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Dr Gerard O'Dowd

Histopathology Letterkenny, Co. Donegal

Dr Gerard O'Dowd

8 years of experience

5,129+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Gerard O'Dowd at a glance

Dr Gerard O'Dowd is a Histopathology practitioner based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland, practising at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Gerard O'Dowd is a highly qualified histopathologist. Histopathology is the study of tissues and cells to diagnose diseases.
Their work is crucial in the diagnosis and management of various medical conditions. Through meticulous examination of tissue samples, Dr O'Dowd plays a vital role in providing accurate and timely diagnoses, which are essential for effective treatment planning and patient care.

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

— Dr Gerard O'Dowd

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (IE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Histopathology
    University College Dublin (UCD), Letterkenny, Co. Donegal (IE)
  3. 2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital — Histopathology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-669130 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Histopathology
#EB-3EFE8569 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,009
Annual physical exam 99395 655
Vaccination administration 90471 1,383
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 688

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

Gerard O'Dowd in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gerard O'Dowd with the team
WITH TEAM
Gerard O'Dowd at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet Gerard O'Dowd

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 7

  1. European registry analysis of Histopathology outcomes
    Gerard O'Dowd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2312/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39213923 · cited by 145
  2. Outcomes of Histopathology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gerard O'Dowd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1698/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37919737 · cited by 59

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Histopathology — Letterkenny, Co. Donegal · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · gerard.odowd@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 Gerard O'Dowd's Areas of Specialty

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

Histopathology

Dr Gerard O'Dowd is one of 146 histopathology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse histopathology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 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 Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 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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    Gerard O'Dowd specialises in Histopathology in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, IE.

  • What conditions does Gerard O'Dowd treat?

    Gerard O'Dowd treats conditions within Histopathology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Gerard O'Dowd speaks English.

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