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Dr Fionnuala O'Brien

Paediatrics Kilkenny

Dr Fionnuala O'Brien

13 years of experience

5,122+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Fionnuala O'Brien at a glance

Dr Fionnuala O'Brien is a Paediatrics practitioner based in Kilkenny, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Kilkenny, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. O'Brien is a highly qualified paediatrician dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive medical care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of paediatric conditions, ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.
Dr. O'Brien's commitment to staying at the forefront of paediatric medicine is evident in their dedication to ongoing professional development. They actively participate in conferences, workshops, and research to remain updated on the latest advancements and treatment modalities in paediatrics.

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

— Dr Fionnuala O'Brien

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Kilkenny (IE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Paediatrics
    University College Dublin (UCD), Kilkenny (IE)
  3. 2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Paediatrics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-314195 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatrics
#EB-8F0C5F8C · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 874
Annual physical exam 99395 2,700
Vaccination administration 90471 820
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,987

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

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Fionnuala O'Brien

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 8

  1. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Fionnuala O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4250/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 33505074 · cited by 170
  2. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Fionnuala O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6891/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32930606 · cited by 8
  3. Outcomes of Paediatrics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Fionnuala O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2862/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35819109 · cited by 142
  4. European registry analysis of Paediatrics outcomes
    Fionnuala O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2618/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32938003 · cited by 52

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatrics — Kilkenny · 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 Paediatrics
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatrics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · fionnuala.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

Dr Fionnuala O'Brien's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatrics

Infant, child and adolescent health — growth, vaccinations, common childhood illnesses and developmental concerns.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny 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 Kilkenny 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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