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Dr Russel Giger
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Dr Russel Giger

Médecine générale · Galway

12,482+ Patients seen
9 Years in practice
5 Publications
2 Languages spoken

About

Dr Giger is a dedicated and compassionate GP committed to providing exceptional patient care. They believe in building strong and trusting relationships with patients to understand their individual needs and concerns. Dr Giger takes a holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on preventative measures and patient education to empower individuals to take control of their health.

With a patient-centred approach, Dr Giger strives to create a comfortable and supportive environment for every consultation. They are skilled in effectively communicating complex medical information in a clear and understandable manner. Dr Giger is dedicated to ongoing professional development to stay informed about the latest advancements and best practices in general practice.

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

— Dr Russel Giger

Education & training

  1. 2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    NUI Galway, Galway (IE)
  2. 2013–2017 Residency · Médecine générale
    RCSI, Galway (IE)
  3. 2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
    NUI Galway Teaching Hospital — Médecine générale

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-59588 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Médecine générale
#EB-FBDC539E · issued 2018 · renewal 2028
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,422
Annual physical exam 99395 2,008
Vaccination administration 90471 1,024
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 855

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 120.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 60.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 90 min in_clinic 420.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 480.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Russel Giger in consultation
IN OFFICE
Russel Giger with the team
WITH TEAM
Russel Giger at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 63s
Meet Russel Giger

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 10

  1. Outcomes of Médecine générale in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Russel Giger, et al. · British Journal of General Practice, 2025
    DOI: 10.5308/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35369011 · cited by 102
  2. European registry analysis of Médecine générale outcomes
    Russel Giger, et al. · British Journal of General Practice, 2024
    DOI: 10.4576/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34468037 · cited by 4
  3. Outcomes of Médecine générale in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Russel Giger, et al. · British Journal of General Practice, 2023
    DOI: 10.5043/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 33953252 · cited by 26

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2018
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018

Patient reviews

★ 0.00 0 verified reviews
Bedside Manner
0.05
Knowledge
0.08
Wait Time
3.80
Staff Friendliness
0.02
Ease Of Appointment
4.00
Value For Money
4.10
Would Recommend Pct
4
  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”

    — Anna B. · 2026-05-20

  • ★ 5 verified visit

    “Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”

    — Marco V. · 2026-04-25

  • ★ 4 verified visit

    “Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”

    — Helena F. · 2026-04-10

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Médecine générale 2026-03-28 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a médecine générale? 2026-01-25 · 7 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · russel.giger@euroclinics.example

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