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Dr Joanne Balfe

Paediatric Surgery Dublin

Dr Joanne Balfe

3 years of experience

4,286+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Joanne Balfe at a glance

Dr Joanne Balfe is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in Dublin, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr. Balfe is a highly specialised paediatric surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their expertise lies in diagnosing and treating a wide range of surgical conditions affecting young patients. Dr. Balfe is committed to delivering patient-centred care, ensuring that each child's individual needs are met with compassion and understanding.

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

— Dr Joanne Balfe

Education & training

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  3. 2023–2024 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-158214 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-BFC7BC11 · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,441
Annual physical exam 99395 2,559
Vaccination administration 90471 1,143
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,320

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Joanne Balfe in consultation
IN OFFICE
Joanne Balfe with the team
WITH TEAM
Joanne Balfe at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 69s
Meet Joanne Balfe

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Paediatric Surgery outcomes
    Joanne Balfe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4167/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34342407 · cited by 65
  2. Outcomes of Paediatric Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joanne Balfe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6079/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32124611 · cited by 75
  3. European registry analysis of Paediatric Surgery outcomes
    Joanne Balfe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6592/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31180559 · cited by 149
  4. Outcomes of Paediatric Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Joanne Balfe, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9904/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32833918 · cited by 143

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Surgery — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Paediatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · joanne.balfe@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 Joanne Balfe's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatric Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Joanne Balfe specialise in?

    Joanne Balfe specialises in Paediatric Surgery in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Joanne Balfe treat?

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  • Where does Joanne Balfe practise?

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    Joanne Balfe speaks English.

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