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Mr Gareth Higgins

Oculistica Kilkenny

Mr Gareth Higgins

11 anni di esperienza

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 Oculistica practitioner based in Kilkenny, Irlanda, 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, Irlanda and the surrounding area.

Informazioni

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

Istruzione e formazione

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

Carriera e incarichi

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

Licenze e assicurazione

Licenze mediche

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

Certificazioni di specializzazione

European Board of Oculistica
#EB-F1FCE3D5 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Assicurazione responsabilità professionale: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR copertura · No claims on file

Procedure eseguite

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

Servizi e prezzi

ServizioDurataModalitàPrezzo
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

Studio, team e in pratica

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

Video

introduction · 94s
Meet Gareth Higgins

Ricerca e pubblicazioni

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

Conferenze su invito

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

Premi e affiliazioni

Premi

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

Iscrizioni a società

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

Articoli di questo medico

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oculistica
  • Awareness When should you see a oculistica?

Per pazienti internazionali

Coordinatore
Patient liaison · gareth.higgins@euroclinics.example

Posizione

1 tag

Recensioni dei pazienti

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Recensioni recenti

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verificato
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verificato
    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 Irlanda doctors offering the same care.

Oculistica

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

Mr Gareth Higgins is one of 145 oculistica doctors indexed in Irlanda. Browse oculistica doctors in Irlanda →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny 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 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 Oculistica in Kilkenny, IE.

  • What conditions does Gareth Higgins treat?

    Gareth Higgins treats conditions within Oculistica. 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.

  • How do I book an appointment with Gareth Higgins?

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