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Dr Sarah McLean

Palliative Medicine Dublin

Dr Sarah McLean

7 years of experience

6,956+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sarah McLean at a glance

Dr Sarah McLean is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sarah McLean is a consultant in palliative medicine. They are an expert in managing physical symptoms and psychosocial issues that patients with life-limiting illnesses may experience. Dr McLean is dedicated to providing compassionate care that prioritises the patient's quality of life. Their approach focuses on understanding each patient's unique needs and tailoring treatment plans accordingly.
Dr McLean is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in palliative care. They regularly contribute to the academic literature and are passionate about improving the quality and accessibility of palliative care services. Their research interests include measuring the effectiveness of palliative care interventions and expanding access to palliative care for patients with non-malignant conditions.

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

— Dr Sarah McLean

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-476011 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-99B49DA9 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,087
Annual physical exam 99395 1,785
Vaccination administration 90471 249
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,854

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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sarah McLean in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sarah McLean with the team
WITH TEAM
Sarah McLean at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 77s
Meet Sarah McLean

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Sarah McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.4541/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 33703090 · cited by 183
  2. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
    Sarah McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7171/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32392629 · cited by 133
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Sarah McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2237/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34900622 · cited by 179
  4. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
    Sarah McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2201/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36775520 · cited by 25

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sarah.mclean@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 Sarah McLean's Areas of Specialty

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

Palliative Medicine

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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 Sarah McLean specialise in?

    Sarah McLean specialises in Palliative Medicine in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Sarah McLean treat?

    Sarah McLean treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sarah McLean practise?

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

  • What languages does Sarah McLean speak?

    Sarah McLean speaks English.

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