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Dr Marie Hickey

Ophthalmology Limerick

Dr Marie Hickey

10 years of experience

12,967+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Marie Hickey at a glance

Dr Marie Hickey is an Ophthalmology practitioner based in Limerick, 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, 2012). Serves patients in Limerick, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Marie Hickey is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist. Dr Hickey's expertise lies in providing exceptional care and treatment to patients. Their commitment to patient well-being is evident in their dedication to delivering personalised treatment plans.

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

— Dr Marie Hickey

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Limerick (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency · Ophthalmology
    RCSI, Limerick (IE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Ophthalmology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-383671 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Ophthalmology
#EB-FAE91EA8 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,571
Annual physical exam 99395 2,373
Vaccination administration 90471 757
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,226

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Marie Hickey in consultation
IN OFFICE
Marie Hickey with the team
WITH TEAM
Marie Hickey at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 62s
Meet Marie Hickey

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Marie Hickey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3640/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39382041 · cited by 91
  2. Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Marie Hickey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6644/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37327234 · cited by 81
  3. European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
    Marie Hickey, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9609/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39426374 · cited by 103

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Limerick · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · marie.hickey@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 Marie Hickey's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Marie Hickey 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.

Dr Marie Hickey is one of 145 ophthalmology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse ophthalmology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Limerick 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 Limerick 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 Marie Hickey specialise in?

    Marie Hickey specialises in Ophthalmology in Limerick, IE.

  • What conditions does Marie Hickey treat?

    Marie Hickey treats conditions within Ophthalmology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Marie Hickey practise?

    Marie Hickey practises in Limerick, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Marie Hickey speak?

    Marie Hickey speaks English.

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