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Dr Fergus McCarthy - Obstetrician / Gynaecologist

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👍👍 Dr Fergus McCarthy is an exceptional, diligent and friendly doctor who shows great empathy towards his patients. From our very first appointment with Dr Fergus we knew we were in safe hands as he showed great knowledge, optimism and compassion. The care shown to us was exceptional given a complicate... People often mention Fergus, pregnancy, care, baby, McCarthy, birth, recommend, time, experience, highly,


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Suite 0.2, Consultants Private Clinic, Bishopstown Rd, Wilton, Cork, T12 E7WX, Ireland

Website

drfergusmccarthy.ie

Contact

+353 21 494 1392

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5.00 (75 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Anna 1 month ago on Google • 6 reviews New
    We cannot thank Dr McCarthy enough for his amazing care throughout the pregnancy. I was hoping for a VBAC and we worked together to ensure that this was the first option we would aim at when the day would come. And it was a successful VBAC, it wasn’t a straight forward delivery but Dr McCarthy gave me and my baby a chance to go through it and it worked out perfectly and had the most amazing birth experience. I cannot recommend Dr McCarthy enough, for his listening skills, gentleness and understanding.

  • 5/5 Barry W. 2 years ago on Google
    Simply cannot speak highly enough of Fergus – a consummate professional but equally a personable and approachable obstetrician which is worth its weight in gold when dealing with the ups and downs of a pregnancy and birth. We were recommended Fergus by a trusted friend and knew we had made the right choice from day one in his care. We had plenty of questions on the road to becoming first time parents and Fergus had the time and patience to deal empathetically with our queries and worries. He worked with his team in dealing sympathetically with our issues and concerns throughout the pregnancy and birth. He offered reassurance throughout, and his expertise and advice helped us every step of the way. Its one thing being a good doctor, but communication is key and Fergus excels in both regards. I cannot recommend him highly enough.
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  • 5/5 siobhan o s. 1 year ago on Google
    We cannot recommend Dr Fergus highly enough, he is incredible! I first met Fergus when he performed a D&C after a missed miscarriage. He was so sympathetic and caring that I hoped I’d meet him again in happier circumstances. Luckily we had good news a few months later and Fergus prescribed medication to help me get to 12 weeks after my 2 miscarriages. Understandably anxious, he facilitated any number of scans I wanted for reassurance and was so calm he immediately put me at ease. Because of covid times my husband could not attend the scans so Dr Fergus allowed me film each scan while he explained everything on the screen, this was so appreciated. Baby was breech and to try and avoid a section Dr Fergus performed a successful ecv and I went on to have a natural birth. As a first time mom I was nervous but not scared because I knew I was in safe hands, I trusted him to make the best decision for us and he did in his calm, unflappable way! We have a beautiful baby girl and cannot thank Dr Fergus enough for bringing her safely into the world. Simply the best!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 alina s. 5 months ago on Google • 3 reviews
    We want to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. McCarthy and his amazing team for the incredible support during this pregnancy journey. It's not just about having the best doctor; it's about having an amazing human being by our side. Being far from home during this precious time can feel incredibly lonely, but Dr. McCarthy and Brenda, the midwife, have been our extended family. They've supported us through every step of this emotional and challenging journey. Dr. McCarthy's care has been more than just medical expertise; it's been a source of immense comfort. His kindness, his guidance, and his mentorship have meant the world to us. We can't put into words how much it means to have him as our doctor now and always! 😊 Alina & Jafar

  • 5/5 alice h. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I attended Dr. Fergus McCarthy in 2022 for my second pregnancy. As my other little girl is 8, my previous consultant Prof Richard Greene was not taking on private patients . As I had such a positive experience with Prof Greene, I was unsure who to choose for this pregnancy. I turned to Google and was very impressed with Fergus McCarthy website, ethos and positive reviews. In particular, Fergus approach re woman’s health and recovery. This can be forgotten about and is so important during and after pregnancy and child birth. I am 100% happy with our choice. After a dream first pregnancy, I had a tough time during this second pregnancy. I was very sick from early on and never felt dismissed. Fergus was very practical about managing my health and ensuring a healthy pregnancy and baby. At the later stages on pregnancy when the baby experienced a slow down of growth, I felt quite upset , overwhelmed and quite vulnerable. During this appointment Fergus was very clear on what his concerns were, what the timeframe would be to see if things would resolve and what the plan was. This made a potentially very stressful situation as parents much easier to manage. We were very happy when Fergus brought our beautiful baby girl into the world safely and Fergus was around every day to check in to see how we were both doing. Echoing the other reviews, Fergus was very compassionate and practical about steps that could be taken to make the pregnancy easier and ensuring delivery of a healthy baby. True to his ethos, Fergus took excellent care of both baby and mum. Fergus is a proud family man and this really shows in his practice and approach. I would wholeheartedly recommend Fergus and am grateful for his care during the pregnancy and for bringing our beautiful baby girl into the world safely.

