupuncture in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    John Philbin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1150/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37932883 · cited by 119
  4. European registry analysis of Acupuncture outcomes
    John Philbin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9658/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 37392438 · cited by 189

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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.john.philbin@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

Mr John Philbin's Areas of Specialty

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Acupuncture

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    John Philbin specialises in Acupuncture in London, GB.

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    John Philbin speaks English.

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