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Dr William John Ferguson

Psychiatry Edinburgh

Dr William John Ferguson

2 years of experience

12,496+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr William John Ferguson at a glance

Dr William John Ferguson is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 28+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Dr William John Ferguson is a Psychiatrist.
Dr Ferguson studied Medicine at the University of Aberdeen, developing a keen interest in consciousness and the brain, leading him to pursue an additional degree in Neuroscience. He graduated in 1997 with a BSc (Med Sci) in Neuroscience and an MBChB medical degree. Dr Ferguson's natural ability to listen to patients and understand the complexities of their lives led him to choose psychiatry as a specialty. He relocated to Edinburgh in early 2000 to commence his training in psychiatry.

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

— Dr William John Ferguson

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-805066 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-D0A11782 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,934
Medication management 90833 81
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,886
Family therapy 90847 2,555

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 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 120 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet William John Ferguson

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    William John Ferguson, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.4551/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35381722 · cited by 11
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    William John Ferguson, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5735/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35913971 · cited by 137
  3. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across GB
    William John Ferguson, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.1300/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38462240 · cited by 167

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · william.john.ferguson@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 William John Ferguson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr William John Ferguson treats, with the size of the national pool of United Kingdom 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

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  • What does William John Ferguson specialise in?

    William John Ferguson specialises in Psychiatry in Edinburgh, GB. 28 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does William John Ferguson practise?

    William John Ferguson practises in Edinburgh, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    William John Ferguson speaks English.

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