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Dr Michael Atherton

Psychiatry

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Psychiatry Trust score 8/100
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  • 🇬🇧
English
12,789+ Patients seen
11 Years practising
5 h-index
Watch 64s introduction
From 360.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-26 11:00
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Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • Psychiatric evaluation
  • Medication management
  • CBT session (45m)
  • Family therapy
Treats

About Dr Michael Atherton

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, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-882550

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Psychiatry

#EB-E2712540

Renewal due 2026

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

Allianz Professional

3,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    UAB Barcelona

  2. 2011–2015
    Residency · Psychiatry

    Universidad de Navarra

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08
    Junior consultant

    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,321
Medication management 90833 2,414
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,433
Family therapy 90847 388

Patient reviews

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wait time 3.8
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ease of appointment 4
value for money 4.1
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★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-13 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-08 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-27 Verified
Patients seen 6,556
Typical wait 8 days
Research h-index 5

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Psychiatry — — 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

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

CBT session (45m)

30 min in_clinic

Family therapy

60 min in_clinic

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 3

Selected publications

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry

    Dr Michael Atherton, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026

  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across

    Dr Michael Atherton, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2025

  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry

    Dr Michael Atherton, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024

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Invited talks

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

Articles by Dr Michael Atherton

Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Dr Michael Atherton is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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