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Dr Brian Bird

Oncology Cork

Dr Brian Bird

10 years of experience

3,625+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian Bird at a glance

Dr Brian Bird is an Oncology practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian Bird is a consultant oncologist with a passion for providing exceptional and compassionate care to patients. They are dedicated to staying at the forefront of cancer treatment advancements. Their commitment to ongoing learning and research ensures that patients benefit from the latest evidence-based approaches. Dr Bird's patient-centred philosophy prioritises open communication and a supportive environment, empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

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

— Dr Brian Bird

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Cork (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Oncology
    NUI Galway, Cork (IE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Oncology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-929666 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-BDFAD659 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,022
Annual physical exam 99395 2,344
Vaccination administration 90471 272
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,015

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Brian Bird in consultation
IN OFFICE
Brian Bird with the team
WITH TEAM
Brian Bird at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Brian Bird

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Brian Bird, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9657/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38180333 · cited by 78
  2. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Brian Bird, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3241/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37386224 · cited by 188
  3. European registry analysis of Oncology outcomes
    Brian Bird, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3855/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38338132 · cited by 114
  4. Outcomes of Oncology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Brian Bird, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8686/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39680806 · cited by 96

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Cork · 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 Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · brian.bird@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 Bird's Areas of Specialty

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

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

Dr Brian Bird is one of 110 oncology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse oncology 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Brian Bird specialise in?

    Brian Bird specialises in Oncology in Cork, IE.

  • What conditions does Brian Bird treat?

    Brian Bird treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Brian Bird practise?

    Brian Bird practises in Cork, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Brian Bird speak?

    Brian Bird speaks English.

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