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Dr. Colm Kirby
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Dr. Colm Kirby

Rheumatology · Dublin 18

👤 15 years of experience

4.92 · 180 verified reviews

5,816+ Patients seen
15 Years in practice
4 Publications
1 Languages spoken

About

Dr. Colm Kirby is a highly skilled Consultant Rheumatologist with extensive experience in managing a wide spectrum of rheumatic diseases. He graduated from University College Cork's School of Medicine in 2011 and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 2015. He completed Higher Specialist Training in Rheumatology and General Internal Medicine in Ireland in 2021 and earned Rheumatology Specialty Certification from the Royal College of Physicians in the UK.

Dr. Kirby was awarded the prestigious Aspire Fellowship by the HSE in 2021, which enabled him to complete advanced training in Point-of-Care Ultrasound, specialising in musculoskeletal and vascular ultrasound applications for rheumatic conditions. His expertise in this area is further certified by his EULAR Level 1 Certification in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.

In 2022, Dr. Kirby was honoured with the Bresnihan-Molloy International Education Fellowship by the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, leading to a Senior Clinical Fellowship in Rheumatology at King’s College Hospital, London. His education and training reflect a dedication to advancing the diagnosis and treatment of complex rheumatologic conditions.

Dr. Kirby specialises in conditions such as inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, large vessel vasculitis, connective tissue diseases and osteoporosis. He also performs a wide range of joint injections. With his advanced expertise and patient-centred approach, Dr. Kirby is committed to improving the quality of life for those living with rheumatic diseases.

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

— Dr. Colm Kirby

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Dublin 18 (IE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Rheumatology
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin 18 (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-464036 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-B92B853A · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,004
Annual physical exam 99395 2,634
Vaccination administration 90471 314
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,941

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 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Colm Kirby
HEADSHOT
Colm Kirby in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colm Kirby with the team
WITH TEAM
Colm Kirby at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 99s
Meet Colm Kirby

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Colm Kirby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4232/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38133230 · cited by 180
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Colm Kirby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1669/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30433502 · cited by 150
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Colm Kirby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1568/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39350953 · cited by 32
  4. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Colm Kirby, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5119/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36764261 · cited by 26

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Rheumatology European Annual Congress (Rheumatology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Rheumatology National Society Meeting · Dublin 18 · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Dublin 18 · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

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 Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · colm.kirby@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

180 verified reviews
4.92
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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.

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