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Dr John Waterstone
Obstetrics Gynaecology · Tivoli, Cork
👤 11 years of experience
3,090+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr John Waterstone is the Medical Director of Waterstone Clinic and a Consultant Gynaecologist specialising in reproductive medicine and fertility.
He established Waterstone Clinic, formerly Cork Fertility Centre, in 2002. Since then, the clinic has expanded nationally, with locations in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Waterford. Dr Waterstone has played a central role in the development of assisted reproduction services in Ireland and has been involved in the introduction of several fertility techniques that are now part of routine clinical practice. The clinic collaborates with fertility centres internationally, including in the USA, UK, Spain and Cyprus.
Dr Waterstone was involved in the first Irish births following pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS), and microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (MicroTESE). Waterstone Clinic was also the first fertility clinic in Ireland to introduce routine blastocyst culture, supporting the move towards elective single embryo transfer, and to successfully implement vitrification for embryo cryopreservation.
He studied genetics and medicine at Trinity College Dublin before completing his training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin and further training at teaching hospitals in London. Dr Waterstone is a Consultant Obstetrician at Cork University Maternity Hospital and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. His work continues to focus on the development and delivery of reproductive medicine services in Ireland.
He established Waterstone Clinic, formerly Cork Fertility Centre, in 2002. Since then, the clinic has expanded nationally, with locations in Cork, Dublin, Limerick and Waterford. Dr Waterstone has played a central role in the development of assisted reproduction services in Ireland and has been involved in the introduction of several fertility techniques that are now part of routine clinical practice. The clinic collaborates with fertility centres internationally, including in the USA, UK, Spain and Cyprus.
Dr Waterstone was involved in the first Irish births following pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD), pre-implantation genetic screening (PGS), and microsurgical testicular sperm extraction (MicroTESE). Waterstone Clinic was also the first fertility clinic in Ireland to introduce routine blastocyst culture, supporting the move towards elective single embryo transfer, and to successfully implement vitrification for embryo cryopreservation.
He studied genetics and medicine at Trinity College Dublin before completing his training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Rotunda Hospital in Dublin and further training at teaching hospitals in London. Dr Waterstone is a Consultant Obstetrician at Cork University Maternity Hospital and is involved in undergraduate and postgraduate medical education. His work continues to focus on the development and delivery of reproductive medicine services in Ireland.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr John Waterstone
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Obstetrics Gynaecology
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Obstetrics Gynaecology
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,019 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 981 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 389 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,010 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Obstetrics Gynaecology across IE
DOI: 10.2381/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39061493 · cited by 147
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Validation of clinical scoring in Obstetrics Gynaecology
DOI: 10.6098/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37938151 · cited by 9
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Obstetrics Gynaecology European Annual Congress (Obstetrics Gynaecology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Obstetrics Gynaecology National Society Meeting · Tivoli, Cork · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Obstetrics Gynaecology — Tivoli, Cork · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Obstetrics Gynaecology
- Awareness When should you see a obstetrics gynaecology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · john.waterstone@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
1 verified reviews5.00
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1 review
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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