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Mr Michéal O'Rourke
👤 12 years of experience
9,266+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Michéal O'Rourke is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon with over 10 years of experience, specialising in oculoplastic and lacrimal surgery, as well as translational and clinical research in ocular immunology. He holds a public appointment at the Mater University Hospital, Dublin. He offers private consultations at the Institute of Dermatologists, Ballsbridge and Northbrook Eye Clinic, Ranelagh and operates at Blackrock Clinic, Blackrock, Co Dublin
Mr O'Rourke obtained his medical degree (MB BCh BAO) from Trinity College, Dublin in 2007. Following this, he became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2013. Subsequently, he pursued a FEBO certification from the European Board of Ophthalmology. Mr O’Rourke also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and a PhD in Ocular Immunology from University College Dublin, Ireland. In 2019, he became a Fellow in Ophthalmology of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Mr O'Rourke qualified as an eye surgeon following dedicated training accross ophthalmology. His skillset includes cataract surgery and he has delivered efficient, lean transformative change in optimising efficiency for cataract surgery - both routine and complex cases. He is fellowship trained in oculoplastics (periocular tumour control and reconstruction, ptosis, ectropion, entropion, trichiasis, blepharoplasty, facial palsy, Botox injections), lacrimal surgery (epiphora, intubation, DCR - endoscopic & external), orbital surgery (thyroid eye disease, decompression, tumours, enucleation / evisceration, socket care), and paediatric oculoplastics (ptosis, dermoid, epiphora).
Throughout his career, Mr O'Rourke has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics related to his field of expertise. He remains active in clinical research and collaborates with other specialties and international research groups and was recently appointed UCD Assistant Clinical Professor as adjunct faculty with the school of medicine.
Mr O'Rourke obtained his medical degree (MB BCh BAO) from Trinity College, Dublin in 2007. Following this, he became a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2013. Subsequently, he pursued a FEBO certification from the European Board of Ophthalmology. Mr O’Rourke also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics from Trinity College Dublin, Ireland and a PhD in Ocular Immunology from University College Dublin, Ireland. In 2019, he became a Fellow in Ophthalmology of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
Mr O'Rourke qualified as an eye surgeon following dedicated training accross ophthalmology. His skillset includes cataract surgery and he has delivered efficient, lean transformative change in optimising efficiency for cataract surgery - both routine and complex cases. He is fellowship trained in oculoplastics (periocular tumour control and reconstruction, ptosis, ectropion, entropion, trichiasis, blepharoplasty, facial palsy, Botox injections), lacrimal surgery (epiphora, intubation, DCR - endoscopic & external), orbital surgery (thyroid eye disease, decompression, tumours, enucleation / evisceration, socket care), and paediatric oculoplastics (ptosis, dermoid, epiphora).
Throughout his career, Mr O'Rourke has published multiple peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on various topics related to his field of expertise. He remains active in clinical research and collaborates with other specialties and international research groups and was recently appointed UCD Assistant Clinical Professor as adjunct faculty with the school of medicine.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Michéal O'Rourke
Education & training
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2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2010–2014 Residency · Ophthalmology
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2014–2015 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Ophthalmology
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,900 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,858 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,482 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 885 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 810.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 16
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7970/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32736730 · cited by 172
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.1959/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33654344 · cited by 142
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Outcomes of Ophthalmology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4965/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34168809 · cited by 128
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European registry analysis of Ophthalmology outcomes
DOI: 10.2043/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36707281 · cited by 122
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Ophthalmology European Annual Congress (Ophthalmology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Ophthalmology National Society Meeting · Dublin · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Ophthalmology — Dublin · 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 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 Ophthalmology
- Awareness When should you see a ophthalmology?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · micheal.orourke@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
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21 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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