Dermatology
Dermatology is the branch of medicine dealing with the skin, nails, hair and its diseases.
Dermatologists are experienced in identifying and managing a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions that affect adults and children.
The Dermatology Clinic is located at the Bon Secours Hospital and the Lee Clinic on the Western Road. For more information about our clinic and its experienced dermalogists in Cork please read below or click here to learn more about us.
Adult and Paediatric Dermatology
As dermatologists, we are experienced in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of skin, hair and nail conditions affecting adults and children. Some of the more commonly treated conditions include melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmented naevi (moles), rosacea, and various infections of the skin. We are also experienced in the management of rarer, more complicated skin disorders.
We regularly provide dermatology consultation services for consultants in other specialties. By working closely with other specialties we help provide more thorough care to our patients with skin problems that may relate to other medical conditions.
Skin Cancer
For most skin cancers, the treatment is surgical. We offer state of the art care including Mohs micrographic surgery when indicated. In many cases a diagnosis can be made based on clinical appearance. A biopsy may be recommended to confirm a diagnosis. Once the diagnosis has been confirmed, we can discuss treatment options and make recommendations. These recommendations may vary depending on the size and type of skin cancer, the location on your skin, as well as your medical history.
Mohs Micrographic Surgery
Mohs Micrographic Surgery, is a highly specialised surgical method for removing certain types of skin cancer. Click here to read more about this.
Phototherapy
Psoriasis is the most common condition treated with ultraviolet light, although a variety of other conditions may benefit, including atopic eczema, other forms of dermatitis, generalised itching, pityriasis lichenoides, cutaneous T cell lymphoma, lichen planus, and many others that are less common (disseminated granuloma annulare, morphoea, etc.).
Contact Information:
Contact Number: +353 (21) 4941566
Contact FaxNumber: +353 (21) 4865778
Dermatology Medical Team:
Dr. William (Billy) O'Connor
Consultant Dermatologist
MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI
Dr. Gillian Gibson
Consultant Dermatologist
MB, BCh, BAO, MRCPI, MD
Mr. Mark Collins
Senior Medical Scientist
ONC. HNC AND MSc.in Biomedical Sciences (histopathology)
Dr Caoimhe Fahy
Consultant
Biography
Dr Caoimhe Fahy qualified from University College Cork in 2003 and undertook Higher Medical Specialist Training in Dermatology in Ireland. She was then awarded a Clinical Research Fellowship from the Health Research Board of Ireland and completed a PhD from Trinity College Dublin in 2012 on a model of atopic dermatitis, this remaining a specialist area of clinical and research interest. With a Clinical Research Fellowship from the Irish Skin Foundation, Dr Fahy collaborated with consultant colleagues at the Department of Dermatology at Mayo Clinic (Rochester, USA) in two studies on adult and paediatric vulval skin disorders.
In 2016, having achieved specialist qualification, Dr Fahy was appointed Consultant Dermatologist at the Royal United Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Bath, UK, where she has worked until her current position at the Bon Secours Hospital, Cork. In Bath, Dr Fahy had specialist paediatric, vulval, biologic and lesion clinics and was part of the largest NHS teledermatology service, from secondary to primary care, in South West England. She was Lead for Paediatric Dermatology, Dermatology Biologics, Dermatology Medical undergraduate teaching and Dermatology Research. Dr Fahy does minor operative procedures of melanoma and non-melanoma skin cancers, benign lesions and rashes.
Dr Fahy was a Senior Teaching Associate in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Bristol. She maintains a keen interest in clinical research, being a a co-founder of Skin@Bath Network, and having developed and progressed the successful dermatology research portfolio in Bath and the West of England in her roles as Local Specialty Research Lead for Dermatology and Divisional Research Lead for the West of England, Clinical Research Network of the National Institute of Health and Care Research from 2019 to 2024.
Areas of Interest
Dr Fahy's specialist interests include:
- General Dermatology
- Atopic dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Vulval dermatology
- Paediatric dermatology
- Hidradenitis suppurativa
- Dermatology research
- Dermatology education
Qualifications
FRCP, FRCPI, MRCP (London) CSCST Dermatology, PhD, MRCPI, MBContact Details
- Dr Caoimhe Fahy
- Suite 12, The Lee Clinic, The Lee Road, Cork
- Tel: 021 494 1566
- Fax: 021 486 5778
Dr Gillian Gibson
Consultant Dermatologist
Biography
Dr Gibson graduated in Medicine from University College Cork in 1987. She completed general medical training in Cork University Hospital and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 1990. She spent three years at the Dermatology departments of Beaumont and the Mater Hospitals, Dublin 1991-1994. During that time she completed research into the pathogenesis and prophylaxis of skin cancer in renal transplant recipients for her MD thesis, awarded by the National University of Ireland in 1996. She completed a Dermatology residency training program at the Mayo Clinic, Minnesota, USA, 1994-1998 and was on staff as Consultant Dermatologist at Mayo Clinic Minnesota and Mayo Clinic Arizona until 2002 when she returned to Ireland.
