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prof Walter McNicholas

Respiratory Medicine Dublin

prof Walter McNicholas

13 years of experience

8,008+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About prof Walter McNicholas at a glance

prof Walter McNicholas is a Respiratory Medicine practitioner based in Dublin, Ireland, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2009). Serves patients in Dublin, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Prof Walter McNicholas is a Respiratory Medicine specialist.
As a Respiratory Medicine specialist, Prof McNicholas possesses a deep understanding of the respiratory system and its associated conditions. They are skilled in diagnosing and treating a wide range of respiratory problems, utilising their expertise to provide individualised care for each patient.
Their primary focus is on delivering high-quality care and improving the lives of their patients.

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

— prof Walter McNicholas

Education & training

  1. 2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2009–2013 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2013-09–2014-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Respiratory Medicine

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-952941 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Respiratory Medicine
#EB-DC994BA1 · issued 2014 · renewal 2024
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,865
Annual physical exam 99395 1,711
Vaccination administration 90471 1,775
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 232

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 60 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Walter McNicholas in consultation
IN OFFICE
Walter McNicholas with the team
WITH TEAM
Walter McNicholas at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 111s
Meet Walter McNicholas

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 4

  1. Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across IE
    Walter McNicholas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2296/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38406660 · cited by 145
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
    Walter McNicholas, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9128/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33998985 · cited by 75

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2014
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2014

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Respiratory Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · walter.mcnicholas@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

prof Walter McNicholas's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures prof Walter McNicholas treats, with the size of the national pool of Ireland doctors offering the same care.

Respiratory Medicine

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin matters

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  • What does Walter McNicholas specialise in?

    Walter McNicholas specialises in Respiratory Medicine in Dublin, IE.

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  • Where does Walter McNicholas practise?

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

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    Walter McNicholas speaks English.

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