  • 5/5 Clare K. 2 years ago on Google
    The care we received under Dr. Fergus McCarthy was very special. Like most first time mothers l was anxious during my pregnancy. I had so many questions each one was met with great kindness, patience and understanding. Fergus has a really great way of communicating. His responses were always considered and clear which brought great reassurance. I always felt that not only was my physical health being cared for but my emotional one too. Another really special aspect to his care was how he involved my husband in the whole pregnancy. Our appointments not only helped me to prepare to become a mother but all of us to become a family. We feel so fortunate that our son arrived safely into the world under his care. If we are fortunate enough to have another baby we would choose Fergus as our obstetrician without hesitation.

  • 5/5 caroline O. 1 year ago on Google
    We choose Dr Fergus because of his modern and progressive attitudes and are absolutely delighted with his expertise, support and guidance. From day one right up to our post birth catch up Dr Fergus was a pleasure. His planning and assurances especially during labour left me feeling as relaxed as possible and gave me full confidence ans trust in his guidance. Thank you again so much Fergus for everything we are indebted to you always

  • 5/5 Karen J. 1 year ago on Google
    Dr McCarthy has been a great choice for us. We have had a wonderful and enlightening experience and now we have our little daughter, Hannah. With Dr McCarthy we always felt in safe hands, receiving the best advice and guidance, especially important considering it was our first child. Going to see him routinely was a pleasure and always a great learning. He is always professional but also gentle, sensitive and kind. We fully recommend him to any expectant couples. Good luck x

  • 5/5 georgina g. 1 year ago on Google
    I cant recommend fergus highly enough. We were very shocked to find out we were expecting twins but as soon as I met Fergus i knew i was in safe hands. His care and expertise throughout my pregnancy was exceptional and it was such peace of mind to know fergus would be visiting me daily to check my recovery.we were lucky to have Fergus and we are very grateful to him

  • 5/5 Therese C. 1 year ago on Google
    Fergus McCarthy was recommended to me by several people I trust - including medics/mothers. I travelled home to give birth - having had a very bad experience giving birth to my last child abroad, I was very nervous and had some risks. Fergus reassured us, talked through different options, and ensured everyone who worked with us knew my history and was ready to support us fully. Besides being an excellent physician, every midwife told us they loved him because he made the space they need to do their job well. I had a great birth and felt safe and respected from start to finish. He is an incredible professional and a lovely warm normal person - cannot recommend highly enough.

  • 5/5 Ileana W. 1 year ago on Google
    I have just been through my first pregnancy and birth with Fergus and the level of care that I received was incredible. Going through a pregnancy for the first time meant that naturally we were apprehensive, but Fergus made us feel very calm and reassured throughout. He was always on hand to answer any queries I had and responds very quickly which was amazing. I had a lovely enjoyable birth and having Fergus deliver our baby having cared for me throughout made me feel very safe and confident in the delivery. I would highly recommend Fergus and would absolutely go back to him again. Thank you Fergus for your tremendous care, and the safe delivery of our baby boy!

  • 5/5 Christine B. 1 year ago on Google
    I cannot recommend Dr Fergus McCarthy enough. The care I received was outstanding. As a first time mother he put me at ease from the very first appointment as I was very anxious. He explained everything to me and outlined what the plan would be for the pregnancy and delivery. I was very comfortable in his care and he always put my worries at ease. It was very reassuring having regular appointments and scans and Dr Fergus never rushed these appointments. He always took the time to have chat with me and my husband and showed interest in our lives. Thanks to Dr Fergus I was able to have a straight forward vaginal delivery with the safe arrival of our son at the end of March. I’ll forever be grateful to Dr Fergus for everything he did for me throughout my pregnancy and labour. Dr Fergus is a pure gentleman and an excellent doctor with so much knowledge in his field and anyone who has him as their doctor is very lucky.

