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Mr Gareth Higgins

Ophtalmologie Kilkenny

Mr Gareth Higgins

11 ans d'expérience

13,255+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
13
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Gareth Higgins at a glance

Mr Gareth Higgins is an Ophtalmologie practitioner based in Kilkenny, Irlande, practising at NUI Galway Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at NUI Galway (MD, 2011). Serves patients in Kilkenny, Irlande and the surrounding area.

À propos

Mr Gareth Higgins is an ophthalmologist.
As an ophthalmologist, Mr Higgins is a specialist in medical and surgical eye care. Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and disorders of the eyes. Ophthalmologists are medical doctors who have completed specialised training in the diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions. They are qualified to perform eye exams, diagnose eye diseases, prescribe medications, and perform eye surgery.
Ophthalmologists play a crucial role in maintaining and restoring vision. They work with patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, addressing a wide range of eye conditions, including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.

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

— Mr Gareth Higgins

Formation et études

  1. 2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Kilkenny (IE)
  2. 2011–2015 Residency · Ophtalmologie
    University College Dublin (UCD), Kilkenny (IE)

Carrière et postes

  1. 2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Ophtalmologie

Licences et assurance

Licences médicales

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-397660 active · expires 2028-12-31

Certifications du conseil

European Board of Ophtalmologie
#EB-F1FCE3D5 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Assurance responsabilité professionnelle : Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR couverture · No claims on file

Procédures réalisées

ProcédureCodeTotal à vie
GP consultation 99213 228
Annual physical exam 99395 74
Vaccination administration 90471 1,338
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,085

Services et tarifs

ServiceDuréeModalitéPrix
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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Cabinet, équipe & en pratique

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

Vidéos

introduction · 94s
Meet Gareth Higgins

Recherche et publications

indice h : 10 · i10 : 12

  1. Long-term follow-up of Ophtalmologie across IE
    Gareth Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.1391/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32819910 · cité par 116
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Ophtalmologie
    Gareth Higgins, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5504/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 36793462 · cité par 190

Conférences invitées

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

Récompenses et adhésions

Récompenses

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

Adhésions à des sociétés

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Depuis 2016
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Depuis 2016
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Depuis 2016

Articles de ce médecin

  • Patient education Patient guide to Ophtalmologie
  • Awareness When should you see a ophtalmologie?

Pour les patients internationaux

Coordinateur
Patient liaison · gareth.higgins@euroclinics.example

Emplacement

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Avis récents

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr Gareth Higgins's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr Gareth Higgins treats, with the size of the national pool of Irlande doctors offering the same care.

Ophtalmologie

Eye care including refractive surgery, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal disease and paediatric vision.

Mr Gareth Higgins is one of 145 ophtalmologie doctors indexed in Irlande. Browse ophtalmologie doctors in Irlande →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny matters

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

    Gareth Higgins specialises in Ophtalmologie in Kilkenny, IE.

  • What conditions does Gareth Higgins treat?

    Gareth Higgins treats conditions within Ophtalmologie. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Gareth Higgins practise?

    Gareth Higgins practises in Kilkenny, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Gareth Higgins speak?

    Gareth Higgins speaks English.

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