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Dr Hugh McCafferty

Anaesthetics Sligo

Dr Hugh McCafferty

15 years of experience

3,037+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hugh McCafferty at a glance

Dr Hugh McCafferty is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Hugh McCafferty is a highly skilled anaesthetist dedicated to providing patients with exceptional care and support throughout their surgical journey. Dr McCafferty possesses a deep understanding of anaesthesia techniques and is committed to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and well-being.
Patients can feel confident knowing that Dr McCafferty prioritises clear communication and will thoroughly explain procedures and answer any questions they may have. Their compassionate approach helps to alleviate anxiety and foster a sense of trust. Dr McCafferty is committed to staying at the forefront of their field and utilises the latest advancements in anaesthesia to deliver the highest quality of care.

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

— Dr Hugh McCafferty

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Sligo (IE)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Anaesthetics
    University College Cork (UCC), Sligo (IE)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-393662 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-7455BB9F · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,024
Annual physical exam 99395 1,030
Vaccination administration 90471 494
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,009

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Hugh McCafferty in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hugh McCafferty with the team
WITH TEAM
Hugh McCafferty at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet Hugh McCafferty

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    Hugh McCafferty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3746/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38615697 · cited by 40
  2. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hugh McCafferty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2549/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32581354 · cited by 186
  3. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    Hugh McCafferty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7417/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37067618 · cited by 156
  4. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Hugh McCafferty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1192/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 39646459 · cited by 14

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Sligo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hugh.mccafferty@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 Hugh McCafferty's Areas of Specialty

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

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sligo 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 Sligo 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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  • What does Hugh McCafferty specialise in?

    Hugh McCafferty specialises in Anaesthetics in Sligo, IE.

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    Hugh McCafferty speaks English.

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