  • 5/5 Victoria V. 2 years ago on Google
    There are not enough words to describe how thankful we are for Dr Fergus care during my pregnancy and delivery. Dr Fergus helped bring a perfect miracle into our lives and we couldn't be more thrilled with him! As high risk pregnancy Dr Fergus always make sure my worries are at ease. We're grateful to have worked with such a knowledgeable, caring and friendly doctor-obstetrician . Hopefully to see again Dr Fergus in a year/two

  • 5/5 Sinéad O. 2 years ago on Google
    I couldn't recommend Fergus highly enough to anyone looking for the best care during their pregnancy. Not only is Fergus is an outstanding consultant but is a really great person. My pregnancy journey definitely wasn't straight forward having had 2 miscarriages. I contacted Fergus after miss number 2 and he immediately had a plan of action from the get go with successful pregnancy number 3. His understanding, empathy and reassurance were a great comfort during a tough time. His energy is endless, he gives as much time as needed to each appointment and to answer fretting first time mother questions! Having competed at high level in athletics I was keen to keep running throughout my pregnancy. Being fairly fit himself Fergus was wholly supportive of this and encouraged me to keep running as long as my body allowed me. Thankfully I was able to run right up to 39 weeks. The labour itself was such a positive experience. His calm presence and gentle cues allowed me to have a natural birth which was the plan we had discussed beforehand. Fergus is excellent at what he does. As the midwives said to me, he is the person they call if they need expertise on anything. Every single person I encountered in CUMH has something lovely to say about him and I agree. You couldn't find a more thorough, caring and intelligent consultant. I'm so grateful to have been under his care for my first and hopefully next pregnancy.

  • 5/5 Eilish O. 2 years ago on Google
    I’d highly recommend Dr Fergus McCarthy. From the very first appointment he endeavoured to make the entire experience as relaxed as possible. As a first time mother I was never made to feel silly when I asked questions and I always left every appointment with a clear and calm head. The delivery of my baby progressed faster than I had expected but I never once felt panicked or stressed as I had full faith in Fergus and am forever grateful for the safe delivery of our baby girl.

  • 5/5 Alaine B. 2 years ago on Google
    My GP recommended I go with Dr Fergus for my high risk second pregnancy. We couldn't recommend Dr Fergus highly enough to anyone looking for the best care during their pregnancy. From the moment we met I felt in good hands and so taken care of - and this was the case throughout my pregnancy. Dr Fergus has so much knowledge and information - miles ahead of anyone else. He did everything to ensure I had a healthy pregnancy and great delivery.

  • 5/5 joanne c. 2 years ago on Google
    I could not recommend Dr Fergus enough. My GP originally recommended I go with Fergus and I can't thank her enough for doing so. From the moment we met I felt so relaxed and this was the case throughout my entire pregnancy. Being a first time expectant mom during Covid and being without my husband for appointments was not ideal but going in to Dr Fergus each time was always so easy as the support and care was always excellent. This was the case right up until my little girl and I were able to head home from the hospital. Dr Fergus has so much knowledge and really does put your health and well being first. He did everything to ensure I had a healthy and stress free pregnancy. Hopefully I will be back to see him for baby #2

  • 5/5 Karen H. 2 years ago on Google
    When I fell pregnant my GP recommended Dr. Fergus McCarthy and I am so glad she did! From my first appointment, Fergus put me at ease and throughout my regular appointments he always made me feel comfortable to ask any questions I had. Not only did he look after me and my baby but he always made an effort to include my Husband too, which was difficult with the Covid restrictions but its something we will always appreciate. When I found myself on the Labour ward, it was so reassuring to see Fergus walk through the door. It was a relief to see his familiar face and I knew I was in safe hands and everything was going to be OK. He had such a fantastic 'bedside manner', relaxed yet in control. In such an intimate and life changing experience you need someone by your side that you can completely trust and Fergus was that person for us. He safely delivered our handsome baby Jack and I am thrilled to say that my birth experience was very positive all thanks to Fergus. Fingers crossed, see you for baby Number 2!!

