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Dr Catherine Gaffney

General Practice Kildare

Dr Catherine Gaffney

16 years of experience

2,069+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Catherine Gaffney at a glance

Dr Catherine Gaffney is a General Practice practitioner based in Kildare, 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, 2006). Serves patients in Kildare, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Catherine Gaffney is a dedicated General Practitioner (GP) committed to providing exceptional patient care. They possess a wealth of knowledge and experience in addressing a wide range of health concerns. Dr Gaffney prioritises patient well-being and strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment for every individual. Their approach to healthcare centres around clear communication, active listening, and a thorough understanding of each patient's unique needs.

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

— Dr Catherine Gaffney

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Kildare (IE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · General Practice
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Kildare (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-230744 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-E36F1144 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,310
Annual physical exam 99395 2,880
Vaccination administration 90471 864
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 655

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

Office, team & in practice

Catherine Gaffney in consultation
IN OFFICE
Catherine Gaffney with the team
WITH TEAM
Catherine Gaffney at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Catherine Gaffney

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 11

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Catherine Gaffney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9340/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36740482 · cited by 102
  2. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across IE
    Catherine Gaffney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9194/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31680112 · cited by 52
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Catherine Gaffney, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8015/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32325989 · cited by 170

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Kildare · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · catherine.gaffney@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 Catherine Gaffney's Areas of Specialty

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

General Practice

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in 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 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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    Catherine Gaffney speaks English.

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