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Dr Matthew O'Flaherty

General Practice Galway

Dr Matthew O'Flaherty

12 years of experience

2,131+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Matthew O'Flaherty at a glance

Dr Matthew O'Flaherty is a General Practice practitioner based in Galway, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Matthew O'Flaherty is a highly skilled and compassionate General Practitioner (GP) dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. With a patient-centred approach, Dr O'Flaherty strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel comfortable discussing their health concerns. They are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements and utilises evidence-based practices to deliver the highest standard of care. Dr O'Flaherty believes in empowering patients to take an active role in managing their health and well-being.

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

— Dr Matthew O'Flaherty

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · General Practice
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-964693 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-EBE3DAD2 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 780
Annual physical exam 99395 818
Vaccination administration 90471 578
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,141

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

Office, team & in practice

Matthew O'Flaherty in consultation
IN OFFICE
Matthew O'Flaherty with the team
WITH TEAM
Matthew O'Flaherty at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 100s
Meet Matthew O'Flaherty

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of General Practice across IE
    Matthew O'Flaherty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5765/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36670210 · cited by 12
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in General Practice
    Matthew O'Flaherty, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.8059/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35188264 · cited by 102

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated General Practice — Galway · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to General Practice
  • Awareness When should you see a general practice?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · matthew.oflaherty@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 Matthew O'Flaherty's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Matthew O'Flaherty treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

General Practice

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway 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 Galway 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 Matthew O'Flaherty specialise in?

    Matthew O'Flaherty specialises in General Practice in Galway, IE.

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    Matthew O'Flaherty speaks English.

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