About us
Dr Hugo Amaro
Consultant Psychiatrist
Expertise
Learning disability
Forensic psychiatry assessments
Personal injury
Capacity assessments
Neurodiversity & disability assessment
Dr Amaro is a Consultant Psychiatrist with experience across a wide range of clinical settings, including adult acute inpatient units, psychiatric intensive care units (PICU), and community services for older adults and individuals with learning disabilities.
He is registered on the General Medical Council specialist register.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Amaro has an academic background in psychology and medical education. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology and a PhD in Health Psychology. He has undertaken further specialist training in General Forensic Medicine and Clinical Psychopharmacology.
Dr Amaro is a member of the Portuguese Medical Council and the Portuguese College of Psychiatry, and is a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Southampton Medical School. His combined clinical and academic experience supports a considered and evidence-based approach to psychiatric assessment.