Dr. Javier Fernández Osuna

Dr. Javier Fernández Osuna
Psychiatry
Sevilla


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Dr. Javier Fernández Osuna

Psychiatrist in
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Dr. Fernández Osuna is a prestigious specialist in Psychiatry with more than 15 years of experience. Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Seville, has continued his training with the Doctorate Program in Mental Health at the same university, obtaining the Research Proficiency. In addition, the doctor has five masters of specific training in Psychotherapies and Forensic Psychiatry.

At the teaching level, he has been an associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry, Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the University of Seville, with the teaching profile of the Psychiatric Clinic and Drug Addiction. He has also been a clinical tutor for students of the Degree in Medicine in the Subjects of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Clinic. In addition, he has supervised Internal Medical Residents of Psychiatry, Family and Community Medicine, Neurology, Neurophysiology and Occupational Medicine.

As for research, he is the author of numerous papers and communications in Psychiatric Congresses, and has various scientific publications, having received several research awards.

In the workplace, he is Coordinator and Specialist in Psychiatry of the Community Mental Health Unit in the Hospital Areas of Osuna and Virgen Macarena by the Andalusian Health Service (SAS); work that combines with private practice at the Institute of Neurological Specialties of Seville (IENSA).

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 Credentials

GMC: ‍4113653

 Professional experience

• Optional specialist in Psychiatry at the Institute of Neurological Specialties (IENSA) of Seville (today)
• Optional specialist in the Hospital Areas of Osuna and Virgen Macarena of Seville, by the Andalusian Health Service (SAS) (present)
• He has served as Coordinator of the Community Mental Health Unit in the Hospital Areas of Osuna and Virgen Macarena by the Andalusian Health Service (SAS)

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 Teaching posts

• Associate Professor at the University of Seville in the Department of Psychiatry, Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, with the teaching profile of the Psychiatric Clinic
• Associate Professor at the University of Seville in the Department of Psychiatry, Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment, with the teaching profile of Drug Addiction
• Clinical tutor of students of the Degree in Medicine in the subjects of Psychiatry and Psychiatric Clinic
• Tutor of Internal Doctors Residents of Psychiatry
• Tutor of Internal Medical Residents of Family and Community Medicine
• Tutor of Resident Physicians of Neurology
• Tutor of Resident Physicians of Neurophysiology
• Tutor of Internal Medicine Residents of Occupational Medicine

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the University of Seville (1994)
• Internal Medical Resident (MIR) in Psychiatry at the Hospital Virgen Macarena (1996 - 2000)
• Doctoral Program in Mental Health by the University of Seville, having obtained the Research Sufficiency
• University Expert in Dynamic Psychotherapy by the University of Seville (2000)
• Master's Degree in Family and Systems Therapy from the University of Seville (2000)
• University Specialist in Forensic Psychiatry by the National University of Distance Education (UNED) (2010)
• Master's Degree in Forensic Sciences and Health Law from the National University of Distance Education (UNED) (2011)
• University Expert in the Treatment of Bipolar Disorder by the University of Barcelona (2012)

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 Publications and conferences

• Author of several papers and communications to Psychiatric Congresses, as well as scientific publications, having received several research awards

 Prizes and awards

• Accreditation by the Health Quality Agency of Andalusia with Expert level

Languages spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

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Excelente en su trato y atención al paciente. se toma su tiempo en escuchar todo el historial para establecer un buen diagnóstico. muy recomendable.

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Anxiety

There is talk of anxiety disorder when the reaction alert a person to a situation or event promptly stressful is disproportionate, excessive and persi ...

Bipolar Disorder

  Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which you go from joy to sadness quickly and unpredictably. It is manifested in states of mania and, in se ...

Depression

  Depression is a mood disorder characterized mainly by prolonged and severe feelings of sadness associated with other symptoms and abnormal thinki ...

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Phobias

A phobia is a type of mental health disorder. It is characterized by a strong fear or even panic, to certain objects or situations. For example, a phobia of spiders (arachnophobia) or phobia of enclosed spaces (claustrophobia). ...

Psychotic disorder

Psychosis is a mental illness in which the person has a loss of contact with reality. It is characterized by delusions or hallucinations situations.   ...

Addiction

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Conduct Disorder

  Under the concept of conduct disorder a set of behavioral changes and behavioral development appropriate to the child's age, persistently and with a disproportionate amount are included. Among the most common symptoms of these disorders are disobedience, impulsiveness, inattention, hostility, lies and insults, transgression of social norms, or antisocial character. Among the most common behavioral disorders in children are distinguished: the conduct disorder, a persistent and repeatedly aggressive behavior in which the child acts with hostility to others or their property, intimidating; and hyperkinetic disorders characterized by an early onset, in which predominates a considerable lack of attention in all activities, and a hyperactive, impulsive and undisciplined behavior. In addition, behavioral disorders associated with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), learning problems and clinical disorders (depression, anxiety ...) are presented. ...

