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Mr Kirk Stephenson

Verified Ophthalmology Dublin

Mr Kirk Stephenson

2 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

12,261+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Kirk Stephenson at a glance

Mr Kirk Stephenson is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. They have 16+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2022). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Kirk Stephenson is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon specialising in inherited and acquired disorders of the retina, vitreous and choroid. He has dual adult and paediatric practices at Mater Private Network, Dublin, and Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street, where he leads the paediatric retina, genetic eye disease and electrophysiology services.
Mr Stephenson graduated with honours from University College Dublin in 2010 and undertook comprehensive ophthalmic surgical training through the Irish College of Ophthalmologists and the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He holds two postgraduate research degrees in inherited retinal disease.
Following specialist training in Ireland, Mr Stephenson completed three years of high-level international subspecialty fellowship training in Canada. At the University of British Columbia he gained advanced expertise in medical and surgical retina, uveitis, ophthalmic oncology and ocular genetics, before undertaking a further fellowship at The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, focusing on paediatric retinal disease, inherited retinal degenerations and visual electrophysiology.
Mr Stephenson’s clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of vitreoretinal disease, including retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgery, cataract surgery, and complex paediatric retinal disorders. His practice integrates cutting-edge retinal imaging, electrophysiology and genetic evaluation to deliver highly specialised, patient-centred care. He is particularly experienced in managing rare eye conditions and optimising therapeutic pathways for children and adults with inherited retinal diseases.
Mr Stephenson has authored more than sixty peer-reviewed publications and has acted as a reviewer for over one hundred scientific papers across twenty-five journals. He has presented internationally, contributed as a co-investigator on clinical trials in Ireland and Canada, and has secured more than €150,000 in competitive research funding. He remains deeply engaged in teaching and mentorship, helping train the next generation of ophthalmologists and retina specialists.
Mr Stephenson is an active member of numerous professional societies including the Irish College of Ophthalmologists, the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, ARVO, the International Society for Genetic Eye Disease and Retinoblastoma, the Canadian Ophthalmological Society and the European Reference Network for Rare Eye Diseases (ERN-EYE).

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

— Mr Kirk Stephenson

Education & training

  1. 2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2022–2026 Residency · Ophthalmology
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-703255 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-2CFE1677 · issued 2027 · renewal 2037
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,152
Annual physical exam 99395 198
Vaccination administration 90471 2,590
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,473

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kirk Stephenson
HEADSHOT
Kirk Stephenson in consultation
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Kirk Stephenson with the team
WITH TEAM
Kirk Stephenson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Kirk Stephenson

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Kirk Stephenson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1836/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 39094350 · cited by 168
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophthalmology
    Kirk Stephenson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5486/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39922770 · cited by 178
  3. Long-term follow-up of Ophthalmology across IE
    Kirk Stephenson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9975/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39364339 · cited by 20

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2027
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2027

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kirk.stephenson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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

Mr Kirk Stephenson's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Kirk Stephenson 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.

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Kirk Stephenson speaks English.

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