Castle Medical Centre was established in 1979 by Dr Des Bluett in Castlelawn Heights, Galway. It has developed and grown over the years. In 2007, we moved to a purpose-built premises in Liosban, which provides state-of-the-art facilities and services for our patients. The premises is fully wheel-chair accessible from the front with ample parking available to the rear.
Our esteemed colleagues, Dr Des Bluett and Dr Mairead Cashman, have recently retired. To them we owe a debt of gratitude for the culture of attention and care that has been established over many years at Castle Medical Centre. We will endeavour to carry on their legacy and continue to care for the many generations of patients so important to them both over the years. We wish Des, Mairead and their families every health and happiness.
We are now a team of five doctors, working together and pooling our different skills and special interests – see below. We are all committed to caring for our current patient population and are happy to welcome new patients and families, as are our wonderful practice nurses and administrative staff. We are affiliated to the Irish College of General Practitioners and are active advocates of improved health services for all.
Among all that are new to the practice here in Liosban, you will still find familiar faces – Dr Therese Dillon has practised here for 17 years, Dr Mary Egan 12 years and Dr Deon Knight has returned to us in the past 2 years. Aine and Emma have additional skills and expertise that will compliment ours well.
We are all committed to caring for our current patient population and are happy to welcome new patients and families, as are our wonderful practice nurses and administrative staff. We are affiliated to the Irish College of General Practitioners and are active advocates of improved health services for all.
Dr. Therese Dillon
Dr. Mary Egan
Dr Deon Knight
• Graduate of NUIG 2002.
• Member of Irish College of General Practitioners and on the specialist register of the Irish Medical Council in General Practice.
• Diplomas in Occupational Medicine, Child Health, Obstetrics and Women’s Health.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Contraception and Minor Surgery.
• Special Interest in Occupational Medicine, Men’s Health, Paediatrics, Family Planning, Travel Medicine, Sports Medicine.
• Registered smeartaker with the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Dr Aine O’Connell
• Graduate of NUIG 2011.
• Graduate of University of Ulster, 2003 (BSc Hons Human Nutrition and Dietetics)
• Member of the Irish College of General Practitioners and on the Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council in General Practice.
• Diplomas in obstetrics and women’s health and musculoskeletal injury management.
• Post graduate qualifications in contraception and substance misuse.
• Special interest in nutrition, health promotion and women’s health.
• Registered smeartaker with the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Dr Emma Waldron
• Graduate of University College, Dublin 2001.
• Member of the Irish College of General Practitioners and on Specialist Register of the Irish Medical Council in General Practice
• Postgraduate qualifications in Dermatology, Minor Surgery, Women’s Health and Family Planning
• Special Interest in Dermatology (particularly childhood eczema), minor surgery and cryotherapy, paediatrics and infant feeding and nutrition.
• Registered smeartaker with the National Cervical Screening Programme.
Karyn Gibbons
Rosanne Dolly
Marina Freeman
Marina has been Practice manager since 1990.
Marina provides administrative and secretarial support to the doctors and assists with the smooth running of the practice and reception. She is the main point of contact for any suggestions or complaints about the practice in general or any of its services or staff.
Office
Marina, Eleanor, Amanda, Kelly and Orla are the first port of call when contacting the practice. They can assist you with most enquiries and can liaise with the health professionals in the practice on your behalf when required. They all have a wealth of experience and endeavour to provide a friendly and efficient service to all of our clients. Anne Reddington looks after the practice finances.
They can be contacted by email at casmed@castlemedicalcentre.ie or by contacting reception on 091 767449.
