General Surgery
The General Surgery team at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin includes 8 Surgeons, Surgical Registrars and Specialist Nursing Teams.
The General Surgery team at the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin includes 8 surgeons, Surgical Registrars and Specialist Nursing Teams. The Consultant team provides a full range of elective surgical services and has specialist colorectal, gastrointestinal, vascular, breast and endocrine surgeons on staff. The highly experienced team offer both open and laparoscopic procedures as well as providing a surgical endoscopy service.
In recent years, the ambulatory day case surgery has developed significantly with streamlined admission process and minimum wait time allowing a patient to be discharged within hours of their procedure. The hospital has a very active day surgery programme whereby the team delivers as much surgery as possible using short stays and enhanced recovery programmes ensuring that patients recover faster and are in hospital for a shorter period of time.
The surgical department consists of 4 major operating theatres and two minor operating theatres. The hospital has invested significantly in modern laparoscopic equipment that allows more patients to receive minimally invasive treatment, greatly reducing recovery time and improves post operative comfort level for the patient.
The team has an excellent skill mix in both consultant staff and nursing. This allows patients to benefit from the latest techniques but also to receive the personalised care that only experienced doctors and nurses can provide. The team also work closely with other specialists involved in a patients care to diagnose and provide timely surgical intervention for a range of conditions.
Infection control
The hospital has an extremely well developed infection control programme with state of the art decontamination facility. The hospital has invested significantly in both staff and processes to ensure that patients are thoroughly screened prior to admission, thereby greatly reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections.
Prof Mayilone Arumugasamy
Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon
Biography
Prof Mayilone Arumugasamy graduated from RCSI receiving the Medal in Surgery in 1993. He obtained the FRCSI in 1997 and Masters in Surgery in 2001(RCSI/NUI). Following Irish Higher Surgical Training he obtained the Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training with the Intercollegiate Speciality in General / Upper GI (oesophago-gastric) Surgery. In addition to his private practice. he works as a Consultant General and Upper GI surgeon in Beaumont and Connolly Hospital.
Areas of Interest
1.General Surgery - minor ops (skin lesions/toe-nails/lumps and bumps,cysts) , general - investigation of abdominal pain, weight loss, dyspepsia, heartburn, gallstones, reflux, GI bleeding, iron deficiency anemia. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, hernia repair, laparoscopy, diagnostic gastroscopy and colonoscopy etc. 2.Upper GI (Benign) –investigation of reflux, dysphagia, hiatal hernia, para-oesophageal hernia, achalasia. Gastroscopy and colonoscopy investigations. Laparoscopic anti reflux surgery, management of oesophageal/ gastric disorders. 3.Upper GI (Malignant) - the management and treatment of Upper GI cancer (oesophageal, gastric carcinoma). Investigation of dysphagia, weight loss, Barretts oesophagus, staging, minimally invasive gastrectomy and laparoscopic assisted oesphagectomy.
Qualifications
LRCP & SI MB BCh NUI, MCh FRCSIAppointments
Please note: Prof Arumagsamy is only accepting new referrals addressed to him and no unamed referrals at this time.
Contact Details
- Prof Mayilone Arumugasamy
- Beaumont Private Clinic, Beaumont Hospital, Beaumont, Dublin 9
Secretary
- marumugasamyrooms@bonsecours.ie
- Tel: 087 4450990; 01 2064539
Prof Ann Brannigan
Consultant General Surgeon
Biography
Ms Ann Brannigan graduated from UCD in 1993 and completed her specialist training in general and colorectal surgery. Having completed training in Ireland, Ms. Brannigan was an International Colorectal Fellow in the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She was awarded a Fellowship in the Centre for Minimal Access Surgery in St Josephs Hospital in Hamilton Ontario, Canada.
Areas of Interest
Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Faecal Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Dysfuncton, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Colon and Rectal Cancer.
