Trust score 8/100
Dr Stephen Higgins
Palliative Medicine · Dublin 8, Ireland
👤 3 years of experience
7,862+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Stephen Higgins is a Consultant in Palliative Medicine.
Dr Higgins' approach centres on providing gentle honesty and open communication to help patients and their families navigate the challenges of serious illness. Their focus is on improving quality of life through symptom control, emotional support, and honest conversations about their condition.
Dr Higgins' approach centres on providing gentle honesty and open communication to help patients and their families navigate the challenges of serious illness. Their focus is on improving quality of life through symptom control, emotional support, and honest conversations about their condition.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Stephen Higgins
Education & training
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · Palliative Medicine
Career & appointments
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Palliative Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,053 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,835 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,699 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 3,044 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 11
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Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
DOI: 10.5964/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37319532 · cited by 101
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Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
DOI: 10.6905/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35631866 · cited by 183
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Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
DOI: 10.7221/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36199205 · cited by 177
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Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
DOI: 10.5898/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34430793 · cited by 123
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 8, Ireland · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Dublin 8, Ireland · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2024
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2024
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2024
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 · stephen.higgins@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
