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Dr
Dr Gillian McCarthy
Genito-Urinary Medicine
English
2,539+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Gill McCarthy is a Consultant Physician with over 30 years experience in Sexual Health & HIV.
She qualified from the Royal Free Hospital and undertook general medicine training in London and Bristol followed by training in General Practice and then speciality training in Sexual Health & HIV at Chelsea Westminster and University College London hospitals. In 1995 Dr McCarthy was appointed as a consultant at Kingston Hospital and founded the highly regarded Sexual Health & HIV service at the Wolverton Centre there.
Dr McCarthy has extensive experience of managing with a wide range of genital conditions and infections in both men and women. Some infections are sexually transmitted but many are not. She has a subspecialty interest in genital skin conditions (dermatology) and painful conditions affecting the genital area such as vulvodynia. To the individual many of these conditions present as soreness, itch or irritation or pain with sex. All genital conditions can cause significant personal distress and also impact on relationships and all these aspects are considered within the consultation process.
Dr McCarthy has edited national guidelines in sexual health as a member of the British Association of Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH) Clinical Effectiveness Group and has taught extensively on all aspects of Sexual Health and HIV.
Apart from her clinical practice Dr McCarthy held several senior management posts at Kingston Hospital and was Clinical Director of the Sexual Health & HIV service until 2020. She is passionate about Medical Education and training the doctors of the future. She was College Tutor for Medicine and then Director of Medical Education responsible for the training of 230 junior doctors.
Dr McCarthy retired from Kingston Hospital at the end of 2020 and is now providing a clinical service at the New Victoria Hospital combined with other roles in medical education.
Clinical Interests
• Management of male & female genital infections
• Management of troublesome, persistent or recurrent genital infections (e.g. thrush, BV, herpes, warts)
• Genital skin conditions
• Vulvodynia & male genital pain conditions/ painful sex
• STI screening
• HIV testing & management
She qualified from the Royal Free Hospital and undertook general medicine training in London and Bristol followed by training in General Practice and then speciality training in Sexual Health & HIV at Chelsea Westminster and University College London hospitals. In 1995 Dr McCarthy was appointed as a consultant at Kingston Hospital and founded the highly regarded Sexual Health & HIV service at the Wolverton Centre there.
Dr McCarthy has extensive experience of managing with a wide range of genital conditions and infections in both men and women. Some infections are sexually transmitted but many are not. She has a subspecialty interest in genital skin conditions (dermatology) and painful conditions affecting the genital area such as vulvodynia. To the individual many of these conditions present as soreness, itch or irritation or pain with sex. All genital conditions can cause significant personal distress and also impact on relationships and all these aspects are considered within the consultation process.
Dr McCarthy has edited national guidelines in sexual health as a member of the British Association of Sexual Health & HIV (BASHH) Clinical Effectiveness Group and has taught extensively on all aspects of Sexual Health and HIV.
Apart from her clinical practice Dr McCarthy held several senior management posts at Kingston Hospital and was Clinical Director of the Sexual Health & HIV service until 2020. She is passionate about Medical Education and training the doctors of the future. She was College Tutor for Medicine and then Director of Medical Education responsible for the training of 230 junior doctors.
Dr McCarthy retired from Kingston Hospital at the end of 2020 and is now providing a clinical service at the New Victoria Hospital combined with other roles in medical education.
Clinical Interests
• Management of male & female genital infections
• Management of troublesome, persistent or recurrent genital infections (e.g. thrush, BV, herpes, warts)
• Genital skin conditions
• Vulvodynia & male genital pain conditions/ painful sex
• STI screening
• HIV testing & management
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Gillian McCarthy
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Genito-Urinary Medicine
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Genito-Urinary Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,869 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,651 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,931 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,972 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 6
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Validation of clinical scoring in Genito-Urinary Medicine
DOI: 10.8329/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38388070 · cited by 13
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Long-term follow-up of Genito-Urinary Medicine across
DOI: 10.4361/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31155960 · cited by 71
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Genito-Urinary Medicine European Annual Congress (Genito-Urinary Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Genito-Urinary Medicine National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Genito-Urinary Medicine — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 0.05
- Knowledge
- 0.08
- Wait Time
- 3.80
- Staff Friendliness
- 0.02
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.00
- Value For Money
- 4.10
- Would Recommend Pct
- 4
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Genito-Urinary Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a genito-urinary medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · gillian.mccarthy@euroclinics.example
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