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is a health problem caused by frequent consumption of addictive substances, drugs. Addiction is a change in lifestyle, both physical and psychological. This is characterized by compulsive and continuous use. Drug abuse includes different types of behavior: the experimental or recreational; Psychoactive to relieve symptoms or drug problems; and consumption in which a dependence develops in the wake of continued use for discomfort or abstinence.   ...

Forensic Psychiatry

Forensic psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry. It aims to determine the state of the mental faculties of a person in order to define its degree of responsibility in a legal case. ...

Judicial Evaluation

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Learning Disability

Learning disorders in children encompass alterations of some of the basic cognitive processes that affect the way the brain processes information. Normally, manifest only as a deficit in very specific areas such as writing, reading or calculating. Children who suffer from this disorder, have a lower school performance although most of them have normal or above-average intelligence. The main specific developmental learning disorders usually affect perception, emotion, speech, writing and reading, attention, and motor coordination and activity. Therefore, it is important to diagnose the problem early in order to avoid further complications in the development of children and implement a pedagogic intervention based, through the coordination of physical, psychological or speech therapists, as the case therapy treatment. ...

Major depression

What is major depression? Depression is a disorder of mood that is feeling sad, blue, unhappy, miserable, or the mood on the ground. It is also known as major depression or refractory depression. This type of depression is characterized by the appearance of one or more depressive episodes minimum two weeks. What are the symptoms? Some of the main symptoms that may have major depression are: - blue mood for most of the day - loss or weight gain - Loss of interest in activities that were previously rewarding - Feelings of guilt - Suicidal Thoughts - Fatigue or energy loss Causes of greater or why depression occurs Although the exact cause of major depression is unknown, many experts say that is due to chemical changes in the brain. There are external factors that may influence the time of depression, such as: - Alcohol or drug abuse - Sleep disorders - Certain diseases such as hypothyroidism, cancer and chronic pain - Use of certain medications - Acts Stressful life as breaking with the couple, near death or job loss. Can it be prevented? To prevent major depression is important not to consume alcohol, or drugs, as they may worsen. It is also desirable practice exercise and maintain good sleep habits. What is the treatment? Major depression can be treated by a drug or treatment with psychotherapy. Drug treatment is antidepressants that restore the proper chemical levels in the brain. On the other hand, psychotherapy is aimed at discussing feelings and thoughts of the patient to learn to cope. ...

Personality Disorders

There is talk of personality disorder when the behavior, thoughts and emotions that make up the lifestyle of a person have a prolonged deviation in time with respect to personality patterns considered "healthy" within a field or stage. This type of psychiatric disorders come to interfere in the daily life of the person who suffers social adjustment problems, so its capacity for interaction and coexistence is complicated and can even cause social isolation. Therefore, the treatment of personality disorders requires tackled personalized counseling. Depending on the degree of variation of the structure of thought and the inappropriate behavior of these patients have been described different types of personality disorder: histrionic, the people who always want to be the focus and act dramatically and superficial; narcissist, arrogant typical subjects who believe omnipotent; limit or borderline, a pattern of impulsive, unstable and prone to self-injury character; antisocial, the subjects who act ruthlessly violent and evil; paranoid, which involves excessive distrust throughout; schizoid, typical of solitary and indifferent to people's feelings; obsessive, perfectionist or scrupulous the subject; avoidant, which implies avoidance of situations anxiety; or dependent, typical of undecided people and lack of self-esteem. ...

Psychopharmacology

Psychopharmacology is a specialty or scientific discipline focused on the study of the effect of drugs on behavior and psychological and mental disorders. By psychopharmacological therapy, the specialist prescribes specific drugs (psychotropic drugs) to correct pathological behaviors and psychiatric disorders, establishing a proper treatment plan for each patient. In addition, periodic monitoring of patient status will be required to evaluate their clinical course and treatment effects. Patients should be aware that only the doctor can regulate prescription dose of each drug and the timing and method of timely discontinuation. Due to the nature of this type of drugs, your sudden stop could be dangerous for the patient's health. Currently, combination therapies such drugs with psychotherapy gives very good results in the treatment of the vast majority of pathologies and behavioral disorders. ...

Stress

  Stress is a state of physical and emotional stress caused in response to a stimulus or pressure, either positive or negative. It is a state of defense, in small doses, helps the body to react and adapt to events. Thus, a normal level of stress is considered healthy and even positive as it helps to encourage people to act to stimuli of daily life. However, when stress is excessive or not adequately controlled, it can cause mental wear, such as irritability and anxiety, and psychosomatic disorders. A psychosomatic disorder is a physiological disease caused by emotional causes, usually by stress. Some of the most common psychosomatic disorders caused by stress are headaches, insomnia, muscle tension, digestive and heart problems, dizziness ... ...

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