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Dr Kirsten Schaffer

Infectious Diseases Dublin

Dr Kirsten Schaffer

2 years of experience

10,542+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kirsten Schaffer at a glance

Dr Kirsten Schaffer is an Infectious Diseases practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Schaffer is an Infectious Diseases physician. They are passionate about providing individualised care to patients.
Dr Schaffer believes in a collaborative approach to medicine, working closely with patients to develop personalised treatment plans. Their goal is to provide patients with the information and support they need to make informed decisions about their health.

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

— Dr Kirsten Schaffer

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Infectious Diseases
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Infectious Diseases

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-707211 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Infectious Diseases
#EB-73605B54 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,367
Annual physical exam 99395 1,697
Vaccination administration 90471 1,769
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,174

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kirsten Schaffer in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kirsten Schaffer with the team
WITH TEAM
Kirsten Schaffer at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 133s
Meet Kirsten Schaffer

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Infectious Diseases across IE
    Kirsten Schaffer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3208/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34332772 · cited by 127
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Infectious Diseases
    Kirsten Schaffer, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3830/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33153046 · cited by 133

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Infectious Diseases — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Infectious Diseases
  • Awareness When should you see a infectious diseases?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · kirsten.schaffer@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 Kirsten Schaffer's Areas of Specialty

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

Infectious Diseases

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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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Frequently asked questions

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  • What does Kirsten Schaffer specialise in?

    Kirsten Schaffer specialises in Infectious Diseases in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Kirsten Schaffer treat?

    Kirsten Schaffer treats conditions within Infectious Diseases. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Kirsten Schaffer practise?

    Kirsten Schaffer practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Kirsten Schaffer speak?

    Kirsten Schaffer speaks English.

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