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Dr Bryan Whelan

Rheumatology Sligo

Dr Bryan Whelan

14 years of experience

6,942+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Bryan Whelan at a glance

Dr Bryan Whelan is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Sligo, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Bryan Whelan is a highly esteemed consultant rheumatologist. They possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of rheumatology.
Their commitment to providing exceptional patient care is evident in their dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements in rheumatology. Dr Whelan's compassionate and patient-centred approach ensures that each individual receives personalised treatment and support tailored to their specific needs.

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

— Dr Bryan Whelan

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Sligo (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Rheumatology
    University College Cork (UCC), Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-285969 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-019B0613 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 512
Annual physical exam 99395 526
Vaccination administration 90471 1,222
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,249

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Bryan Whelan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Bryan Whelan with the team
WITH TEAM
Bryan Whelan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Bryan Whelan

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Bryan Whelan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7687/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31848943 · cited by 200
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Bryan Whelan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6812/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32939598 · cited by 114

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · bryan.whelan@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 Bryan Whelan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Bryan Whelan 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.

Dr Bryan Whelan is one of 65 rheumatology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse rheumatology 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 Bryan Whelan specialise in?

    Bryan Whelan specialises in Rheumatology in Sligo, IE.

  • What conditions does Bryan Whelan treat?

    Bryan Whelan treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Bryan Whelan practise?

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

  • What languages does Bryan Whelan speak?

    Bryan Whelan speaks English.

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