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Dr Bernadette Lynch

Rheumatology Galway

Dr Bernadette Lynch

2 years of experience

2,782+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bernadette Lynch at a glance

Dr Bernadette Lynch is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Galway, 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, 2020). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Bernadette Lynch is a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician. They graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2003. Dr Lynch completed higher specialist training in Rheumatology and General Medicine in 2013. They were awarded an MD from University College Dublin in 2011 for work on IL-22 and musculoskeletal ultrasound in Inflammatory Arthritis.
Dr Lynch undertook a fellowship in Scleroderma and Vasculitis at the Royal Free Hospital Hampstead. During this time, they were part of the UK Scleroderma Study Group (UKSSG) which developed the national guidelines on the management of complications of Scleroderma.
Dr Lynch's principal clinical and academic interests are Scleroderma and Inflammatory Arthritis.

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

— Dr Bernadette Lynch

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Galway (IE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Rheumatology
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Galway (IE)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-605773 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-F48119F2 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,163
Annual physical exam 99395 493
Vaccination administration 90471 1,989
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,978

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bernadette Lynch in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bernadette Lynch with the team
WITH TEAM
Bernadette Lynch at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Bernadette Lynch

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 5

  1. Outcomes of Rheumatology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Bernadette Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9124/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36370557 · cited by 163
  2. European registry analysis of Rheumatology outcomes
    Bernadette Lynch, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4522/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37582159 · cited by 17

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Galway · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bernadette.lynch@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 Bernadette Lynch's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway 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 Galway 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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    Bernadette Lynch speaks English.

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