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Dr Michael Thornton

Anaesthetics Mayo

Dr Michael Thornton

4 years of experience

10,131+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Michael Thornton at a glance

Dr Michael Thornton is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Mayo, 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, 2018). Serves patients in Mayo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Michael Thornton is an anaesthetist.
As an anaesthetist, Dr Thornton plays a crucial role in ensuring patient safety and comfort during surgical, diagnostic, and therapeutic procedures. They are responsible for administering anaesthesia, managing pain, and monitoring vital signs throughout a patient's perioperative journey.

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

— Dr Michael Thornton

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Mayo (IE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Anaesthetics
    University College Cork (UCC), Mayo (IE)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-475320 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-09776BFD · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 589
Annual physical exam 99395 2,227
Vaccination administration 90471 619
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,756

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 82s
Meet Michael Thornton

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    Michael Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7422/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32708512 · cited by 173
  2. Outcomes of Anaesthetics in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Michael Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2829/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35305321 · cited by 175
  3. European registry analysis of Anaesthetics outcomes
    Michael Thornton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2268/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30676050 · cited by 113

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Anaesthetics — Mayo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Anaesthetics
  • Awareness When should you see a anaesthetics?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · michael.thornton@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 Thornton's Areas of Specialty

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

Anaesthetics

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Mayo 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 Mayo 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 Thornton specialise in?

    Michael Thornton specialises in Anaesthetics in Mayo, IE.

  • What conditions does Michael Thornton treat?

    Michael Thornton treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Michael Thornton practise?

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

  • What languages does Michael Thornton speak?

    Michael Thornton speaks English.

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