  • 5/5 R C. 7 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Dr Fergus McCarthy is an exceptional, diligent and friendly doctor who shows great empathy towards his patients. From our very first appointment with Dr Fergus we knew we were in safe hands as he showed great knowledge, optimism and compassion. The care shown to us was exceptional given a complicated history prior to this and the reassurance we received throughout a difficult pregnancy with regular scans gave us so much support and hope. We were particularly anxious due to complications and Dr Fergus did his best to try and ease our worries. This holistic approach and commitment helped to make our dreams come through when Dr Fergus delivered our daughter safely. My husband and I would strongly recommend Dr Fergus and we couldn’t speak highly enough of the fantastic care we received while a patient of his in 2022.
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  • 5/5 Kelly Mac C. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Myself & my husband couldn’t recommend Fergus enough. His expertise, guidance and support throughout my whole pregnancy was second to none. Fergus has such a lovely, easy going approach and always made both my husband & I feel so relaxed and excited about our pregnancy. Fergus went above and beyond at each regular appointment to make sure I felt at ease and answered my 101 questions. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Fergus. To say I was ecstatic to see Fergus in the labour ward would be an understatement. The minute I saw Fergus there I knew everything was going to be okay and that baby would be delivered safely. Fergus made sure everything went smoothly and that I received the best care possible. My whole pregnancy journey from my first early scan to delivering our precious daughter was so positive due to the outstanding care we received from Fergus. Thank you so much again Fergus and we hope we’re lucky enough to see you again in the future!

  • 5/5 Niamh T. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Fergus looked after us during 2023 for my first pregnancy. From the very beginning he showed us kindness, patience & his sense of humour always made it a pleasure to attend our scans. Without a doubt he made us laugh & smile at every appointment. It was evident from the beginning that Fergus is a family orientated man and often spoke of his personal experiences with his own children which I thought was both wonderful and really insightful. While I had a positive, uncomplicated pregnancy it was high risk particularly for labour & childbirth. I was hopeful for a natural delivery. Fergus supported me in that decision and advocated for that outcome which was successful. I am very thankful to him for my positive birth experience. His duty of care and expertise is second to none. I always felt listened to by Fergus and he spent a good deal of time explaining all details to me. Fergus has an innate ability to put his patients at ease. I would highly recommend him. We are very grateful to him for bringing our baby boy into the world safely and showing us all such an amazing level of care the process. Thank you Fergus!

  • 5/5 Ciara K. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Fergus was recommended to me as an obstetrician who listened to and supported a mother's requests. Following on from an emergency section, we were keen to have a natural birth for our second child. Fergus was fully supportive of our hope for a VBAC. Along with the previous section, I was also going to be 44 at the time of the birth so considered high risk . Most other doctors would have strongly recommended a planned section but Fergus put us under no pressure at all. I had a fantastic pregnancy and when I went a few days over, again we were fully supported to keep aiming for the natural birth as there had been no complications so far. That day, we had our beautiful daughter and Fergus delivered her perfectly. The whole experience was fantastic and for any older mother or anyone with a previous section considering a natural birth, Fergus is the absolute go to consultant. He is also a great doctor with a exceptional manner.

  • 5/5 Sinead D. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    My GP had initially recommended Dr Fergus McCarthy to me. I am so grateful I took her advice and was lucky to have Dr McCarthy as my Consultant Obstetrician in Cork and by my side during my pregnancy. Even though I was fortunate that I had a relatively easy pregnancy I was a worrier, especially as a first-time mum. However, Fergus' patience, kindness, responsiveness, pragmatism and knowledge always put those doubts to rest and his good sense of humour meant I always looked forward to our scans. One of the main reasons I chose him was the fact he is one of the leading perinatal researchers in Ireland and this was demonstrated throughout with his approach whenever I had concerns. Both during my pregnancy and postpartum his duty of care was second to none. Thank you Fergus for everything, for a truly special birth experience and for bringing my gorgeous baby girl safely into the world.

  • 5/5 Sarah M. 5 months ago on Google • 1 review
    From my first meeting with Fergus I felt completely at ease, supported and confident for my pregnancy. As I’m nervous by nature it was important to me to feel like I was in safe hands. Fergus’ attention to detail and willingness to listen to all my concerns and provide me with the answers helped me to be relaxed and positive throughout. Thank you Fergus for delivering my beautiful baby boy safely.

  • 5/5 Aisling B. 6 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    I chose Dr McCarthy for my first pregnancy and I’m so glad that I did. I had the most positive antenatal and birthing experience. Dr McCarthy was professional, empathetic and a clear communicator. He is also calm, good humoured and makes you feel very at ease during any appointments. I cannot recommend him highly enough. Thanks Fergus for the excellent care given.


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