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Dr Deirdre O'Brien

Infectious Diseases Cork

Dr Deirdre O'Brien

14 years of experience

13,348+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Deirdre O'Brien at a glance

Dr Deirdre O'Brien is an Infectious Diseases practitioner based in Cork, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Deirdre O'Brien is a highly qualified medical professional specialising in infectious diseases. They are dedicated to providing compassionate and patient-centred care. Their expertise lies in diagnosing and treating a wide range of infectious illnesses, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment plans.
Dr O'Brien is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in infectious diseases. Their goal is to provide the highest standard of care, prioritising patient well-being and positive health outcomes.

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

— Dr Deirdre O'Brien

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Cork (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Infectious Diseases
    RCSI, Cork (IE)
  3. 2012–2013 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Infectious Diseases

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-84828 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Infectious Diseases
#EB-4089D11B · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,350
Annual physical exam 99395 176
Vaccination administration 90471 1,320
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 239

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 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Deirdre O'Brien in consultation
IN OFFICE
Deirdre O'Brien with the team
WITH TEAM
Deirdre O'Brien at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 97s
Meet Deirdre O'Brien

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. European registry analysis of Infectious Diseases outcomes
    Deirdre O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2869/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34432075 · cited by 14
  2. Outcomes of Infectious Diseases in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Deirdre O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6758/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35472541 · cited by 68
  3. European registry analysis of Infectious Diseases outcomes
    Deirdre O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7886/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31641242 · cited by 162

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Infectious Diseases — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Infectious Diseases
  • Awareness When should you see a infectious diseases?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · deirdre.obrien@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 Deirdre O'Brien's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Deirdre O'Brien treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Infectious Diseases

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork 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 Cork 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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    Deirdre O'Brien specialises in Infectious Diseases in Cork, IE.

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    Deirdre O'Brien speaks English.

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