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Ms. Caitriona Kirwan

Ophthalmology Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare

Ms. Caitriona Kirwan

15 years of experience

13,050+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms. Caitriona Kirwan at a glance

Ms. Caitriona Kirwan is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. They have 25+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Ms. Caitriona Kirwan is an esteemed Opthalmologist specialising in adult, paediatric, and laser refractive treatments. Graduating with honours from the University College Dublin School of Medicine in 2001, she has since dedicated herself to providing compassionate and expert care to patients with a wide range of eye conditions.
Ms. Kirwan's journey in ophthalmology began with research on retinal vascularisation, for which she was awarded an MSc (hons) by UCD in 2003. She pursued comprehensive surgical training in ophthalmology through the Irish College of Ophthalmology, honing her skills and expertise in the field.
Throughout her career, Ms. Kirwan has published over 50 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, contributing significantly to the advancement of ophthalmic knowledge. Her commitment to excellence led her to pursue specialised fellowships, including laser/refractive surgery at Mater Private Hospital Dublin and paediatric ophthalmology at CHI Temple Street and The Hospital for Sick Children (Sickkids) Toronto and Toronto Western Hospital.
Recognised for her exceptional talent and dedication, Ms. Kirwan has been awarded prestigious scholarships and honours, including the Dr. Richard Steevens' Scholarship by the HSE for subspecialty training abroad and the J. Donald Morin Fellows Award by Sickkids, Toronto.
Passionate about enhancing the quality of life for her patients, Ms. Kirwan strives to deliver personalised care tailored to each individual's needs. Whether addressing cataract and strabismus issues or providing solutions to reduce or eliminate dependence on glasses, she remains committed to excellence and compassionate patient care.

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

— Ms. Caitriona Kirwan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare (IE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Ophthalmology
    NUI Galway, Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-215324 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-B54B7191 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,197
Annual physical exam 99395 2,843
Vaccination administration 90471 2,203
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 572

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 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Caitriona Kirwan
HEADSHOT
Caitriona Kirwan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Caitriona Kirwan with the team
WITH TEAM
Caitriona Kirwan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Caitriona Kirwan

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Caitriona Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2008/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35781601 · cited by 165
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Caitriona Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1231/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37019623 · cited by 23
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Caitriona Kirwan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1804/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34495578 · cited by 193

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · caitriona.kirwan@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
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    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

Ms. Caitriona Kirwan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms. Caitriona Kirwan treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Ms. Caitriona Kirwan is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare 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 Hoganswood East, Clane, Co. Kildare 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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