Qualifications
M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., F.R.C.S.I., M.Ch.Appointments
Mater Misericordiae University Hospital Eccles Street Dublin 7
Contact Details
- Prof Ann Brannigan
- Suite 13, 69 Eccles Street, Dublin 7
Secretary
- Liz Doyle
- Tel: 01 885 8673
Prof John Burke
General, Laparoscopic & Colorectal Surgeon
Biography
Mr. Burke is an honours medical graduate of University College Dublin. After higher surgical training in general surgery in Ireland, he completed 2 fellowships in colorectal surgery in world-renowned centers in the USA; at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio focusing on inflammatory bowel disease and complex re-operative surgery and in Florida Hospital, Orlando focusing on advanced minimally invasive surgery. He was appointed to Beaumont Hospital as a consultant general and colorectal surgeon in 2015. He is an editor for the journal Colorectal Disease and is a guideline committee member for the European Society of Coloproctology on the management of Crohn’s disease.
Areas of Interest
- Minimally Invasive (keyhole) surgery
- Colorectal cancer & inflammatory bowel disease
- Anorectal disease (haemhorroids, fissures & fistula)
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Direct access endoscopy - Direct access minor surgery
Appointments
Beaumont Hospital Beaumont Dublin 9
Contact Details
- Prof John Burke
- Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Georgina O Keefe
- Tel: 085 2426988
Session Times
Wednesday PM
Prof. Arnold Hill
Consultant General Surgeon
Biography
Professor Hill is Professor and Chair of Surgery in the RCSI. He graduated from UCD and did his basic surgical training in Dublin, and his middle grade surgical training in London.
He did a basic two year fellowship with Dr John Daly at The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The New York Hospital/Cornell Medical Center in the United States. He returned to Ireland to do his Senior Registrar training on the National Training Program in Ireland.
He also did a Clinical Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York prior to taking up his consultant appointment. His clinical interests are in the area of breast cancer and melanoma. His laboratory research interest are in the transcriptional control of breast cancer in particular the role of the coregulatory proteins.
Areas of Interest
Breast Cancer, Endocrine Surgery, Melanoma, Sarcoma
Additional Information
Referrals to Prof Hill can be sent via Healthlink, posted to his private rooms in Beaumont Private Clinic or by secure email.
Qualifications
M.Ch. F.R.C.S.I.Appointments
Prof of Surgery RCSI
Contact Details
- Prof. Arnold Hill
- Beaumont Consultants Clinic, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Teresa
- Tel: 01 8093760
Mr David Kearney
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
Biography
Mr Kearney graduated from UCC in 2005 and completed his surgical training in Ireland before undertaking a colorectal fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in 2019. He was appointed as consultant general and colorectal surgeon to Connolly and Beaumont Hospitals in 2020. He performs complex IBD surgery and colorectal cancer resections at Beaumont Hospital and all other general and colorectal surgery at Connolly Hospital. He has a special interest in robotic and laparoscopic surgery.
David has based his private practice in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin where he performs general & colorectal surgery, proctology, endoscopy and minor surgery. He has also recently introduced the Biolytec Laser into the hospital which is used for minimally invasive pilonidal sinus surgery, fistula-in-ano ablation and Laser haemorrhoidoplasty.
David has a particular interest in undergraduate and postgraduate education and is the RCSI undergraduate lead for surgical teaching in Connolly Hospital.
Areas of Interest
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General surgery
Proctology (haemorrhoids, fissures, fistulae etc.)
Minimally invasive pilonidal sinus treatment (Biolytec laser ablation)
Laparoscopic hernia repair
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Direct access endoscopy
Direct access minor surgery
Qualifications
MB BCh BAO, B Med Sci, MD, Msc (Med Ed), FRCSIAppointments
Referrals to Mr Kearney can be sent via Healthlink, posted to his private rooms at Bon Secours Consultants Clinic or sent by secure healthmail to david.kearney@healthmail.ie
Contact Details
- Mr David Kearney
- Bon Secours Consultants Clinic, Glasnevin, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Rachel Lawlor
- Tel: 087 1086 175
Ms Paula Loughlin
Consultant General and Colorectal Surgeon
Biography
Ms Paula Loughlin is a UCD graduate who completed her training in the UK and Northern Ireland, and obtained her FRCSI in General Surgery in 2013.
