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Charlene O'Leary

Physiotherapy Cork

Charlene O'Leary

8 years of experience

9,038+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Charlene O'Leary at a glance

Charlene O'Leary is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 12+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Charlene O'Leary is the Clinical Director and Specialist Physiotherapist with over 14 years of professional experience. After completing her Master's in Physiotherapy at the University of Brighton, Charlene has worked in several prestigious multidisciplinary clinics across London and Dubai, collaborating with orthopaedic consultants, pain specialists, rheumatologists, and sports medical clinicians. This diverse experience has equipped her with vast knowledge in diagnosis and effective multidisciplinary treatment approaches.
Charlene's compassionate nature and positive outlook make her a dedicated physiotherapist who goes above and beyond for her patients. Her clinical expertise spans a wide range of conditions, including shoulder, neck, and back pain, chronic and complex conditions, post-surgical rehabilitation, and hip and knee pain.
Charlene has extensive experience treating athletes, from grassroots to elite levels, and has worked at prominent sporting events, including the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Her interest in treating sports-related injuries includes swimming, golf, GAA, football, running, Pilates, yoga, and tennis.
Her previous work experience includes positions at Pure Sports Medicine in London, Up and Running Sports Medical and Rehab Centre in Dubai, and with teams such as the Saracens Mavericks Super League Netball Club and Barnet Football Club Academy.
Charlene's academic qualifications include an MSc in Rehabilitation Science (Physiotherapy), a BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, and a Professional Diploma in Clinical Sport and Remedial Massage. She is also trained in acupuncture, dry needling, and pilates, offering a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation.

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

— Charlene O'Leary

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Cork (IE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Physiotherapy
    University College Dublin (UCD), Cork (IE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-383442 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-855F4C9A · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 157
Annual physical exam 99395 931
Vaccination administration 90471 2,067
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 868

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Charlene O'Leary
HEADSHOT
Charlene O'Leary in consultation
IN OFFICE
Charlene O'Leary with the team
WITH TEAM
Charlene O'Leary at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 83s
Meet Charlene O'Leary

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 6

  1. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charlene O'Leary, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4102/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33027886 · cited by 101
  2. European registry analysis of Physiotherapy outcomes
    Charlene O'Leary, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5052/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31203074 · cited by 79
  3. Outcomes of Physiotherapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Charlene O'Leary, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9795/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38596424 · cited by 137

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · charlene.oleary@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

Charlene O'Leary's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Charlene O'Leary treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork matters

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    Charlene O'Leary speaks English.

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