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Dr Gerald Fahy

Ophthalmology Galway

Dr Gerald Fahy

2 years of experience

5,993+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gerald Fahy at a glance

Dr Gerald Fahy is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Galway, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gerald Fahy is an ophthalmologist. Dr Fahy's areas of expertise include a variety of eye conditions.
Dr Fahy is a member of the Irish College of Ophthalmologists. The Irish College of Ophthalmologists is the recognised training and professional body for medical and surgical eye doctors in Ireland.

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

— Dr Gerald Fahy

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Galway (IE)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Ophthalmology
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-706327 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-E4976014 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,548
Annual physical exam 99395 2,474
Vaccination administration 90471 2,250
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,013

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gerald Fahy in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gerald Fahy with the team
WITH TEAM
Gerald Fahy at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 96s
Meet Gerald Fahy

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gerald Fahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9715/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30554561 · cited by 116
  2. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Gerald Fahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3996/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32879081 · cited by 30
  3. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gerald Fahy, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6898/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36574750 · cited by 104

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Galway · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophthalmology
  • Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gerald.fahy@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 Gerald Fahy's Areas of Specialty

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

Ophthalmology

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Dr Gerald Fahy is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway 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 Galway 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 Gerald Fahy specialise in?

    Gerald Fahy specialises in Ophthalmology in Galway, IE.

  • What conditions does Gerald Fahy treat?

    Gerald Fahy treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gerald Fahy practise?

    Gerald Fahy practises in Galway, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Gerald Fahy speak?

    Gerald Fahy speaks English.

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