Malahide Family Practice
Family GP in the heart of Malahide Village in Co. Dublin
Malahide Family Practice
Family GP in the heart of Malahide Village in Co. Dublin
Our Bank no longer offer a cash lodgement service so unfortunately we are unable to take cash payments. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to speak to us.
WELCOME
Malahide Family Practice is a custom-built ground floor Surgery in the heart of Malahide Village that has wheelchair and buggy accessibility.
Our medical staff are Dr Claire Fitzsimmons, Dr Kathleen McClory, Dr Aimee Murphy, Dr Joanne Daly, Dr Harkamal Bawa and Dr Anne Marie Fenton. We have two Practice Nurses, Bernie Campbell & Reena Chaudhary. Aoibhinn Dinnigan is the Practice Manager, and our Admin Team is Liz Soffe, Alva Meehan, Ciara Farrell, Selina Sweeney, Sharon McArdle & Claire Kearney
Weight Loss Consultation
If you are struggling with weight loss, you can book a dedicated GP consultation to support you with a safe, sustainable, and medically supervised approach to weight management through lifestyle changes and medications. Call our Admin Team on 01 8454265 to book an appointment with one of GPs or through the Chatbot. The fee for the consultation is €70 and is free to medical card patients.
RSV Baby Vaccine Announcement
Babies up to 6 months offered RSV immunisation for winter by the HSE Follow the link for more details: RSV immunisation for newborns - HSE.ie
If you are travelling to another country…
Babies age 6 to 11 months can get an MMR vaccine before travelling. You can get the vaccine for free from us here at the Surgery. Try to get the vaccine at least 2 weeks before you travel. Babies under the age of 6 months cannot get the MMR vaccine. But they still have any protection that was passed on during pregnancy. If your baby gets an MMR vaccine before the age of 12 months, this does not change the regular vaccination schedule. This means they still need to get the doses at age:
12 months
4 to 5 years (in junior infants through their Primary School)
To book a GP or Consultant requested private blood test please contact us here at the Surgery. Our appointment times run from 9am to 11:20am Mon - Wed and 8am- 11:20am Thurs & Friday.
All blood tests must be ordered by a GP or Consultant
To book a GP or Consultant requested private blood test please contact us here at the Surgery. You can then book a test privately here with us at the Surgery or through St. Joseph’s Hospital in Raheny. Please note that results can take up to two weeks from the date of your tests.
Our appointment times run from 9am to 11:20am Mon - Wed and 8am- 11:20am Thurs & Friday.
We love…
when you arrive on time for your appointment. However, please don't arrive too early so we can keep the numbers in the Waiting Room down and in turn help avoid the spread of infection during this flu season.
Free Contraception Scheme
We are delighted to be participants in the HSE scheme to provide free contraception consultations to our female patients aged 17 to 35 years. All that is needed from you is your PPS number to prove eligibility and a signature on the required form. Please call Reception 01 8454265 to book.
New Patients
You can register as a new patient through the Chatbot on the right-hand corner of this site.
Existing Patients
YOU CAN NOW BOOK APPOINTMENTS & ORDER PRESCRIPTIONS ONLINE
Existing patients please register with our Patient Portal. This will allow you to request repeat prescriptions easily and all of your prescriptions will be saved so you can easily request them next time you log in, you can also use the messaging functionality to message us.
You can also use the Chatbot at the bottom right of the screen to make appointments or request sick certs etc.
To order a repeat prescription we request that you use the Patient Portal to submit your order.
COVID 19 - Current implications to the Practice and Patients
It is no longer required that patients wear a mask when attending the Surgery unless you have respiratory, head-cold or sinus symptoms. Please feel free to wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so.
Changes to the Requirement of Driving License Medical
Increase from 70 to 75 years of age for the mandatory provision of a medical report when applying for or renewing a learner permit or driving license.
General Practice
Malahide Family Practice is a General Practice that cares for individuals and families living in the vicinity of Malahide in north county Dublin. We offer medical services to both public (medical card holders) and private patients.
