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Dr Frank Smedts

Histopathology Cork

Dr Frank Smedts

2 years of experience

12,940+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Frank Smedts at a glance

Dr Frank Smedts is a Histopathology practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Frank Smedts is a highly qualified Histopathologist.
As a Histopathologist, Dr Smedts plays a crucial role in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions. Their expertise involves the microscopic examination of tissue samples to identify abnormalities and provide essential information to other healthcare professionals. This information is vital for determining the nature of diseases, guiding treatment strategies, and monitoring patient outcomes.

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

— Dr Frank Smedts

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Cork (IE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Histopathology
    University College Dublin (UCD), Cork (IE)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Histopathology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-380319 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Histopathology
#EB-D43AD7DC · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 759
Annual physical exam 99395 633
Vaccination administration 90471 1,785
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,230

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Frank Smedts in consultation
IN OFFICE
Frank Smedts with the team
WITH TEAM
Frank Smedts at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Frank Smedts

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 14

  1. European registry analysis of Histopathology outcomes
    Frank Smedts, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3967/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31894462 · cited by 31
  2. Outcomes of Histopathology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Smedts, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5950/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36333737 · cited by 93
  3. European registry analysis of Histopathology outcomes
    Frank Smedts, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.1132/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32503174 · cited by 99
  4. Outcomes of Histopathology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Frank Smedts, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9443/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31240937 · cited by 25

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Histopathology — Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Histopathology
  • Awareness When should you see a histopathology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · frank.smedts@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 Frank Smedts's Areas of Specialty

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

Histopathology

Dr Frank Smedts is one of 146 histopathology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse histopathology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork 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 Cork 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 Frank Smedts specialise in?

    Frank Smedts specialises in Histopathology in Cork, IE.

  • What conditions does Frank Smedts treat?

    Frank Smedts treats conditions within Histopathology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Frank Smedts practise?

    Frank Smedts practises in Cork, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Frank Smedts speak?

    Frank Smedts speaks English.

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