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Dr Fergal O'Donoghue

Respiratory Medicine Heidelberg

Dr Fergal O'Donoghue

10 years of experience

5,194+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Fergal O'Donoghue at a glance

Dr Fergal O'Donoghue is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Heidelberg, Australia, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Heidelberg, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Fergal O’Donoghue is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of respiratory and sleep-related disorders. He completed his primary medical degree at the National University of Ireland, Dublin, before moving to Australia in 1993 to undertake specialist training.
He trained in respiratory medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and the Repatriation General Hospital in Adelaide. During this time, he developed subspecialist expertise in sleep medicine and completed a PhD at Flinders University, focusing on non-invasive ventilatory support (BiPAP) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr O’Donoghue has been based in Melbourne since 2001, working at Austin Health and Warringal Private Hospital. His clinical practice encompasses all areas of respiratory medicine, including the assessment and management of lung disease and sleep disorders, as well as involvement in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
He has an active academic and research profile, with over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants and contributes to medical education as a lecturer. He has also served on national committees related to respiratory and sleep medicine, with a focus on specialist training and laboratory accreditation.

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

— Dr Fergal O'Donoghue

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Heidelberg (AU)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    Universidad de Navarra, Heidelberg (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-579156 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-BBA743E4 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,970
Annual physical exam 99395 1,196
Vaccination administration 90471 2,788
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,667

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Fergal O'Donoghue in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Fergal O'Donoghue at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 95s
Meet Fergal O'Donoghue

Research & publications

h-index: 20 · i10: 3

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Fergal O'Donoghue, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8779/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31777788 · cited by 26
  2. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across AU
    Fergal O'Donoghue, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2112/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30523620 · cited by 104
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Fergal O'Donoghue, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6077/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33273627 · cited by 46

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — Heidelberg · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · fergal.odonoghue@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 Fergal O'Donoghue's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Fergal O'Donoghue treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Heidelberg matters

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    Fergal O'Donoghue specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Heidelberg, AU. 36 years of clinical experience.

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    Fergal O'Donoghue speaks English, French.

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