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Dr Thomas Higgins

Kerry

Dr Thomas Higgins

10 years of experience

7,806+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Thomas Higgins at a glance

Dr Thomas Higgins is a practitioner based in Kerry, Ireland, practising at University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Cork (UCC) (MD, 2012). Serves patients in Kerry, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Thomas Higgins is a dedicated healthcare professional with a focus on endocrinology and diabetes. They possess a deep understanding of hormonal disorders and their impact on overall health. Their expertise allows them to provide comprehensive care and management for patients with a wide range of endocrine conditions. Dr Higgins is committed to staying current with the latest advancements and treatment modalities in the field of endocrinology.

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

— Dr Thomas Higgins

Education & training

  1. 2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Kerry (IE)
  2. 2012–2016 Residency
    University College Dublin (UCD), Kerry (IE)
  3. 2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-944903 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of
#EB-D38101A2 · issued 2017 · renewal 2027
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,254
Annual physical exam 99395 2,728
Vaccination administration 90471 2,304
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,303

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Thomas Higgins in consultation
IN OFFICE
Thomas Higgins with the team
WITH TEAM
Thomas Higgins at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 87s
Meet Thomas Higgins

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of outcomes
    Thomas Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2809/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36057584 · cited by 150
  2. Outcomes of in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Thomas Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2108/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38523293 · cited by 188
  3. European registry analysis of outcomes
    Thomas Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4825/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37525671 · cited by 82

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated — Kerry · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to
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For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · thomas.higgins@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.

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kerry 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 Kerry 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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  • What languages does Thomas Higgins speak?

    Thomas Higgins speaks English.

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