Dr. Martin Keenan
General Practitioner
Dr. Martin graduated with first class honours in Psychology and Mathematics before obtaining an honours degree in Medicine from the University of Limerick. He completed his internship in Galway, then gained further experience in Psychiatry, Neurology and General Medicine before starting the Western GP Scheme. After completing GP training, Dr. Martin worked in a range of GP settings gaining valuable experience of rural and urban general practice.
Dr. Martin is a GP and founder of Oranmore Family Doctors. He comes from Ballinderreen and has an interest in foreign languages, speaking Irish and Portuguese to a high level with additional skills in French, German and basic Russian. Dr. Martin wants his patients to feel welcome regardless of where they call home.
Dr. Martin is married to Emer and proud Dad to twins Vivienne and Ronan.
Qualifications
Degrees: B.A. Psychology and Mathematics | BM.BS Bachelor of Medicine. Bachelor of Surgery | MBA Masters in Business Administration (First Class Honours)
Diplomas: Children’s Health (DCH) | Obstetrics and Women’s Health (DOWH) | Clinical Education (Dip Clinical Ed) | Occupational Health | Dermatology (current)
Certificates: Palliative Care | Suturing
Memberships: MICGP
Emer Keenan
Practice Manager
Emer, our esteemed Practice Manager and a proud founder hails from Inverin in Connemara. She is at the heart of our commitment to providing high quality healthcare. Emer brings an unwavering passion for healthcare to her role at Oranmore Family Doctors. With a wealth of experience spanning private hospital settings and general practice, she has honed her skills to ensure the highest standards of patient care.
Proud of her Irish heritage, Emer is also a fluent native Irish speaker and Mum to twins Vivienne and Ronan. Driven by a genuine concern for the well being of our patients, Emer champions a patient-centric approach. She understands that everyone is unique, and her personalised touch ensures that every patient receives the attention and care they deserve.
Sean Burke
Practice Secretary
We are delighted to welcome Mr. Sean Burke to Oranmore Family Doctors. Sean’s journey in administration began over a decade ago. His extensive experience in various healthcare administrative roles enables him to manage complex tasks with precision and efficiency. Sean has consistently demonstrated his dedication to providing first-rate clerical support, marked by his intelligence, professionalism, and a genuine kindness towards patients.
One of Sean’s standout qualities is his attention to detail. In his previous role as a Clerical Officer in Galway University Hospital, Sean was responsible for maintaining an accurate inventory of medicines and pharmaceutical supplies. His ability to monitor and inspect high-cost medicines for expiry dates and damage ensured that the department ran smoothly and that patients received the highest quality of care.
Sean has a compassionate and kind-hearted nature. He approaches each patient interaction with empathy and understanding, ensuring that they feel valued and respected. Sean’s ability to connect with patients and provide them with a positive experience is a testament to his dedication to patient care. Whether he is assisting patients with their queries, coordinating their appointments, or providing information about their care plans, Sean consistently demonstrates his commitment to making their healthcare as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Throughout his career, Sean has consistently demonstrated strong leadership qualities and a collaborative approach to working with his colleagues. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Sean was awarded a prestigious award by the hospital for outstanding contribution to patient care.
We are proud and honoured to have Sean as part of our team in Oranmore Family Doctors.
Eileen Gallagher
Practice Nurse
We are delighted to welcome Eileen, an accomplished practice nurse to our team. With over 20 years of experience, Eileen continues to up skill and deliver the highest standard of patient care. Eileen brings a range of additional skills to the practice and takes care of our patients to a new level. She is sure to be popular with patients.
Eileen has a lovely, warm, caring, friendly manner with a wealth of experience in critical & intensive care, care for the elderly, child care, asthma care, diabetes care, immunisations, cervical smears, heart monitoring, mental health, STI screening, wellman and wellwoman care to name but just a few.
Eileen is a proud mom of 4 and hails from the majestic hills of Donegal.