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Dr Des McMahon

Palliative Medicine Dublin

Dr Des McMahon

12 years of experience

7,063+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Des McMahon at a glance

Dr Des McMahon is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Des McMahon is a highly skilled physician with a passion for providing compassionate and patient-centred care. They are dedicated to improving their patients' quality of life.
Dr McMahon believes in a holistic approach to medicine, considering all aspects of a patient's well-being. They are committed to working collaboratively with patients and their families to develop personalised care plans that meet their individual needs and goals.

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

— Dr Des McMahon

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-542156 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-70A0771E · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 582
Annual physical exam 99395 2,336
Vaccination administration 90471 2,328
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,327

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

Des McMahon in consultation
IN OFFICE
Des McMahon with the team
WITH TEAM
Des McMahon at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Des McMahon

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Des McMahon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3771/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34861811 · cited by 158
  2. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
    Des McMahon, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4821/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30315370 · cited by 156

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · des.mcmahon@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 Des McMahon's Areas of Specialty

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

Palliative Medicine

Dr Des McMahon is one of 35 palliative medicine doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse palliative medicine doctors in Ireland →

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 Des McMahon specialise in?

    Des McMahon specialises in Palliative Medicine in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Des McMahon treat?

    Des McMahon treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Des McMahon practise?

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

  • What languages does Des McMahon speak?

    Des McMahon speaks English.

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