Our Mission Statement
At Rathfarnham Medical, we are responsible for the provision of comprehensive continuing care to all our patients.
We endeavour to provide the highest quality health care available to all our patients with a well-trained and highly motivated health care team.
We care for our patients in the context of their family, community and culture.
Our aim is to engage, educate and empower you to achieve the very best health outcomes for you and your family.
Medical Education at Rathfarnham Medical
Rathfarnham Medical is involved in the education of medical students (UCD & Trinity) and students may visit the practice to observe consultations as part of their curriculum. We always advise patients in advance if a student is present and will only invite a student to observe your consultation with your full permission.
The practice is also a training practice for specialist trainees in general practice from the Irish College of General Practitioners training scheme. These trainees are qualified experienced doctors and are undertaking further experience and training in General Practice. They remain in the practice for 6-12 months. All GP registrars are fully qualified doctors with at least 3 years post graduate hospital experience. Many registrars will have considerably more experience and bring their expertise to the team.
Meet the medical team
Dr Ailbhe Smyth MB Bch BAO, MICGP, Dip Derm, DCH
Dr Smyth is originally from Laois and graduated with ‘Honours’ from UCD in 2005. She qualified as a GP in 2011. Dr Smyth has developed a special interest in Women’s Health and Dermatology and holds a diploma in Dermatology and Paediatrics. Dr Ailbhe is passionate about teaching and has taught clinical skills to medical students since qualifying. She has recently been appointed as a General Practitioner Trainer with the Royal College of Surgeons (RCSI) Training Scheme.
Outside of work Dr Ailbhe enjoys cycling and running.
Dr Joanne Cull, MB Bch BAO, FRACGP, DCH, DOWH
Dr Cull is originally from County Down and graduated with ‘Honours’ from UCD in 2005. Having completed four years of General Practice training in Kildare and West Meath in 2010, she availed of the opportunity to travel to Brisbane Australia and worked there as a General Practitioner for three years, becoming a fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. Since returning from Australia, Dr Cull has practised medicine in Dublin & Kildare and enjoys the broad spectrum of challenges general practice encompasses. Areas of interest include care of the elderly, women’s health, antenatal care, paediatrics & health education. Dr Cull holds a ‘Diploma in Women’s Health’ & a ‘Diploma in Children’s Health’.
Outside of work, Dr Cull enjoys spending time with her family, sport & exploring the great outdoors!
Dearbhla McDonnell, RGN, RM
Dearbhla is our Practice Nurse. Dearbhla is from Dublin. She trained as a nurse in Trinity College Dublin and Tallaght Hospital qualifying in 2000. She is a qualified midwife since 2008 and has spent many years working in the Rotunda Hospital Delivery suite and emergency room. Dearbhla has many years experience working in both hospital and community settings and spent time working in England and Edinburgh.
Outside of work, Dearbhla enjoys family time and hiking.
Martha Evers, RGN
Martha is our part-time Practice Nurse, originally from County Cork. She trained as a nurse in London, where she specialised in Emergency Medicine. After returning to Ireland, Martha completed her Degree in Nursing Science at Trinity College Dublin. Her nursing career has taken her to London, the Middle East, and Dublin.
Martha’s clinical experience spans Emergency Nursing and work within the pharmaceutical industry, with a focus on patients living with MS, and Oncology.
Outside of work, Martha is an enthusiastic cook and keen hill walker, and she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Our administration team
We have a very experienced administration team who will deal with any queries with the utmost sensitivity & professionalism.
(Left to right:) Tracy Foster, Josephine Healion (Practice Manager), Grace O Rourke, Lynn Kerin and Aveen Moran.
