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Mr Philip McLaughlin

Verified Urology Sligo

Mr Philip McLaughlin

11 years of experience 4.9 (77 verified reviews)

8,236+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Philip McLaughlin at a glance

Mr Philip McLaughlin is an Urology practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 43+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Philip McLaughlin is a highly respected Consultant General Surgeon with a specialised focus on Urology at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Sligo. With nearly four decades of medical experience and a dedication to providing exceptional surgical care, Mr McLaughlin is an esteemed healthcare professional in the field of general surgery.
Mr McLaughlin completed his medical degree at the University of Dublin in 1983. His postgraduate training led him to England, where he honed his skills and knowledge in surgical medicine. During this time, he gained invaluable experience in the management of major trauma cases and the care of critically ill patients. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1987 and was appointed as a consultant in 1993. He entered the specialist register in Ireland for general surgery in 2014.
Throughout his career, Mr McLaughlin has consistently maintained a strong focus on urology within the realm of general surgery. His specialised knowledge and skill set in this area have made him a sought-after expert in day-case general and urological surgery. Patients benefit from his expertise, which combines the best of general surgical principles with a keen understanding of urological conditions.

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

— Mr Philip McLaughlin

Education & training

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Sligo (IE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Urology
    NUI Galway, Sligo (IE)
  3. 2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Urology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-33645 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Urology
#EB-BE2EF5FA · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 689
Annual physical exam 99395 2,047
Vaccination administration 90471 2,487
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,416

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

Philip McLaughlin
HEADSHOT
Philip McLaughlin in consultation
IN OFFICE
Philip McLaughlin with the team
WITH TEAM
Philip McLaughlin at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 115s
Meet Philip McLaughlin

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Urology outcomes
    Philip McLaughlin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2681/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34757245 · cited by 17
  2. Outcomes of Urology in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Philip McLaughlin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8725/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37164367 · cited by 35

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Urology — Sligo · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2016

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Urology
  • Awareness When should you see a urology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · philip.mclaughlin@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

77 verified reviews
4.90
★★★★⯨
77 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

Mr Philip McLaughlin's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Philip McLaughlin treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Urology

Kidney, bladder and prostate conditions including stones, incontinence, prostate cancer and male fertility.

Mr Philip McLaughlin is one of 89 urology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse urology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Sligo 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 Sligo 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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    Philip McLaughlin specialises in Urology in Sligo, IE. 43 years of clinical experience.

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    Philip McLaughlin speaks English.

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