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Mr Mark Blachfield

Verified Physiotherapy Swords

Mr Mark Blachfield

14 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

4,373+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Mark Blachfield at a glance

Mr Mark Blachfield is a Physiotherapy practitioner based in Swords, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 11+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2008). Serves patients in Swords, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mark Blachfield is a Chartered and state-registered physiotherapist with a background in sports science, strength and conditioning, and clinical rehabilitation. He graduated from Dublin City University (DCU) in 2015 with an honours degree in Sports Science & Health before gaining experience in strength and conditioning and personal training in Indianapolis, USA.
Motivated to further support his clients, he pursued a Master’s degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Birmingham, graduating in 2019. Since qualifying, he has developed a broad skill set in managing musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular focus on helping patients recover function and maintain long-term physical health.
Mark has a strong interest in exercise-based rehabilitation and is passionate about empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery and overall wellbeing. He commonly treats a range of musculoskeletal issues, with specific experience in managing neck and back pain, including whiplash-associated disorders.
His approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with tailored exercise programmes, aiming to improve mobility, reduce pain and support patients in leading active and independent lifestyles. Outside of his professional work, he maintains a strong interest in sport.

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

— Mr Mark Blachfield

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Swords (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Physiotherapy
    University College Dublin (UCD), Swords (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Physiotherapy

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-346042 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Physiotherapy
#EB-A67C71E2 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,654
Annual physical exam 99395 2,720
Vaccination administration 90471 144
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 415

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

Office, team & in practice

Mark Blachfield
HEADSHOT
Mark Blachfield in consultation
IN OFFICE
Mark Blachfield with the team
WITH TEAM
Mark Blachfield at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet Mark Blachfield

Research & publications

h-index: 5 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Physiotherapy across IE
    Mark Blachfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5347/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38394939 · cited by 86
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Physiotherapy
    Mark Blachfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5800/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37445733 · cited by 148
  3. Long-term follow-up of Physiotherapy across IE
    Mark Blachfield, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9502/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34831200 · cited by 74

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Physiotherapy — Swords · 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 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Physiotherapy
  • Awareness When should you see a physiotherapy?

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
3 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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 Mark Blachfield's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Mark Blachfield treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Physiotherapy

Movement-based rehabilitation for injuries, post-surgical recovery, chronic pain and athletic performance.

Mr Mark Blachfield is one of 92 physiotherapy doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse physiotherapy doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Swords 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 Swords 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 Mark Blachfield specialise in?

    Mark Blachfield specialises in Physiotherapy in Swords, IE. 11 years of clinical experience.

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  • Where does Mark Blachfield practise?

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    Mark Blachfield speaks English.

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