Dr Caroline Dore Geraghty, Allergy specialist in Dublin, holds a Masters degree in Allergy from Imperial College London. She received an academic scholarship to the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland graduating in 2002. She then completed her general professional training in internal medicine in Beaumont Hospital and Connolly hospital.
She has rotated through numerous specialities and has a special interest in allergy diagnosis and treatment, dermatology and medical skincare.
Read more about Dr Caroline Dore Geraghty, Allergy specialist in Dublin.
Allergy testing at WinterPark Clinic in Dublin, Ireland
Allergy testing consultation at WinterPark Clinic
Firstly you will have a consultation with Dr Caroline and she will go through your medical history, to pinpoint the triggers of your allergy. She will then perform a physical examination, focusing on the skin, nose and lungs. On the basis of your medical history and examination a series of allergens (allergy triggers) will be chosen.
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Types of allergy testing at WinterPark Clinic, Dublin
There are two types of allergy tests that are performed at the Winter Park Clinic:
After the consultation the skin prick allergy test will be performed on an area of your body (commonly on your forearm, but the back can also be used). Dr Caroline will then go through the results with you, and give you appropriate advice on allergen avoidance and commence treatment where necessary.
Patch testing will require 3 visits to the WinterPark Clinic, on 3 separate occasions (usually Monday, Wednesday and Friday). After the consultation on Monday, Dr Dore Geraghty will apply patches on the back, and then on the second visit the patches will be removed and the skin will be examined. Then on the third consultation the skin is examined for any changes such as usually redness, blistering, ooze.
Cost for allergy testing at WinterPark Clinic, Ireland
Allergy consultation €100
Allergy consultation with skin prick testing €250
Follow up allergy consultation €60
Patch testing €200
Contact information
WinterPark Clinic
Kill Lane
Foxrock
Dublin 18.
Telephone 01-2897480
Email: Via website
Opening hours
Monday-Friday 9.00am-6.00pm
Saturday 10.00am-1.00pm by appointment
Sunday Closed
Contact WinterPark Clinic
Whether you are an existing customer or just interested in receiving some information or advice on your requirements, you can contact WinterPark Clinic either by completing the enquiry form or by calling them on directly on 01-2897480
