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Mr Gareth Higgins

Oogheelkunde Kilkenny

Mr Gareth Higgins

11 jaar ervaring

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 Oogheelkunde practitioner based in Kilkenny, Ierland, 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, Ierland and the surrounding area.

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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

Opleiding & training

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

Carrière & aanstellingen

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

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

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

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Oogheelkunde
#EB-F1FCE3D5 · issued 2016 · renewal 2026
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: Generali Healthcare · 3,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

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

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

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

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

Video's

introduction · 94s
Meet Gareth Higgins

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 10 · i10: 12

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

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

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

Lidmaatschappen

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

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Oogheelkunde
  • Awareness When should you see a oogheelkunde?

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · gareth.higgins@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

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 Ierland doctors offering the same care.

Oogheelkunde

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

Mr Gareth Higgins is one of 145 oogheelkunde doctors indexed in Ierland. Browse oogheelkunde doctors in Ierland →

LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Kilkenny 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 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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Veelgestelde vragen

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  • What does Gareth Higgins specialise in?

    Gareth Higgins specialises in Oogheelkunde in Kilkenny, IE.

  • What conditions does Gareth Higgins treat?

    Gareth Higgins treats conditions within Oogheelkunde. 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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