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Dr Ellen McGirr

Rheumatology Ballina

Dr Ellen McGirr

12 years of experience

12,368+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ellen McGirr at a glance

Dr Ellen McGirr is a Rheumatology practitioner based in Ballina, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Ballina, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Ellen McGirr is a highly qualified rheumatologist dedicated to providing compassionate and personalised care to patients. They possess a deep understanding of musculoskeletal conditions and strive to empower patients to actively participate in their own healthcare journeys. Dr McGirr utilises a holistic approach, considering all aspects of a patient's well-being to develop comprehensive treatment plans tailored to their individual needs.

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

— Dr Ellen McGirr

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Ballina (AU)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Rheumatology
    Universitat de Barcelona, Ballina (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Rheumatology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-876505 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Rheumatology
#EB-68BE5610 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,597
Annual physical exam 99395 1,347
Vaccination administration 90471 2,195
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,692

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 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ellen McGirr in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ellen McGirr with the team
WITH TEAM
Ellen McGirr at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 89s
Meet Ellen McGirr

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 6

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Rheumatology
    Ellen McGirr, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2673/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33674144 · cited by 197
  2. Long-term follow-up of Rheumatology across AU
    Ellen McGirr, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5333/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33246799 · cited by 55

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ellen.mcgirr@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 Ellen McGirr's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ellen McGirr treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Rheumatology

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

Dr Ellen McGirr is one of 194 rheumatology doctors indexed in Australia. Browse rheumatology doctors in Australia →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ballina matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Ballina 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 Ellen McGirr specialise in?

    Ellen McGirr specialises in Rheumatology in Ballina, AU.

  • What conditions does Ellen McGirr treat?

    Ellen McGirr treats conditions within Rheumatology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Ellen McGirr practise?

    Ellen McGirr practises in Ballina, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ellen McGirr speak?

    Ellen McGirr speaks English.

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