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Dr Declan O'Rourke

Paediatric Surgery Dublin

Dr Declan O'Rourke

5 years of experience

4,486+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Declan O'Rourke at a glance

Dr Declan O'Rourke is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Declan O'Rourke is a highly skilled paediatric surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of surgical procedures, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment for their specific needs. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, Dr O'Rourke strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment for both patients and their families throughout their surgical journey.
Dr O'Rourke's commitment to staying at the forefront of their field is evident in their dedication to continuous professional development and their active involvement in research. This dedication allows them to offer patients the latest advancements and techniques in paediatric surgery, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

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

— Dr Declan O'Rourke

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-665766 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-E1DFADFB · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,604
Annual physical exam 99395 914
Vaccination administration 90471 186
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,893

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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Declan O'Rourke in consultation
IN OFFICE
Declan O'Rourke with the team
WITH TEAM
Declan O'Rourke at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Declan O'Rourke

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Declan O'Rourke, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4612/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32164092 · cited by 20
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across IE
    Declan O'Rourke, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8797/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39208109 · cited by 62
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Declan O'Rourke, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8877/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33296636 · cited by 8

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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 Paediatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · declan.orourke@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 Declan O'Rourke's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Declan O'Rourke 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 Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Declan O'Rourke specialise in?

    Declan O'Rourke specialises in Paediatric Surgery in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Declan O'Rourke treat?

    Declan O'Rourke treats conditions within Paediatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Declan O'Rourke practise?

    Declan O'Rourke practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

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    Declan O'Rourke speaks English.

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