Before returning to the Republic of Ireland in 2019, she worked as consultant in Northern Ireland for 6 years, and also completed a post CCT fellowship, in the colorectal unit, in the University Hospital of Bordeaux in France.
Paula was appointed to her current post as consultant general & colorectal surgeon to Connolly & Beaumont Hospitals in 2022. In her public and private practice she performs both general and colorectal surgery , proctology, endoscopy and minor surgery.
She has recently established a high resolution anoscopy service in Beaumont Hospital for patients with anal dysplasia/AIN.
Paula is actively involved in both undergraduate and postgraduate education and was presented with a clinical teaching, award for excellence in teaching, in 2024, in RCSI.
Areas of Interest
Ms Loughlin's areas of interest include the following:
- Laparoscopic General & Colorectal Surgery
- Proctology (Haemorrhoids, Fissures, Fistulae)
- Management of Anal dysplasia
- Hernia Repair
- Cholecystectomy
- Direct Access Endoscopy
- Minor procedures
Appointments
Beaumont Private Clinic, Beaumount Dublin 9
Bon Secours Cavan Clinic, Drumalee Health Campus, Cavan
Contact Details
- Ms Paula Loughlin
- Beaumount Private Clinic, Beaumont, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Deirdre
- Tel: 01 857 4885
Prof Deborah McNamara
Consultant in General & Colorectal Surgery
Biography
Professor Deborah McNamara is President of RCSI and Consultant General & Colorectal Surgeon at Beaumont Hospital, Dublin and the Bon Secours, Glasnevin. She qualified from Trinity College Dublin, completed surgical training in Ireland and undertook fellowship training in France, specializing in the surgical management of colorectal cancer. She has extensive experience in all areas of general and colorectal surgery as well as endoscopy.
She has published more than 225 peer-reviewed research papers in the areas of colorectal cancer, surgical training and healthcare quality improvement and safety. Her work has been recognised with a number of national and international distinctions including the Patey Prize of the Surgical Research Society of the UK and Ireland, the AWS Olga Jonasson Award, the Millin Lecture of RCSI and Honorary Fellowships from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow and the American College of Surgeons.
In addition to her clinical practice, Professor McNamara was Programme Director of the National Higher Surgical Training Programme (2010-2013) and Clinical Director for Surgery at Beaumont Hospital (2014-2017). Her work as Chair of the Colorectal Cancer Guidelines and Clinical Leads groups of the Irish National Cancer Control Programme (2011-2024) lead to the publication of the first National Clinical Guidelines for colon and rectal cancer, endorsed by the Minister for Health as national policy. In 2017, she chaired the group that published the RCSI PROGRESS report, setting out an ambitious strategy to improve gender equality in surgery in Ireland. She served as Co-Lead of the National Clinical Programme for Surgery (2017-2024), leading large-scale healthcare improvement programmes in areas such as patient safety, operating theatre efficiency, surgical care pathways and models of care for surgical specialties.
Areas of Interest
Colon Cancer, Rectal Cancer, Laparascopic Surgery, Perianal Surgery, Endoscopy
Additional Information
Referrals to Prof McNamara can be sent via Healthlink, posted to her private rooms at Suite 18, Beaumont Private Clinic or sent by secure healthmail to deborah.mcnamara@healthmail.ie.
Qualifications
M.B., F.R.C.S.I. (Gen)Appointments
Please note: Prof McNamara is only accepting new referrals addressed to her and no unamed referrals at this time.
