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Dr Elaine Shanahan

Geriatric Medicine Limerick

Dr Elaine Shanahan

8 years of experience

8,068+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Elaine Shanahan at a glance

Dr Elaine Shanahan is a Geriatric Medicine practitioner based in Limerick, 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, 2014). Serves patients in Limerick, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Elaine Shanahan is a highly specialised medical professional with a focus on geriatric medicine. Their expertise lies in providing comprehensive and compassionate care to older adults. Dr Shanahan is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of their patients.

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

— Dr Elaine Shanahan

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Limerick (IE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Geriatric Medicine
    RCSI, Limerick (IE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Geriatric Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-167073 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Geriatric Medicine
#EB-9EA9D8D5 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 527
Annual physical exam 99395 241
Vaccination administration 90471 1,905
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,710

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Elaine Shanahan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Elaine Shanahan with the team
WITH TEAM
Elaine Shanahan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet Elaine Shanahan

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Geriatric Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Elaine Shanahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8664/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33223049 · cited by 159
  2. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Elaine Shanahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1929/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30660592 · cited by 117
  3. Outcomes of Geriatric Medicine in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Elaine Shanahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2031/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32707162 · cited by 35
  4. European registry analysis of Geriatric Medicine outcomes
    Elaine Shanahan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8896/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38725121 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Geriatric Medicine — Limerick · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Geriatric Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a geriatric medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · elaine.shanahan@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 Elaine Shanahan's Areas of Specialty

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

Geriatric Medicine

Dr Elaine Shanahan is one of 122 geriatric medicine doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse geriatric medicine doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Limerick 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 Limerick 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 Elaine Shanahan specialise in?

    Elaine Shanahan specialises in Geriatric Medicine in Limerick, IE.

  • What conditions does Elaine Shanahan treat?

    Elaine Shanahan treats conditions within Geriatric Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Elaine Shanahan practise?

    Elaine Shanahan practises in Limerick, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Elaine Shanahan speak?

    Elaine Shanahan speaks English.

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