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Dr Donough Howard

Rheumatology Dublin

Dr Donough Howard

6 years of experience

5,077+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Donough Howard at a glance

Dr Donough Howard is a Rheumatology 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, 2016). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Donough Howard is a rheumatologist. They provide care for patients with a variety of rheumatic diseases.
Their goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centred care using evidence-based medicine. Dr Howard is committed to providing each patient with the knowledge and resources they need to manage their condition and improve their quality of life.

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

— Dr Donough Howard

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Rheumatology
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-59163 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-91BE559B · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,845
Annual physical exam 99395 1,459
Vaccination administration 90471 1,539
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,252

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Donough Howard in consultation
IN OFFICE
Donough Howard with the team
WITH TEAM
Donough Howard at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 116s
Meet Donough Howard

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 9

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Donough Howard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8779/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33266496 · cited by 149
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Donough Howard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5078/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34504486 · cited by 175
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Donough Howard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8388/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37012763 · cited by 89
  4. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across IE
    Donough Howard, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2644/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36339666 · cited by 99

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Rheumatology — Dublin · 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 Rheumatology
  • Awareness When should you see a rheumatology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · donough.howard@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 Donough Howard's Areas of Specialty

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

Rheumatology

Joint, muscle and autoimmune disorders including RA, lupus, gout and chronic pain.

Dr Donough Howard is one of 65 rheumatology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse rheumatology 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 Donough Howard specialise in?

    Donough Howard specialises in Rheumatology in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Donough Howard treat?

    Donough Howard treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Donough Howard practise?

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

  • What languages does Donough Howard speak?

    Donough Howard speaks English.

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