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Ms Deirdre Hegarty

General Practice Ballymun

Ms Deirdre Hegarty

2 years of experience

3,245+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ms Deirdre Hegarty at a glance

Ms Deirdre Hegarty is a General Practice practitioner based in Ballymun, 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, 2022). Serves patients in Ballymun, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Deirdre Hegarty is a highly qualified doctor. Dr Hegarty provides a comprehensive range of medical services to patients of all ages. With a patient-centred approach, Dr Hegarty is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care.
Dr Hegarty's commitment to ongoing learning and staying abreast of the latest advancements in medicine ensures that patients receive the most up-to-date and effective treatments.

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

— Ms Deirdre Hegarty

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Ballymun (IE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · General Practice
    NUI Galway, Ballymun (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-163916 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-30A6EDA4 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,981
Annual physical exam 99395 1,123
Vaccination administration 90471 1,043
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,036

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

Deirdre Hegarty in consultation
IN OFFICE
Deirdre Hegarty with the team
WITH TEAM
Deirdre Hegarty at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Deirdre Hegarty

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across IE
    Deirdre Hegarty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3349/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35022802 · cited by 29
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Deirdre Hegarty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5707/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39593401 · cited by 79
  3. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across IE
    Deirdre Hegarty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9967/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 35115629 · cited by 73
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Deirdre Hegarty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7731/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33984732 · cited by 171

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Ballymun · 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 General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · deirdre.hegarty@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

Ms Deirdre Hegarty's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Ms Deirdre Hegarty treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

General Practice

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ballymun 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 Ballymun 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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