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Dr Breffni Drumm

Geriatric Medicine Sligo

Dr Breffni Drumm

10 years of experience

8,306+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Breffni Drumm at a glance

Dr Breffni Drumm is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Breffni Drumm is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for providing exceptional care to patients. Their commitment to staying at the forefront of their field ensures patients receive the most effective and compassionate care possible.
Dr Drumm's approach centres around understanding each patient's unique needs and tailoring treatment plans accordingly. This patient-centric philosophy, combined with their expertise, makes them a sought-after healthcare provider.

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

— Dr Breffni Drumm

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Sligo (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    University College Cork (UCC), Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-780103 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-F4F1E117 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,649
Annual physical exam 99395 439
Vaccination administration 90471 1,735
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,032

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 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Breffni Drumm in consultation
IN OFFICE
Breffni Drumm with the team
WITH TEAM
Breffni Drumm at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Breffni Drumm

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Breffni Drumm, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7924/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30983281 · cited by 145
  2. Long-term follow-up of Geriatric Medicine across IE
    Breffni Drumm, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9099/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36535853 · cited by 99
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Geriatric Medicine
    Breffni Drumm, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9695/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30374529 · cited by 149

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — Sligo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · breffni.drumm@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 Breffni Drumm's Areas of Specialty

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

Geriatric Medicine

Dr Breffni Drumm is one of 122 geriatric medicine doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse geriatric medicine doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sligo 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 Sligo 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Breffni Drumm specialise in?

    Breffni Drumm specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Sligo, IE.

  • What conditions does Breffni Drumm treat?

    Breffni Drumm treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Breffni Drumm practise?

    Breffni Drumm practises in Sligo, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Breffni Drumm speak?

    Breffni Drumm speaks English.

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