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Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney

Neurology Cork

Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney

3 years of experience

13,284+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney at a glance

Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney is a Neurology practitioner based in Cork, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney is a highly esteemed neurologist. They are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients. Their expertise in neurology, combined with their compassionate approach, makes them a trusted healthcare professional.
Dr Sweeney's commitment to staying at the forefront of their field ensures that patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments. Their dedication to patient well-being is evident in the care and attention they provide to each individual under their care.

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

— Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Cork (IE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Neurology
    University College Cork (UCC), Cork (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Neurology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-1647 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurology
#EB-64ACC7DA · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,393
Annual physical exam 99395 1,943
Vaccination administration 90471 391
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,312

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 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brian (Bernard) Sweeney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brian (Bernard) Sweeney with the team
WITH TEAM
Brian (Bernard) Sweeney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Brian (Bernard) Sweeney

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurology
    Brian (Bernard) Sweeney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6636/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31627313 · cited by 73
  2. Long-term follow-up of Neurology across IE
    Brian (Bernard) Sweeney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1440/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30292280 · cited by 195

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurology — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurology
  • Awareness When should you see a neurology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · brian.bernard.sweeney@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 Brian (Bernard) Sweeney's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Neurology

Brain, spinal-cord and nerve disorders including headaches, epilepsy, stroke, MS and Parkinson disease.

Dr Brian (Bernard) Sweeney is one of 67 neurology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse neurology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork 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 Cork 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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    Brian (Bernard) Sweeney specialises in Neurology in Cork, IE.

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