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Mr Atakelet Assefa

General Surgery Waterford

Mr Atakelet Assefa

2 years of experience

13,073+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Atakelet Assefa at a glance

Mr Atakelet Assefa is a General Surgery practitioner based in Waterford, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Atakelet Assefa is a general surgeon. They are dedicated to providing exceptional surgical care to their patients.
Mr Assefa's surgical expertise encompasses a wide range of procedures, reflecting their commitment to delivering comprehensive surgical solutions. Their approach to patient care is centred around clear communication, careful listening, and a thorough understanding of each individual's unique needs.

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

— Mr Atakelet Assefa

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Waterford (IE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · General Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Waterford (IE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-868386 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-929EDD14 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,836
Annual physical exam 99395 2,130
Vaccination administration 90471 466
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,877

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Atakelet Assefa in consultation
IN OFFICE
Atakelet Assefa with the team
WITH TEAM
Atakelet Assefa at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet Atakelet Assefa

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of General Surgery outcomes
    Atakelet Assefa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1441/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31739652 · cited by 172
  2. Outcomes of General Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Atakelet Assefa, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3595/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32838154 · cited by 38

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Waterford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · atakelet.assefa@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

Mr Atakelet Assefa's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Atakelet Assefa treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Waterford matters

Medical practice in Ireland is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Ireland medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Waterford carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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  • What does Atakelet Assefa specialise in?

    Atakelet Assefa specialises in General Surgery in Waterford, IE.

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    Atakelet Assefa treats conditions within General Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Atakelet Assefa practise?

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    Atakelet Assefa speaks English.

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