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About Generation
Health Medical Clinic, Castleknock & Monkstown

Meet Our Medical Team

Our doctors are at the heart of Generation Health. Across both our Castleknock and Monkstown clinics, our GPs bring a wealth of experience, clinical expertise, and a patient-first approach to every consultation—whether it’s routine care, chronic disease management, or specialised services. We're proud to offer trusted, compassionate care to individuals and families at every stage of life.

Castleknock Clinic

  • Dr. Nina Byrnes - Link to Bio
    Available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Hours & days vary across clinics.
  • Dr. Ursula Conroy
    Special interest in Dermatology
    Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Dr. Sinead Dilworth
    Available: Wednesday and Friday
  • Dr. Zahra Shah
    Available: Tuesday and Thursday
  • Dr. Joseph Kelly 
    Available: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

Monkstown Clinic

  • Dr. Nina Byrnes - Link to Bio
    Available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Hours & days vary across clinics.
  • Dr. Siobhán Pennycook (Currently on maternity leave)
  • Dr. Edwina Buckley
    Available: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
  • Dr. Declan Mooney
    Available: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
  • Dr. Cathy Woods
    Available: Monday and Tuesday

Our Nursing & Clinical Support Team

Our nursing and support team is a vital part of the care we provide at Generation Health. Across both our Castleknock and Monkstown clinics, our nurses, midwife, and healthcare assistants offer skilled, compassionate care—from health screenings and immunisations to chronic disease support and more.

Monkstown Clinic

  • Nurse Lucie Furlong (Registered Nurse Prescriber)
    Provides advanced care, including prescribing for women’s health, contraception, blood pressure management, UTIs, and sexual health.
  • Riley Scales (Phlebotomist & Healthcare Assistant)
    Supports patient care through chronic disease management  blood draws, sample collection, and general clinical assistance.

Castleknock Clinic

  • Nurse Yuliya Klyukina (Midwife & Practice Nurse)
    Offers chronic disease management antenatal care, cervical screening, childhood immunisations, and women’s health services.
  • Nurse David Lee (Practice Nurse)
    Experienced in chronic disease management, health checks, wound care, and vaccinations.
  • Orla O'Brien (Phlebotomist & Healthcare Assistant)
    Supports patient care through blood draws, sample collection, and general clinical assistance

Reception & Administration Team

Our experienced and friendly administration team are the heart of our clinics. They are often your first point of contact and play a key role in ensuring a welcoming, efficient, and well-organised experience for all patients.

Practice Manager

  • Catherine Roberts – Practice Manager
    Overseeing both Castleknock and Monkstown clinics, Catherine ensures the day-to-day operations of our practices run smoothly and efficiently. She is committed to delivering a seamless, high-quality experience for every patient.

Castleknock Clinic

  • Deirdre Fitzmaurice
  • Oonagh McMahon
  • Orla O’Brien (also Phlebotomist & Healthcare Assistant)
  • Nuala Young

Monkstown Clinic

  • Alex Murphy
  • Clodagh Cullen
  • Ruth Marié
  • Suzanne Vambeck

Meet our Team

Dr. Nina Byrnes

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Doctor

Dr. Nina Byrnes is the founder and Medical Director of Generation Health Medical Clinics,. She is known for her compassionate, patient-centred approach and her commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible care 

Dr. Byrnes graduated with honours from Trinity College Dublin in 1996 and completed postgraduate training in hospital and community medicine in Ireland, the USA, and Australia, including time at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. She is a Member of the Irish College of General Practitioners. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Psychiatry, reflecting her strong belief in the connection between mental and physical health.​ 

Her special interests include preventive health, cardiovascular care, mental health, ADHD, and lifestyle medicine. Dr. Byrnes is also a well-known media contributor, having appeared on RTÉ’s Health of the Nation, Virgin Media’s Doctor in the House, and various radio programmes. She is the author of Your Health Matters and has written health columns for the Irish Independent and the Sunday Business Post

You can listen to Dr. Byrnes regular contributions on Newstalk's Lunchtime Live by visiting the Lunchtime Live Highlights page.

Beyond her clinical and media work, Dr. Byrnes is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of doctors and enjoys teaching visiting medical students. She continues to advocate publically for holistic, community-based healthcare that empowers patients to take charge of their wellbeing. 

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Dr Zahra Shah

Doctor

Deirdre Fitzmaurice

Admin/Support

Dr. Edwina Buckley

Doctor

Dr Ursula Conroy

Doctor

Dr. Siobhan Pennycook

Doctor

Dr. Natalia Bratu

Doctor

Riley Scales & Orla O Brien

Phlebotomists

David Lee, Lucie Furlong, Yuliya Klyukina

Practice Nurses

Oonagh McMahon & Orla O'Brien

Admin/Support

Clodagh Cullen & Suzanne Vambeck

Admin/Support

Ruth Marié

Admin/Support

Alex Murphy

Admin/Support

Catherine (Kate) Roberts

Practice Manager

Catherine Roberts

Receptionist

Nuala Young

Receptionist

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