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Dr Michael Kirby

Psychiatry Waterford

Dr Michael Kirby

11 years of experience

11,145+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michael Kirby at a glance

Dr Michael Kirby is a Psychiatry practitioner based in Waterford, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, cbt session (45m), family therapy. Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Waterford, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Michael Kirby is a highly specialised psychiatrist. Their approach to patient care is rooted in evidence-based medicine and a deep understanding of the complexities of mental health. Dr Kirby believes in working collaboratively with patients to develop personalised treatment plans that address their unique needs and goals.

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

— Dr Michael Kirby

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Waterford (IE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Psychiatry
    NUI Galway, Waterford (IE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Psychiatry

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-409294 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Psychiatry
#EB-A78DD5EA · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
Psychiatric evaluation 90791 574
Medication management 90833 2,265
CBT session (45m) 90834 1,358
Family therapy 90847 275

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 360.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 180.00 EUR
CBT session (45m) 120 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR
Family therapy 90 min in_clinic 1,260.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Michael Kirby in consultation
IN OFFICE
Michael Kirby with the team
WITH TEAM
Michael Kirby at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 134s
Meet Michael Kirby

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Psychiatry outcomes
    Michael Kirby, et al. · World Psychiatry, 2025
    DOI: 10.1014/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36914857 · cited by 3
  2. Outcomes of Psychiatry in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Kirby, et al. · JAMA Psychiatry, 2024
    DOI: 10.3019/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39247309 · cited by 73

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Psychiatry — Waterford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • European Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • World Psychiatric Association — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Psychiatry
  • Awareness When should you see a psychiatry?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.kirby@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 Michael Kirby's Areas of Specialty

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

Psychiatry

Mood, anxiety, sleep and psychotic disorders — diagnostic evaluation, medication management and therapy referral.

Dr Michael Kirby is one of 114 psychiatry doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse psychiatry doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Waterford 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 Waterford 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 Michael Kirby specialise in?

    Michael Kirby specialises in Psychiatry in Waterford, IE.

  • What conditions does Michael Kirby treat?

    Michael Kirby treats conditions within Psychiatry. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Kirby practise?

    Michael Kirby practises in Waterford, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Michael Kirby speak?

    Michael Kirby speaks English.

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