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Dr Valerie Byrnes

Gastroenterology Galway

Dr Valerie Byrnes

14 years of experience

6,771+
Patients seen
14
Years in practice
13
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Valerie Byrnes at a glance

Dr Valerie Byrnes is a Gastroenterology practitioner based in Galway, 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, 2008). Serves patients in Galway, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Dr Byrnes is a highly skilled gastroenterologist dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. They possess a deep understanding of the digestive system and are committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in gastroenterology. Dr Byrnes prioritises patient education and believes in working collaboratively with each individual to develop personalised treatment plans. Their compassionate and patient-centred approach ensures a comfortable and supportive environment for all.

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

— Dr Valerie Byrnes

Education & training

  1. 2002–2008 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Galway (IE)
  2. 2008–2012 Residency · Gastroenterology
    University College Cork (UCC), Galway (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2012-09–2013-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Gastroenterology

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-370865 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Gastroenterology
#EB-626E6507 · issued 2013 · renewal 2023
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,141
Annual physical exam 99395 219
Vaccination administration 90471 2,995
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,196

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 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Valerie Byrnes in consultation
IN OFFICE
Valerie Byrnes with the team
WITH TEAM
Valerie Byrnes at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 112s
Meet Valerie Byrnes

Research & publications

h-index: 14 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Gastroenterology
    Valerie Byrnes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2533/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30188000 · cited by 141
  2. Long-term follow-up of Gastroenterology across IE
    Valerie Byrnes, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9036/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35935659 · cited by 143

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2013
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2013

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Gastroenterology
  • Awareness When should you see a gastroenterology?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · valerie.byrnes@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 Valerie Byrnes's Areas of Specialty

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

Gastroenterology

Digestive-tract conditions including reflux, IBS, IBD, liver disease and colorectal screening.

Dr Valerie Byrnes is one of 145 gastroenterology doctors indexed in Ireland. Browse gastroenterology doctors in Ireland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Galway 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 Galway 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 does Valerie Byrnes specialise in?

    Valerie Byrnes specialises in Gastroenterology in Galway, IE.

  • What conditions does Valerie Byrnes treat?

    Valerie Byrnes treats conditions within Gastroenterology. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Valerie Byrnes practise?

    Valerie Byrnes practises in Galway, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Valerie Byrnes speak?

    Valerie Byrnes speaks English, Irish.

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