Contact Details
- Prof Deborah McNamara
- Beaumont Private Clinic, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
- Tel: 01 857 4885 / 089 605 3192
- Fax: 01 6875080
- Email: dmcnamararooms@beaumont.ie
Secretary
- Deirdre
- Tel: 01 857 4885 / 089 605 3192
Prof Colm Power
Consultant General Surgeon
Qualifications
LRCP & SI MB BCh NUIAppointments
Please note: Prof Power is only accepting new referrals addressed to him and no unamed referrals at this time.
Contact Details
- Prof Colm Power
- Beaumont Private Clinic, Beaumont, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Rita
- Tel: 087 2338235
Mr. William Robb
Consultant General and Oseophago-Gastric Surgeon
Biography
Mr. William Robb graduated from Trinity College Dublin in 2000. He completed his fellowship training in the Department of Surgical Digestive Disease Oncology in Lille, France which is one of Europe’s foremost centres for diseases of the oesophagus and stomach. He was appointed as a Consultant in Lille prior to taking up a post as a Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon in the Bristol Royal Infirmary in 2013. He returned to Dublin in 2015.
In addition to his private practice in the Bon Secours Hospital Dublin, he works as a Consultant General and Upper GI Surgeon in Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.
Areas of Interest
General Surgery
Gallstone disease and Laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
Hernia Surgery - Abdominal wall and groin hernias,
Minor operations
Endoscopy and Investigation of Abdominal Pain.
Upper GI Surgery
Laparoscopic Upper GI Surgery - Anti-reflux surgery, Laparoscopic myotomy for Achalasia, Laparoscopic Hiatal hernia repair
Barrett’s oesophagus (including endoscopic mucosal resection and radiofrequency ablation) and endoscopic treatment of early mucosal oesophageal cancer
Laparoscopic gastrectomy and totally minimally invasive oesophagectomy (MIO)
Qualifications
M.D., F.R.C.S.I.Appointments
- Paula (General Surgery Enquiries) - 085 255 7132
- Sinead (Bariatric Enquiries) - 085 254 8786
Please note: Mr Robb is only accepting new referrals addressed to him and no unamed referrals at this time.
Contact Details
- Mr. William Robb
- Beaumont Private Clinic, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin 9
Secretary
- Paula - (General Surgery) & Sinead - (Bariatric Surgery)
- Tel:
Mr Anthony Stafford
General, Laparoscopic & Hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) Surgeon
Biography
Mr Anthony Stafford is a graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (2002) and subsequently completed surgical training in Ireland including an MD program of research at RCSI (2007).
Mr Stafford was awarded FRCS before undertaking fellowship training in Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary (HPB) Surgery & Liver Transplantation. These overseas fellowships were in Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK, King’s College Hospital, London, UK and subsequently at Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA.
In 2015 Mr Stafford was appointed to St. Vincent’s Healthcare Group, Dublin, Ireland as a Consultant General, HPB & Liver Transplant Surgeon.
Mr Stafford is actively involved in the treatment of patients with all forms of general surgical disorders including dyspepsia, hernias, and gallstone disease.
He has a key role in the delivery and development of the National Surgical Centre for Pancreatic & Liver Cancer and the optimisation of the National Liver Transplant Service.
Areas of Interest
- General Surgery – open & laparoscopic (keyhole) Surgery
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy - Laparoscopic hernia repair
- Anorectal disease (haemorrhoids, fissures & fistula)
- Direct Access Endoscopy
Qualifications
MD, FRCSIContact Details
- Mr Anthony Stafford
- Suite 4, St Vincent’s Private Clinic St Vincent’s Private Hospital Merrion Road Dublin 4, D04 N2E0
- Tel: 01 2614018
- Fax: 01 2614019
- Email: astafford@svcpc.ie
Secretary
- Caroline
- Tel: 01 2614018
Appointments are made by contacting the individual consultant team directly. Details are above. Please note that a GP / Consultant referral will be necessary.
For GPs, referrals can also be sent directly to the individual consultant via Healthlink or by secure email using a healthmail email account.
