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Dr Colin O'Gara

Psychiatry Ireland

Dr Colin O'Gara

14 years of experience

8,893+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Colin O'Gara at a glance

Dr Colin O'Gara is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Europe, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2008).

About

Dr Colin O'Gara is a highly esteemed psychiatrist. Dr O'Gara is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to patients. Dr O'Gara's approach to patient care is centred around understanding each individual's unique needs and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
Dr O'Gara is known for their expertise in a range of mental health conditions. They are committed to staying at the forefront of their field and regularly participates in professional development activities.

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

— Dr Colin O'Gara

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Psychiatry
    RCSI (IE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-465513 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-4BAABF57 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 2,474
Medication management 90833 1,101
CBT session (45m) 90834 402
Family therapy 90847 1,039

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 60 min in_clinic 900.00 EUR
Family therapy 30 min in_clinic 1,440.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Colin O'Gara in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colin O'Gara with the team
WITH TEAM
Colin O'Gara at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Colin O'Gara

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Colin O'Gara, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.5175/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32603432 · cited by 191
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Colin O'Gara, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.5015/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35058804 · cited by 5
  3. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Colin O'Gara, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.1363/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36010520 · cited by 35

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2013
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · colin.ogara@euroclinics.example

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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 Colin O'Gara's Areas of Specialty

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

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Colin O'Gara specialises in Psychiatry.

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    Colin O'Gara speaks English.

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