About Dr Patrick Magovern
Dr Patrick Magovern is an experienced Functional Medicine GP with over 45 years of clinical experience helping patients solve complex, multi-system illness with clarity, direction, and evidence-informed care.
- Experienced in advanced functional and integrative medicine
- MB BCh BAO (UCD), DObst, MICGP, LMCC
- GP in Ireland, the UK, and Canada
- Clinical Instructor, University of California Los Angeles Continuing Medical Education
- Specialist in ME/CFS, IBS, mould/mast cell illness, and complex chronic conditions
- Known for thorough investigation and patient-centred care
“I have been seeing Dr Magovern for a year now for fibromyalgia. I have seen consistent progress over this time, and am hopeful for continued improvement. I find him to be very caring and knowledgeable and he quickly puts you at ease.
His understanding of chronic illness is a well-rounded one, focusing not just on the body but also the mind. He has a great tool kit of treatments that have helped shore me up when I was struggling physically.
We come over from the UK and despite all the additional costs, still find it significantly less expensive to consult with and be treated by Dr. Magovern than functional medical doctors practising in the U.K. His years of working in this field have made him more experienced and he is by far the best doctor that we have found.
I know what it’s like to be dismissed by doctors. If that’s you, don’t give up hope — go and see Dr Magovern. He is the best and you will be given a warm welcome by his lovely reception staff and Kathryn, his wonderful nurse.”
Nicola H — Patient Testimonial, Southern UK.
About Dr Patrick Magovern’s Approach
Dr Magovern remains as committed and curious about medicine today as when he began his career nearly fifty years ago. Now in his seventies, he approaches every clinic day with fresh eyes and genuine enthusiasm.
His approach blends careful listening, detailed investigation, and a deep understanding of chronic illness. He aims to uncover underlying causes rather than simply manage symptoms, providing clarity and direction for people who have often felt overlooked.
This thoughtful and patient-centred style is at the heart of his work and continues to guide every consultation.
Functional Medicine & Family Practice
Dr Magovern blends nearly five decades of family practice with a deep understanding of chronic, multi-system illness. His approach is evidence-informed, patient-focused, and built on the belief that symptoms always have a cause.
Instead of focusing solely on symptom management, he looks for underlying patterns — metabolic, hormonal, infectious, toxicological, or neurological — that may explain why a patient has not recovered in mainstream care.
This combination of functional medicine and traditional primary care offers patients clarity, direction, and a roadmap toward restoring health.
This combination of functional medicine and traditional primary care offers patients clarity, direction, and a roadmap toward restoring health.
A Life-Long Education in Medicine
Dr Magovern has always believed that medicine is an evolving field, and he has built his career on continuous learning. Most years, he travels to the United States for advanced functional and integrative medicine training.
He also attends European conferences regularly and collaborates with global experts, always seeking new insights that may help patients who have run out of options in conventional pathways.
This commitment to ongoing education allows him to bring cutting-edge clinical knowledge back to Ireland and provide care that is both deeply informed and highly personalised.
Dr Patrick Magovern has spent almost five decades practising medicine across Ireland, the UK, and Canada, and was a part-time teaching instructor on the University of California Los Angeles Continuing Medical Education Department’s Medical Acupuncture and Pain Management course.
Even in his seventies, he remains as committed and curious today as the day he began. He still listens fully, still learns, and approaches every new patient with fresh eyes.
Career Highlights
- 45+ years of clinical practice across two continents
- Dedicated to solving complex, unexplained, multi-system illness
- Ongoing advanced training in Functional & Integrative Medicine
- Long history of working with chronic fatigue, ME/CFS, IBS, mould toxicity, and hormonal disorders
Special Interest in Complex, Unexplained Long-Term Illnesses
- Chronic Fatigue, fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, unexplained fatigue
- Unexplained fatigue persisting even when the medical diagnosis has been fully treated
- IBS and digestive disorders, unexplained abdominal pain
- Hormonal imbalances and mood problems including perimenopause
- Mould and toxin-related illness and environmental sensitivities
- Mast cell dysfunction
- Chronic, unexplained symptoms after years of standard testing
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