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Dr Brian Canavan

Respiratory Medicine Kilkenny

Dr Brian Canavan

2 years of experience

3,503+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Brian Canavan at a glance

Dr Brian Canavan is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Kilkenny, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Kilkenny, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Brian Canavan is a respiratory medicine specialist.
A respiratory medicine specialist is a doctor who specialises in the diagnosis, treatment and management of conditions affecting the lungs and respiratory system.
Conditions treated by respiratory medicine specialists include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), pneumonia, lung cancer, and sleep apnoea. They also provide care for patients who require respiratory support, such as mechanical ventilation.

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

— Dr Brian Canavan

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Kilkenny (IE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    RCSI, Kilkenny (IE)
  3. 2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-406425 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-E97C6A8F · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 659
Annual physical exam 99395 837
Vaccination administration 90471 1,029
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,002

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Brian Canavan

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 14

  1. Outcomes of Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Brian Canavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8420/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39710185 · cited by 147
  2. European registry analysis of Respiratory Medicine outcomes
    Brian Canavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2239/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37564961 · cited by 169
  3. Outcomes of Respiratory Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Brian Canavan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6787/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35355403 · cited by 183

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — Kilkenny · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · brian.canavan@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 Canavan's Areas of Specialty

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

Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny 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 Canavan specialise in?

    Brian Canavan specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Kilkenny, IE.

  • What conditions does Brian Canavan treat?

    Brian Canavan treats conditions within Respiratory Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Brian Canavan practise?

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

  • What languages does Brian Canavan speak?

    Brian Canavan speaks English.

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