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Trust score 8/100
Accepting new patients
Dr
Dr Gavin Third
Psychiatry
English
12,056+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Gavin Third is an experienced psychiatrist specialising in Forensic Psychiatry, currently practising in Edinburgh. He recently completed his higher specialty training (ST6) in forensic psychiatry and has now obtained his Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT), marking his transition to consultant-level practice.
Dr Third completed his pre-clinical studies at the University of St Andrews, before completing his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Edinburgh. He undertook his foundation training in NHS Grampian, followed by several years as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry with NHS Borders, where he developed broad experience across psychiatric subspecialties.
He progressed through core psychiatry training in Edinburgh, which included a year as a specialty doctor at The State Hospital, gaining valuable experience in high-secure forensic care. In 2022, he began his higher training in Forensic Psychiatry within the South East Scotland Deanery, based primarily at the Orchard Clinic, the medium-secure forensic unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Dr Third has considerable experience in medicolegal reporting, having prepared reports for both the Crown Prosecution Service and defence solicitors, and has given expert witness evidence in multiple criminal cases.
Alongside his NHS work, Dr Third now offers private psychiatric assessment and treatment for mental illness, neurodevelopmental conditions, and medicolegal matters through Edinburgh Psychiatry.
Dr Third completed his pre-clinical studies at the University of St Andrews, before completing his medical degree (MBChB) at the University of Edinburgh. He undertook his foundation training in NHS Grampian, followed by several years as a Specialty Doctor in Psychiatry with NHS Borders, where he developed broad experience across psychiatric subspecialties.
He progressed through core psychiatry training in Edinburgh, which included a year as a specialty doctor at The State Hospital, gaining valuable experience in high-secure forensic care. In 2022, he began his higher training in Forensic Psychiatry within the South East Scotland Deanery, based primarily at the Orchard Clinic, the medium-secure forensic unit at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Dr Third has considerable experience in medicolegal reporting, having prepared reports for both the Crown Prosecution Service and defence solicitors, and has given expert witness evidence in multiple criminal cases.
Alongside his NHS work, Dr Third now offers private psychiatric assessment and treatment for mental illness, neurodevelopmental conditions, and medicolegal matters through Edinburgh Psychiatry.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Gavin Third
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Psychiatry
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2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Psychiatry
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| Psychiatric evaluation | 90791 | 2,042 |
| Medication management | 90833 | 2,397 |
| CBT session (45m) | 90834 | 2,034 |
| Family therapy | 90847 | 2,127 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 120 min | in_clinic | 1,440.00 EUR |
| Family therapy | 90 min | in_clinic | 900.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 16 · i10: 8
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.2089/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37981677 · cited by 135
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Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7359/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30022274 · cited by 29
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European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
DOI: 10.4469/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30675543 · cited by 179
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Psychiatry European Annual Congress (Psychiatry) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Psychiatry National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — · 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
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 Psychiatry
- Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · gavin.third@euroclinics.example
