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Mr Damian McKay

Verified General Surgery Sligo

Mr Damian McKay

5 years of experience 5.0 (10 verified reviews)

11,380+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Damian McKay at a glance

Mr Damian McKay is a General Surgery practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Damian McKay is an experienced and highly respected General and Colorectal Surgeon with specialist expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast, he obtained his MB BCh BAO in 2000 and later completed an MD for his research into inflammatory bowel diseases. He advanced his surgical skills undertaking a prestigious fellowship with the Colorectal Surgical Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSSANZ) at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. 
On returning to the UK, Mr McKay achieved European Board of Surgery certification in Coloproctology and was appointed Consultant Surgeon within the Southern Health and Social Care Trust. He has developed a high-volume colorectal practice at Craigavon Area Hospital and continues to provide specialist care through his private practice at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast.
Mr McKay offers comprehensive expertise across gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions, including colorectal cancer, diverticular disease, IBD, haemorrhoidal and perianal disorders, as well as general surgical conditions such as gallbladder disease and hernia repair. Renowned for his excellent patient outcomes and low complication rates, he has also contributed significantly to regional colorectal cancer improvement initiatives in Northern Ireland.

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

— Mr Damian McKay

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Sligo (IE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · General Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — General Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-874867 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Surgery
#EB-6187AC36 · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,192
Annual physical exam 99395 2,510
Vaccination administration 90471 1,334
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,025

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Damian McKay in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Damian McKay at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Damian McKay

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
    Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6370/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34200143 · cited by 24
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Surgery
    Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6559/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37764605 · cited by 162
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Surgery across IE
    Damian McKay, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9308/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 30288839 · cited by 92

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Surgery — Sligo · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a general surgery?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

10 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
10 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Damian McKay's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Damian McKay treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

General Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Damian McKay specialise in?

    Damian McKay specialises in General Surgery in Sligo, IE. 26 years of clinical experience.

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    Damian McKay speaks English.

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