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Prof. Donncha O'Brien

Neurosurgery Dublin

Prof. Donncha O'Brien

13 years of experience

9,940+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Donncha O'Brien at a glance

Prof. Donncha O'Brien is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Prof. O'Brien is a highly esteemed consultant neurosurgeon. They are recognised for their expertise and contributions to the field.
As a dedicated healthcare professional, Prof. O'Brien is committed to providing exceptional patient care. Their approach combines a deep understanding of neurosurgical conditions with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.

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

— Prof. Donncha O'Brien

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin (IE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-745239 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-E32D8D73 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,953
Annual physical exam 99395 151
Vaccination administration 90471 1,671
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 272

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 75s
Meet Donncha O'Brien

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Donncha O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4320/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36047769 · cited by 105
  2. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Donncha O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4163/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30985236 · cited by 195
  3. European registry analysis of Neurosurgery outcomes
    Donncha O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9159/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34947319 · cited by 69
  4. Outcomes of Neurosurgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Donncha O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6983/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36570670 · cited by 135

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · donncha.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

Prof. Donncha O'Brien's Areas of Specialty

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

Neurosurgery

Prof. Donncha O'Brien is one of 25 neurosurgery doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse neurosurgery 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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    Donncha O'Brien specialises in Neurosurgery in Dublin, IE.

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    Donncha O'Brien treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Donncha O'Brien speaks English.

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