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Dr Sean O'Cathail

Oncology Cork

Dr Sean O'Cathail

7 years of experience

4,729+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Sean O'Cathail at a glance

Dr Sean O'Cathail is an Oncology practitioner based in Cork, 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 Cork, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Sean O'Cathail is a highly qualified oncologist. The doctor's career has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and remaining at the forefront of advancements in oncology. Their commitment to ongoing learning and research ensures patients receive the most effective and up-to-date treatments. Dr O'Cathail's compassionate approach prioritises patient well-being and individualised treatment plans.

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

— Dr Sean O'Cathail

Education & training

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

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-376678 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Oncology
#EB-F4B97625 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,364
Annual physical exam 99395 538
Vaccination administration 90471 1,290
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,829

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 810.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Sean O'Cathail in consultation
IN OFFICE
Sean O'Cathail with the team
WITH TEAM
Sean O'Cathail at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 118s
Meet Sean O'Cathail

Research & publications

h-index: 18 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oncology
    Sean O'Cathail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8733/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30573448 · cited by 68
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oncology across IE
    Sean O'Cathail, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9382/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38764741 · cited by 14

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oncology — Cork · 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 Oncology
  • Awareness When should you see a oncology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · sean.ocathail@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 Sean O'Cathail's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Sean O'Cathail treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Oncology

Cancer diagnosis and treatment including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy and survivorship care.

Dr Sean O'Cathail is one of 110 oncology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse oncology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Cork 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 Cork 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 Sean O'Cathail specialise in?

    Sean O'Cathail specialises in Oncology in Cork, IE.

  • What conditions does Sean O'Cathail treat?

    Sean O'Cathail treats conditions within Oncology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Sean O'Cathail practise?

    Sean O'Cathail practises in Cork, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Sean O'Cathail speak?

    Sean O'Cathail speaks English.

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