If you would like to know about ways to manage illness for you or your child at home, please visit this HSE resource: Under the weather - HSE.ie
Our Team
Meet the Team of GPs at Malahide Family Practice
Our Team
Meet the Team of GPs at Malahide Family Practice
Our Team
Dr. Claire Fitzsimmons
MCRN: 295140
Claire qualified from Trinity College in 2007. After working in Australia for a year, she then trained in medical specialties including cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, nephrology, haematology & oncology and graduated as a member of the Royal College of Physicians in 2012. Claire graduated from the Trinity College / HSE GP training scheme in 2015, having worked in paediatric & adult emergency, obstetrics & gynaecology, and psychiatry. She has a diploma in Women's Health, and a Certificate in Contraception. She provides Women’s Health/Mirena and IUD services as well as general consultations.
Claire has a special interest in paediatrics and women's health. She joined the Practice in 2018 and is the Principal GP here at Malahide Family Practice since 2020.
Dr. Kathleen Mcclory
MCRN: 410549
Kathleen qualified from Queen’s University, Belfast, in 2008. She has worked in General Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry and Paediatrics in the Belfast Hospitals, and spent a year working in Accident and Emergency in Sydney, Australia. She graduated from the Northern Ireland GP training scheme in 2014, and has a special interest in women’s health and paediatrics; she also has a diploma in Palliative Care medicine.
She joined the practice in November 2018 and works three days per week.
Dr. Aimee Murphy
MCRN: 371519
Aimee qualified from TCD School of Medicine in 2010. She graduated top of her class winning both the medical and ophthalmology awards. She has worked in General Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Psychiatry, Palliative Care and Paediatrics. She completed her specialist training in General Practice in 2015.
She has a diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, a Certificate in Contraception and a diploma in Palliative Care Medicine.
She joined the practice in 2020 and is available for appointments on Monday and Thursday afternoons.
Dr. Hark Bawa
MCRN: 509550
Hark is from Vancouver in Canada and qualified in 2018 from Limerick University’s Graduate Entry Programme BMBS ( Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery). Prior to this she graduated with a Bachelor of Science from The University of British Columbia where she won the 2012 Scholar award. She did her GP training in BC, Canada and has worked as a GP in both Canada and Dublin before joining us in Malahide in 2024. She is a valued addition to our team and is currently on maternity leave.
Dr. Anne Marie Fenton
MCRN: 415016
Anne Marie is from Dublin and began her career studying Physiotherapy at Trinity College Dublin before going on to study Medicine at University College Dublin. She completed her GP training with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and has worked in both Ireland and Singapore. She has a special interest in musculoskeletal injuries and the role of exercise in health, as well as women’s health. She also holds further qualifications in paediatrics, psychiatry, dermatology, and prescribing in menopause. Anne Marie enjoys bringing a practical, holistic approach to her patients’ care.
Outside of work, she is an avid Parkrunner and lives locally with her young family.
Practice nurse Bernie Campbell
Bernie is one of our Practice Nurses and provides blood tests, vaccinations, ECGs, 24 hour Blood Pressure monitoring, dressing changes, cervical smears and ear syringing.
Bernie trained in Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, London and gained her RSCN before continuing with her studies for her RGN in St. Michael’s Hospital, Dun Laoghaire. She worked in the Children’s University Hospital (Temple Street) for 18 years as a Paediatric Nurse before joining the team here in 2017.
She has a special interest in infant care and taking a family-centric care approach to all of her work. She is available all day Monday, all day Tuesday and Wednesday mornings.
Practice nurse Reena chaudhary
Reena has a background in cardiac nursing and is the lead in the practice for our Chronic Disease Management Program. Reena is one of our Practice Nurses and provides blood tests, vaccinations, ECGs, 24 hour Blood Pressure Monitoring, dressing changes, ear syringing and Cervical Smears. Reena has a background in cardiac nursing and is the lead in the practice for our Chronic Disease Management Program. You can arrange an appointment with Reena if you have UTI symptoms or for weight management if you wish to develop a plan utilising lifestyle and medical aids to help with weight loss.
She joined the practice in 2022 and is available for appointments on Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday and Friday. She is currently studying for her Masters degree in Advanced Practice Nursing at the Royal College of Surgeons.