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Prof. Colm O'Brien

Oogheelkunde Dublin

Prof. Colm O'Brien

16 jaar ervaring

9,196+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
4
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Prof. Colm O'Brien at a glance

Prof. Colm O'Brien is an Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Dublin, Ierland, practising at RCSI Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at RCSI (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Dublin, Ierland and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Professor O'Brien is a highly esteemed ophthalmologist. They are a respected clinician scientist with a substantial history of translational research in glaucoma. Professor O'Brien is passionate about mentoring trainee clinicians and scientists. Their research group focuses on the cellular mechanisms behind fibrotic pathological changes in the optic nerve and trabecular meshwork, including genetic and epigenetic alterations. The research also investigates new therapeutic interventions, such as nutritional supplementation, to enhance visual function in glaucoma.
Professor O'Brien has authored a significant number of peer-reviewed publications and has supervised numerous higher degree completions. Their contributions to the field have earned them recognition and respect within the ophthalmology community.

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

— Prof. Colm O'Brien

Opleiding & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Oogheelkunde
    RCSI, Dublin (IE)

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    RCSI Teaching Hospital — Oogheelkunde

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-204856 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-1253C983 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,662
Annual physical exam 99395 368
Vaccination administration 90471 2,296
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 127

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

Colm O'Brien in consultation
IN OFFICE
Colm O'Brien with the team
WITH TEAM
Colm O'Brien at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 79s
Meet Colm O'Brien

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 17 · i10: 5

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9778/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32492527 · geciteerd door 46
  2. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across IE
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5790/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30831281 · geciteerd door 132
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Oogheelkunde
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5226/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34662056 · geciteerd door 58
  4. Long-term follow-up of Oogheelkunde across IE
    Colm O'Brien, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7132/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 33145744 · geciteerd door 80

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Oogheelkunde — Dublin · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2011

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde 2026-03-10 · 5 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde? 2026-01-20 · 8 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · colm.obrien@euroclinics.example

Locatie

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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Prof. Colm O'Brien's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Prof. Colm O'Brien treats, with the size of the national pool of Ierland doctors offering the same care.

Oogheelkunde

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

Prof. Colm O'Brien is one of 145 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Ierland. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Ierland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Dublin matters

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

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  • What does Colm O'Brien specialise in?

    Colm O'Brien specialises in Oogheelkunde in Dublin, IE.

  • What conditions does Colm O'Brien treat?

    Colm O'Brien treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does Colm O'Brien practise?

    Colm O'Brien practises in Dublin, IE. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Colm O'Brien speak?

    Colm O'Brien speaks English.

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