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Dr Alan Laing

Orthopaedic Surgery Kilkenny

Dr Alan Laing

2 years of experience

6,020+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Alan Laing at a glance

Dr Alan Laing is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Kilkenny, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Kilkenny, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Alan Laing is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialist interest in surgery of the foot and ankle.
Dr Laing's practice offers a comprehensive orthopaedic service encompassing the management of acute foot and ankle fractures, sports and dance injuries. They have a particular interest in plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon pathologies, deformity correction (flat foot and high arch pathologies), ankle arthritis (total ankle replacement) bunion and hammertoe deformities, rheumatological and diabetic foot conditions.
Dr Laing is a graduate of NUI Galway. Following completion of surgical training on the Irish Trauma and Orthopaedic Training Programme, they were entered on the Specialist Register of Orthopaedic Surgeons. To further their subspecialist interest in surgery of the foot and ankle, Dr Laing completed Fellowships at the Hansen Foot and Ankle Institute, Harborview, Seattle and at the Clinique St Antoine de Padoue, Bordeaux.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Alan Laing

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Kilkenny (IE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    NUI Galway, Kilkenny (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-272797 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-A45EE0C6 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,708
Annual physical exam 99395 1,146
Vaccination administration 90471 2,042
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,717

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Alan Laing in consultation
IN OFFICE
Alan Laing with the team
WITH TEAM
Alan Laing at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Alan Laing

Research & publications

h-index: 21 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Alan Laing, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5196/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37414352 · cited by 164
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across IE
    Alan Laing, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6020/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38243325 · cited by 126
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Alan Laing, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9296/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39579718 · cited by 144
  4. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across IE
    Alan Laing, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2067/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38464836 · cited by 58

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Kilkenny · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Kilkenny · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · alan.laing@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Alan Laing's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Alan Laing treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Alan Laing specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Kilkenny, IE.

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    Alan Laing speaks English.

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