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Dr Orla Mcdonnell

General Practice Cork

Dr Orla Mcdonnell

16 years of experience

2,130+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Orla Mcdonnell at a glance

Dr Orla Mcdonnell is a General Practice practitioner based in Cork, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Orla McDonnell is a highly qualified General Practitioner with a passion for providing exceptional patient care. They are dedicated to delivering personalised and comprehensive medical services to patients of all ages. With a patient-centred approach, Dr McDonnell takes the time to listen attentively to their patients' concerns and involves them in making informed decisions about their health.
Dr McDonnell is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in medicine and incorporates evidence-based practices into their approach. They believe in empowering patients through education and encourages open communication to foster strong doctor-patient relationships.

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

— Dr Orla Mcdonnell

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Cork (IE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · General Practice
    University College Cork (UCC), Cork (IE)
  3. 2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — General Practice

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-161793 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of General Practice
#EB-8C74002E · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,857
Annual physical exam 99395 135
Vaccination administration 90471 615
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,072

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

Office, team & in practice

Orla Mcdonnell in consultation
IN OFFICE
Orla Mcdonnell with the team
WITH TEAM
Orla Mcdonnell at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 61s
Meet Orla Mcdonnell

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Orla Mcdonnell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4486/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36759219 · cited by 153
  2. Outcomes of General Practice in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Orla Mcdonnell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2753/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33886085 · cited by 43
  3. European registry analysis of General Practice outcomes
    Orla Mcdonnell, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9748/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38363837 · cited by 37

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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 · orla.mcdonnell@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 Orla Mcdonnell's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Orla Mcdonnell 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 Cork 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 Cork 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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