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Ruth Sobreiro

Audiology Athlone, County Westmeath

Ruth Sobreiro

2 years of experience

8,171+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Ruth Sobreiro at a glance

Ruth Sobreiro is an Audiology practitioner based in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Ruth Sobreiro is a dedicated Audiologist and Hearing Aid Dispenser with over 14 years of professional experience spanning hospital, private clinic, and occupational health environments. She holds a BSc in Speech and Language Pathology and an MSc in Audiology, and is a registered member of the Irish Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists (ISHAA).
Originally from Brazil, Ruth relocated to Ireland in 2017 and choosing to make Ireland her permanent home, validating her qualifications and continuing her career here. Prior to her move, Ruth co-managed a clinic alongside an ENT specialist, where her work included newborn hearing screenings using Otoacoustic Emissions testing, as well as hearing assessments for employees in the mining sector.
Currently practicing at Blackberry Hearing, Ruth specialises in diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid fitting and dispensing, microsuction earwax removal, and patient rehabilitation. She is particularly passionate about witnessing the transformation that improved hearing brings to her patients’ lives, describing their joy and renewed confidence as her greatest motivation.
Beyond her clinical role, Ruth enjoys exploring Ireland’s landscapes with her dog, keeping active through exercise, and travelling whenever possible.

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

— Ruth Sobreiro

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Athlone, County Westmeath (IE)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Audiology
    RCSI, Athlone, County Westmeath (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Audiology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-534675 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Audiology
#EB-FA985AE4 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,400
Annual physical exam 99395 2,894
Vaccination administration 90471 1,438
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,017

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ruth Sobreiro
HEADSHOT
Ruth Sobreiro in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ruth Sobreiro with the team
WITH TEAM
Ruth Sobreiro at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 62s
Meet Ruth Sobreiro

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 7

  1. Long-term follow-up of Audiology across IE
    Ruth Sobreiro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3392/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33619974 · cited by 120
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Audiology
    Ruth Sobreiro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.1017/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35093476 · cited by 162
  3. Long-term follow-up of Audiology across IE
    Ruth Sobreiro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.4629/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 37707961 · cited by 116
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Audiology
    Ruth Sobreiro, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6882/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36520376 · cited by 190

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Audiology European Annual Congress (Audiology) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Audiology National Society Meeting · Athlone, County Westmeath · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Audiology — Athlone, County Westmeath · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Audiology
  • Awareness When should you see a audiology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ruth.sobreiro@euroclinics.example

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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

Ruth Sobreiro's Areas of Specialty

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

Audiology

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Athlone, County Westmeath 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 Athlone, County Westmeath 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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