Dr Gibson is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology. She treats all types of skin disease. She sees patients for Dermatology consultation at the Lee Clinic, Cork (www.leeclinicdermatology.ie)and performs surgical procedures at the Bon Secours Health System. She also cares for patients admitted as inpatients to the Bon Secours Health System.
Membership of Societies
•Irish Medical Council, Specialist Registration Dermatology
•Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
•Mayo Clinic Alumni
•American Academy of Dermatology
•Irish Association of Dermatologists
•Munster Dermatology Society
Please click on link above to view Dermatology website - http://www.leeclinicdermatology.ie/
Contact Details
- Dr Gillian Gibson
- Suite 12, The Lee Clinic, The Lee Road, Cork
- Tel: 021 4941566
- Fax: 021 4865778
Dr Oonagh Molloy
Consultant
Biography
Dr. Oonagh Molloy is a Consultant Dermatologist and graduate of University College Cork.
She holds an MRCPI and MICGP and completed Higher specialist training in Dermatology in Ireland. In addition to her training, she was awarded an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from UCD for her clinical research in psoriasis and viral skin infections. She is the recipient of national awards for clinical research and is the author of several Dermatology publications and book chapters.
As Locum consultant Dermatologist in the SIVUH, she was involved in developing a peripheral Dermatology service in Mallow General Hospital.
Having an ongoing interest in clinical research, she has been involved in several international clinical trials in Psoriasis, Eczema and Hidradenitis suppurativa.
For the last 10 years, she is National Dermatology lead in an advisory role to the RCPI, ICGP, HSE collaboration: www.antibioticprescribing.ie. This national online resource relates to Healthcare Associated Infections in primary care.
Dr. Molloy is passionate about Dermatology and medical education, at both graduate and undergraduate level. She has tutored for the Diploma in Dermatology at Cardiff University and teaches undergraduate medical students in UCC.
Areas of Interest
Dr Molloy's specialist interests include:
Psoriasis
Human Papillomavirus - HPV
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Autoinflammatory Dermatology
Routine Care of Skin Cancer
General Paediatric Dermatology
Qualifications
MB BCh BAO, BMed Sci, MRCPI, MD (UCD), DPD Cardiff (Dist), DCh, MICGPContact Details
- Dr Oonagh Molloy
- Suite 1, Clinic A, The Cork Clinic, Western Road, Cork T12 WNW4
Secretary
- Jennifer Holland - Electronic referrals via Healthmail
- Tel: 089 420 2092
Dr William O’Connor
Consultant Dermatologist
Biography
Dr O’Connor graduated in Medicine from University College Cork in 1988. He completed general medical training in Cork University Hospital and Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and became a member of the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland in 1991. He spent two years at the Dermatology Department at St James’ Hospital and Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin, Dublin and then completed a Dermatology residency training program at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, U.S.A, 1994-1998 and subsequently completed a fellowship in Dermatologic Surgery and Mohs Micrographic Surgery at Mayo Clinic. He was on staff as Consultant Dermatologist and Mohs Micrographic surgeon at Mayo Clinic Arizona until 2002 when he returned to his current position in Ireland.
Dr O’Connor set up the first Mohs micrographic surgical department in Ireland and this is currently the only private hospital Mohs surgical department in the country. He is board-certified by the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) and a fellow of the American College of Mohs Surgery (ACMS). Dr O’Connor treats all skin diseases and has a particular interest and expertise in skin cancer, both non-melanoma skin cancer and melanoma and its treatment. He sees patients for Dermatology consultation at the Lee Clinic, Cork (www.leeclinicdermatology.ie)and performs surgical procedures at the Bon Secours Hospital. He also cares for inpatients admitted to the Bon Secours Hospital.
Memberships / Societies
•Irish Medical Council, Specialist Registration in Dermatology
•Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
•Mayo Clinic Alumni
•American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
•American College of Mohs Surgery
•European Society for Micrographic Surgery
•Munster Dermatology Society
•Irish Association of Dermatologists
Please click on link above to view Dermatology website - http://www.leeclinicdermatology.ie/
Contact Details
- Dr William O’Connor
- Suite 12, The Lee Clinic, The Lee Road, Cork
- Tel: 021 4941566
- Fax: 021 4865778
To access these services, you will need a letter of referral from your GP.
To make an apppointment, please contact 021 - 4941566
