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Mr. Derek Cawley

Orthopaedic Surgery Dublin

Mr. Derek Cawley

7 years of experience

3,953+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr. Derek Cawley at a glance

Mr. Derek Cawley is an Orthopaedic 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, 2015). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr. Cawley is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with a particular interest in spinal surgery. He is dedicated to providing individualised care for patients with a wide range of spinal conditions.
His commitment to delivering the highest standard of care is evident in his patient-centred approach. He believes in empowering his patients by providing them with the knowledge and understanding they need to make informed decisions about their health.

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

— Mr. Derek Cawley

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-956326 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-F6FB45EA · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,417
Annual physical exam 99395 2,135
Vaccination administration 90471 247
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 248

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

Office, team & in practice

Derek Cawley in consultation
IN OFFICE
Derek Cawley with the team
WITH TEAM
Derek Cawley at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Derek Cawley

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Derek Cawley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1431/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37910899 · cited by 105
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Derek Cawley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6543/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31638395 · cited by 43
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Derek Cawley, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.8233/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38737992 · cited by 173

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · derek.cawley@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

Mr. Derek Cawley's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr. Derek Cawley treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic 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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Derek Cawley specialise in?

    Derek Cawley specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Derek Cawley treat?

    Derek Cawley treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Cawley practise?

    Derek Cawley practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Derek Cawley speak?

    Derek Cawley speaks English.

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