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Dr Derek Hennessey

Urology Cork

Dr Derek Hennessey

6 years of experience

2,658+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Derek Hennessey at a glance

Dr Derek Hennessey is an Urology practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hennessey is a consultant urological surgeon based in Cork, specialising in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney stones, lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), and complex urological conditions. He provides private urology care in Cork, offering timely access to expert assessment and treatment.

He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and endourological procedures, including ureteroscopy and percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL), allowing patients to benefit from effective treatment with faster recovery times.

Dr Hennessey delivers personalised, evidence-based care, tailoring each treatment plan to the individual patient. He is committed to clear communication and ensures patients are fully informed and confident in their care from initial consultation through to recovery. 

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

— Dr Derek Hennessey

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Cork (IE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Urology
    NUI Galway, Cork (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-68890 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-5B109EF9 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,658
Annual physical exam 99395 972
Vaccination administration 90471 2,020
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,011

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 60 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Derek Hennessey

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 9

  1. Long-term follow-up of Urology across IE
    Derek Hennessey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3199/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37729882 · cited by 122
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Urology
    Derek Hennessey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3806/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36288260 · cited by 136
  3. Long-term follow-up of Urology across IE
    Derek Hennessey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8616/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34241694 · cited by 14

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urology
  • Awareness When should you see a urology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · derek.hennessey@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 Derek Hennessey's Areas of Specialty

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

Urology

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

Dr Derek Hennessey is one of 89 urology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse urology doctors in Ireland →

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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Derek Hennessey specialise in?

    Derek Hennessey specialises in Urology in Cork, IE. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does Derek Hennessey treat?

    Derek Hennessey treats conditions within Urology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Derek Hennessey practise?

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

  • What languages does Derek Hennessey speak?

    Derek Hennessey speaks English.

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