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prof Colm McDonald

Psychiatry Galway

prof Colm McDonald

4 years of experience

1,682+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About prof Colm McDonald at a glance

prof Colm McDonald is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Galway, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Prof Colm McDonald is a psychiatrist. They are an expert in their field.
They are passionate about providing individualised care to patients and are dedicated to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in psychiatry.
Their approach to patient care is centred around empathy, respect, and a commitment to working collaboratively with each individual to develop a personalised treatment plan.

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

— prof Colm McDonald

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Psychiatry
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-495587 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-31634B0F · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 1,062
Medication management 90833 993
CBT session (45m) 90834 2,766
Family therapy 90847 1,235

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) 120 min in_clinic 1,080.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 125s
Meet Colm McDonald

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Colm McDonald, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2026
    DOI: 10.3993/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36840031 · cited by 83
  2. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across IE
    Colm McDonald, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.3557/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35398490 · cited by 113
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Psychiatry
    Colm McDonald, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.2227/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34054369 · cited by 55
  4. Long-term follow-up of Psychiatry across IE
    Colm McDonald, et al. · British Journal of Psychiatry, 2023
    DOI: 10.3823/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 35798203 · cited by 165

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · colm.mcdonald@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

prof Colm McDonald's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures prof Colm McDonald 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.

prof Colm McDonald is one of 114 psychiatry doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse psychiatry doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway 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 Galway 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 Colm McDonald specialise in?

    Colm McDonald specialises in Psychiatry in Galway, IE.

  • What conditions does Colm McDonald treat?

    Colm McDonald treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Colm McDonald practise?

    Colm McDonald practises in Galway, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Colm McDonald speak?

    Colm McDonald speaks English.

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