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Ms Claire Sheehy

Rheumatology Waterford

Ms Claire Sheehy

4 years of experience

7,138+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Claire Sheehy at a glance

Ms Claire Sheehy is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Waterford, 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, 2018). Serves patients in Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Ms Claire Sheehy is a consultant rheumatologist. They are particularly interested in early inflammatory arthritis and connective tissue disease.

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

— Ms Claire Sheehy

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Waterford (IE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Rheumatology
    University College Dublin (UCD), Waterford (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-708701 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-5BF520A3 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,789
Annual physical exam 99395 1,707
Vaccination administration 90471 691
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,812

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

Claire Sheehy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Claire Sheehy with the team
WITH TEAM
Claire Sheehy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 109s
Meet Claire Sheehy

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Claire Sheehy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7459/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39973799 · cited by 173
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Claire Sheehy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4479/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31963983 · cited by 103
  3. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Claire Sheehy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3686/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31449674 · cited by 185
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Claire Sheehy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7457/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36003988 · cited by 59

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · claire.sheehy@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

Ms Claire Sheehy's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Claire Sheehy 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.

Ms Claire Sheehy is one of 65 rheumatology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse rheumatology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Claire Sheehy specialise in?

    Claire Sheehy specialises in Rheumatology in Waterford, IE.

  • What conditions does Claire Sheehy treat?

    Claire Sheehy treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Claire Sheehy practise?

    Claire Sheehy practises in Waterford, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Claire Sheehy speak?

    Claire Sheehy speaks English.

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