Dr. Michael O Brien Family Practice was established in 1999 and has been serving the local communities of Leopardstown, Sandyford and Stepaside, as well as the business communities of the Sandyford Industrial Estate and Central Park (Leopardstown) for 20 years. The practice is within the Leopardstown HSE Primary Care Centre, located on the outside of the Leopardstown Shopping Centre. Previously the practice was located in the Sandyford Hall Neighbourhood Centre and moved to the current location in 2010. The current building is a modern purpose built medical centre.
We have a range of services on offer to address the needs of patients of all ages from birth to the older years. We are a university-affiliated (UCD/TCD) teaching practice. We recognise the need to respond to the demands of our patients as quickly as possible. It is, therefore, our promise to provide an efficient service, dealing quickly and accurately with the needs of our patients. Treating acute and chronic illnesses, our practice provides preventative care and health education for all ages and both sexes.
We aim to provide a comprehensive efficient service. It is important to have a family GP that you’re happy with, one that you can rely on, and one that knows your family history inside out. This will increase the chance of a fast diagnosis and therefore result in quicker treatment for the patient. Simply call us to arrange an appointment and we will be delighted to see you.
Michael graduated from University College Dublin in 1994 and completed his GP training in 1998. He established the Sandyford Hall Medical Centre in 1999 and moved his practice in 2010 to a purpose built building within the HSE Primary Care Centre in Leopardstown Shopping Centre.
Michael has a special interest in Travel Medicine, Sports Medicine, Paediatrics and Medical Education.
Outside of work, Michael is a keen Rugby and Athletics supporter. He was team doctor to the Irish Under 20 Rugby team for 7 years and is a sprint coach with Blackrock Athletics club. He is married and his 3 children keep him busy, mostly driving them here and there!
Billy is a proud Limerick man who graduated from UCD in 2015. He then spent three years working in Australia where he gained valuable experience working in large urban teaching hospitals as well as remote clinics in the outback.
He returned to Dublin where he graduated from the Trinity College GP Scheme in 2023. Whilst training he also completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Dermatology from UCD, and a Masters in Sports & Exercise Medicine from UCC. He enjoys all aspects of GP and practicing Evidence-Based Medicine, some of his special interests include: Sports Medicine, Joint Injections, Dermatology and Men’s Health.
Outside the clinic, he likes keeping fit and watching all types of sports. A dedicated Munster Rugby fan, he is also an enthusiastic, if consistently underwhelming, golfer.
Dr Aoife Cooney graduated from University College Dublin. She spent 2 years working in Western Australia before returning to complete her post graduate training in general practice with Trinity College Dublin.
Aoife has a special interest in women’s health and dermatology. She has a certificate in contraception, is LARC certified and has completed a diploma in women’s health through the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the UK. She has also completed a postgraduate certificate in dermatology through UCD and further training in dermoscopy for skin cancer detection.
Ger and Pauline have been part of the practice since 2006. Michelle O’Brien works both as receptionist and practice manager.
Our admin staff endeavour to help you in a prompt and professional manner.
They are all experienced and will deal with any queries with sensitivity and in total confidence.