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Dr Philomena McKenna

Anaesthetics Galway

Dr Philomena McKenna

8 years of experience

10,581+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Philomena McKenna at a glance

Dr Philomena McKenna is an Anaesthetics practitioner based in Galway, 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, 2014). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Philomena McKenna is an anaesthetist. As an anaesthetist, they are a doctor who specialises in providing pain relief and anaesthesia for patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures. Anaesthetists are responsible for the safety and well-being of patients before, during, and after their procedures.
They provide a range of anaesthetic techniques, including general anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, and local anaesthesia. They work closely with surgeons and other healthcare professionals to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

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

— Dr Philomena McKenna

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Galway (IE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Anaesthetics
    University College Dublin (UCD), Galway (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Anaesthetics

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-974312 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Anaesthetics
#EB-626A7DD0 · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 297
Annual physical exam 99395 239
Vaccination administration 90471 1,839
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,744

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 90 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Philomena McKenna in consultation
IN OFFICE
Philomena McKenna with the team
WITH TEAM
Philomena McKenna at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Philomena McKenna

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Anaesthetics across IE
    Philomena McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9097/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30715779 · cited by 25
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Anaesthetics
    Philomena McKenna, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6599/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35671213 · cited by 3

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019

Articles by this doctor

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

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · philomena.mckenna@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 Philomena McKenna's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Philomena McKenna 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 Galway 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 Galway 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 Philomena McKenna specialise in?

    Philomena McKenna specialises in Anaesthetics in Galway, IE.

  • What conditions does Philomena McKenna treat?

    Philomena McKenna treats conditions within Anaesthetics. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Philomena McKenna practise?

    Philomena McKenna practises in Galway, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Philomena McKenna speak?

    Philomena McKenna speaks English.

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