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Dr Stephen Higgins

Palliative Medicine Dublin 8, Ireland

Dr Stephen Higgins

3 años de experiencia

7,862+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Stephen Higgins at a glance

Dr Stephen Higgins is a Palliative Medicine practitioner based in Dublin 8, Ireland, Irlanda, 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, 2019). Serves patients in Dublin 8, Ireland, Irlanda and the surrounding area.

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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.

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

— Dr Stephen Higgins

Educación y formación

  1. 2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Cork (UCC), Dublin 8, Ireland (IE)
  2. 2019–2023 Residency · Palliative Medicine
    University College Dublin (UCD), Dublin 8, Ireland (IE)

Carrera y nombramientos

  1. 2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
    University College Cork (UCC) Teaching Hospital — Palliative Medicine

Licencias y seguros

Licencias médicas

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-670306 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certificaciones del consejo

European Board of Palliative Medicine
#EB-A1F5761D · issued 2024 · renewal 2034
Seguro de responsabilidad profesional: Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR cobertura · No claims on file

Procedimientos realizados

ProcedimientoCódigoTotal acumulado
GP consultation 99213 2,053
Annual physical exam 99395 1,835
Vaccination administration 90471 1,699
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 3,044

Servicios y precios

ServicioDuraciónModalidadPrecio
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

Consulta, equipo y en práctica

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

Vídeos

introduction · 89s
Meet Stephen Higgins

Investigación y publicaciones

índice h: 19 · i10: 11

  1. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
    Stephen Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.5964/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37319532 · citado por 101
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Stephen Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6905/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35631866 · citado por 183
  3. Long-term follow-up of Palliative Medicine across IE
    Stephen Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7221/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36199205 · citado por 177
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Palliative Medicine
    Stephen Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5898/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 34430793 · citado por 123

Conferencias invitadas

  • 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

Premios y afiliaciones

Premios

  • 🏆 Top-rated Palliative Medicine — Dublin 8, Ireland · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Membresías en sociedades

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Desde 2024
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Desde 2024
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Desde 2024

Artículos de este doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Palliative Medicine
  • Awareness When should you see a palliative medicine?

Para pacientes internacionales

Coordinador
Patient liaison · stephen.higgins@euroclinics.example

Ubicación

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificado
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificado
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Stephen Higgins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Stephen Higgins treats, with the size of the national pool of Irlanda doctors offering the same care.

Palliative Medicine

Dr Stephen Higgins is one of 35 palliative medicine doctors indexed in Irlanda. Browse palliative medicine doctors in Irlanda →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin 8, Ireland matters

Medical practice in Irlanda is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Irlanda medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Dublin 8, Ireland 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 Stephen Higgins specialise in?

    Stephen Higgins specialises in Palliative Medicine in Dublin 8, Ireland, IE.

  • What conditions does Stephen Higgins treat?

    Stephen Higgins treats conditions within Palliative Medicine. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Stephen Higgins practise?

    Stephen Higgins practises in Dublin 8, Ireland, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Stephen Higgins speak?

    Stephen Higgins speaks English.

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