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He qualified from University College Dublin in 1987 and undertook prefellowship training in Ireland prior to becoming a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland in 1991. Moving to Duke University Medical Center in the US in 1992 as a Clinical Fellow, he undertook preclinical research in immune based therapies for metastatic breast cancer. This work formed the basis of his Masters of Surgery (MCh) thesis which was awarded in 2002. He returned to the UK in 1997 and completed his specialist training in the East Anglian region working in Ipswich and Addenbrookes Hospital prior to his appointment.
Mr Coveney is a friendly and relaxed clinician with an engaging manner. He is trained in the use of clinical hypnosis for the management of medical and surgical conditions and has developed a particular expertise in abdominal hernia surgery performed under local anaesthesia.
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You can either book an consultation via the online booking process, fill in the enquiry form, or give us a call at 0808 101 0337.
Find out how much private healthcare costs and how these prices break down.
Whether you have your own private medical insurance policy or are covered through your employer, we'll guide you through how to make a claim for treatment at a Circle Hospital.
The number one benefit of private healthcare for most people is that you'll experience a shorter waiting time for treatment. We don't have long waiting lists, and in general you'll simply get treatment as and when you need it.
As a private patient, you shouldn't experience long waits between appointments. We can usually offer you an initial consultation within days of you getting in touch, and we'll book you in for the treatments you need on a date and time that suits you.
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