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Dr Robert Kernan

Paediatric Surgery Dublin

Dr Robert Kernan

8 years of experience

10,451+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Robert Kernan at a glance

Dr Robert Kernan is a Paediatric Surgery practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2014). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Robert Kernan is a highly skilled and compassionate paediatric surgeon dedicated to providing exceptional care to infants, children, and adolescents. Their expertise encompasses a wide range of surgical specialities, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective treatment for their unique needs.
With a patient-centric approach, Dr Kernan prioritises clear communication and compassionate care, ensuring that patients and their families feel supported throughout their surgical journey. Their commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that they remain at the forefront of paediatric surgical advancements and techniques.

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

— Dr Robert Kernan

Education & training

  1. 2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2014–2018 Residency · Paediatric Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Paediatric Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-598442 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Paediatric Surgery
#EB-793D4AEC · issued 2019 · renewal 2029
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,065
Annual physical exam 99395 207
Vaccination administration 90471 911
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,592

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Robert Kernan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Robert Kernan with the team
WITH TEAM
Robert Kernan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet Robert Kernan

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Robert Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.6929/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30420672 · cited by 113
  2. Long-term follow-up of Paediatric Surgery across IE
    Robert Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2267/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 31919006 · cited by 35
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Paediatric Surgery
    Robert Kernan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1618/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 32993790 · cited by 85

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Paediatric Surgery — Dublin · 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 Paediatric Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a paediatric surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · robert.kernan@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 Robert Kernan's Areas of Specialty

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

Paediatric Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin 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 Dublin 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 Robert Kernan specialise in?

    Robert Kernan specialises in Paediatric Surgery in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Robert Kernan treat?

    Robert Kernan treats conditions within Paediatric Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Robert Kernan practise?

    Robert Kernan practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Robert Kernan speak?

    Robert Kernan speaks English.

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