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Dr Dean Huggard

Paediatric Surgery Waterford

Dr Dean Huggard

2 years of experience

9,655+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dean Huggard at a glance

Dr Dean Huggard is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in Waterford, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Dean Huggard is a highly skilled and compassionate paediatric surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to all patients. They possess a deep understanding of the surgical needs of children and strive to create a positive and supportive environment for both patients and their families.
Their commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric surgery is evident in their dedication to continuous professional development and expanding their knowledge. Dr Huggard's expertise encompasses a wide range of paediatric surgical conditions, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care.

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

— Dr Dean Huggard

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Waterford (IE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    RCSI, Waterford (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-927196 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-6FD58882 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,952
Annual physical exam 99395 1,966
Vaccination administration 90471 1,886
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,953

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

Dean Huggard in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dean Huggard with the team
WITH TEAM
Dean Huggard at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Dean Huggard

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across IE
    Dean Huggard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6807/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32153665 · cited by 8
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Dean Huggard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4903/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30819102 · cited by 170
  3. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across IE
    Dean Huggard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4957/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36496417 · cited by 108
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Dean Huggard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8510/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31024859 · cited by 190

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Surgery — Waterford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dean.huggard@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 Dean Huggard's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatric Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Dean Huggard specialise in?

    Dean Huggard specialises in Paediatric Surgery in Waterford, IE.

  • What conditions does Dean Huggard treat?

    Dean Huggard treats conditions within Paediatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Dean Huggard practise?

    Dean Huggard practises in Waterford, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Dean Huggard speak?

    Dean Huggard speaks English.

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