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Dr Fergal O'Donoghue
Respiratory Medicine · Heidelberg
👤 10 years of experience
5,194+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
5
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Fergal O’Donoghue is a Respiratory and Sleep Physician with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of respiratory and sleep-related disorders. He completed his primary medical degree at the National University of Ireland, Dublin, before moving to Australia in 1993 to undertake specialist training.
He trained in respiratory medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and the Repatriation General Hospital in Adelaide. During this time, he developed subspecialist expertise in sleep medicine and completed a PhD at Flinders University, focusing on non-invasive ventilatory support (BiPAP) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr O’Donoghue has been based in Melbourne since 2001, working at Austin Health and Warringal Private Hospital. His clinical practice encompasses all areas of respiratory medicine, including the assessment and management of lung disease and sleep disorders, as well as involvement in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
He has an active academic and research profile, with over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants and contributes to medical education as a lecturer. He has also served on national committees related to respiratory and sleep medicine, with a focus on specialist training and laboratory accreditation.
He trained in respiratory medicine at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth and the Repatriation General Hospital in Adelaide. During this time, he developed subspecialist expertise in sleep medicine and completed a PhD at Flinders University, focusing on non-invasive ventilatory support (BiPAP) in patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep-related breathing disorders.
Dr O’Donoghue has been based in Melbourne since 2001, working at Austin Health and Warringal Private Hospital. His clinical practice encompasses all areas of respiratory medicine, including the assessment and management of lung disease and sleep disorders, as well as involvement in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment.
He has an active academic and research profile, with over 80 publications in peer-reviewed journals. He has been awarded National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) grants and contributes to medical education as a lecturer. He has also served on national committees related to respiratory and sleep medicine, with a focus on specialist training and laboratory accreditation.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Fergal O'Donoghue
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Respiratory Medicine
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Respiratory Medicine
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,970 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,196 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,788 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,667 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 3
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Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
DOI: 10.8779/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 31777788 · cited by 26
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Long-term follow-up of Respiratory Medicine across AU
DOI: 10.2112/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30523620 · cited by 104
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Validation of clinical scoring in Respiratory Medicine
DOI: 10.6077/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 33273627 · cited by 46
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Respiratory Medicine European Annual Congress (Respiratory Medicine) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Respiratory Medicine National Society Meeting · Heidelberg · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Respiratory Medicine — Heidelberg · 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 Respiratory Medicine
- Awareness When should you see a respiratory medicine?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · fergal.odonoghue@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.
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