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Dr Darren McAteer

Ophthalmology Sligo

Dr Darren McAteer

11 years of experience

7,065+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Darren McAteer at a glance

Dr Darren McAteer is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Sligo, 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, 2011). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr McAteer is a highly skilled ophthalmologist dedicated to providing exceptional eye care to patients. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of ophthalmological conditions, ensuring that patients receive comprehensive and personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs. With a patient-centric approach, Dr McAteer prioritises clear communication and strives to create a comfortable and reassuring environment for all. Their commitment to staying at the forefront of advancements in ophthalmology enables them to deliver the most effective and up-to-date treatments available.

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

— Dr Darren McAteer

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Sligo (IE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophthalmology
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-437734 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-1AC73F8A · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,905
Annual physical exam 99395 1,351
Vaccination administration 90471 895
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 136

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 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Darren McAteer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Darren McAteer with the team
WITH TEAM
Darren McAteer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 130s
Meet Darren McAteer

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 13

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Darren McAteer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2595/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32095940 · cited by 49
  2. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Darren McAteer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5402/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30629803 · cited by 11
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Darren McAteer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1596/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36648088 · cited by 165
  4. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Darren McAteer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6044/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 38400078 · cited by 55

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · darren.mcateer@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

Dr Darren McAteer's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Darren McAteer treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Darren McAteer is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sligo 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 Sligo 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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  • What does Darren McAteer specialise in?

    Darren McAteer specialises in Ophthalmology in Sligo, IE.

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