Meet The Team Donegal
Dr. Róisín Fitzgerald
MB BCH BAO BMED SC IMRCSI Prof Cert Derm MICGP
Medical Director Donegal
General Practitioner & Advanced Medical Aesthetic Trainer
Dr. Róisín Fitzgerald is a General Practitioner with a special interest in skin health, treatments and injectable rejuvenation. She is the Resident Doctor in Fitzgerald Private Clinic Donegal every Wednesday & Thursday. Dr. Róisín also visits Fitzgerald Private Clinic Dublin regularly.
She is also an Advanced Medical Aesthetic Trainer for Healthxchange Ireland. Following graduation from Medicine in University College Dublin in 2005, she completed her Membership in Surgery, followed by her General Practice training. In addition to working as a General Practitioner, Dr. Róisín is founding Director of Fitzgerald Private Clinic Donegal (formerly known as Ballsbridge Medical Aesthetic Clinic), one of the North West’s best and busiest skin rejuvenation clinics based in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
Her extensive training and experience led her into the world of Medical Aesthetics, where her training started in London’s Royal College of Physicians. She is at the forefront of new techniques and trends in medical aesthetics, and continues to develop her skillset through Harley Street training, international courses and seminars. Dr. Róisín offers the highest international standard of the most up to date and safe medical aesthetic treatments from her Donegal clinic. As a practicing GP, she has the experience and ability to combine her medical and cosmetic approach to skin care, and tailor a bespoke approach to the individual client.
Medical Aesthetics have become a common interest for sisters Dr. Róisín and Dr. Deirdre, who both not only have vast medical and surgical experience, but also the artistic eye, hard-work ethic and love for ongoing study within this ever-evolving area. Both Dr. Róisín and Dr. Deirdre are two of the few Irish delegates invited annually to Allergan’s London Masterclasses with the world renowned Plastic Surgeon Dr.Mauricio de Maio.
In 2018 Dr. Róisín realised there was a need to meet with the increasing demand for non-surgical rhinoplasty, so she contacted the co-pioneer of the treatment itself Dr. Ash Labib in order to train under the master himself. It is part of the philosophy of Fitzgerald Private Clinic to ensure continuous learning from world leaders, so that each of our clients can receive world-class care.
Dr. Róisín has presented at national and international conferences and continues her commitment to the provision of high quality bespoke and safe non-surgical aesthetic procedures and skin care.
Nurse Deirdre Gillespie
Senior Nurse & Advanced Skin Treatment Specialist
Married with 4 children in Ballybofey Co. Donegal, Nurse Deirdre started her nursing career in 1994 in the Meath Hospital, Dublin. As well as being Fitzgerald Private Clinic’s skin treatment lead, she also holds a highly skilled and rewarding position as a General Practice Nurse in the locality. She combines her extensive medical experience, her keen interest in skin health, and genuine patient empathy to bring to you a balanced approach to your treatment plan. Nurse Deirdre continuously updates her training and knowledge, and enjoys skin consultations, as well as providing specialist medical-grade treatments such as ULTRAcel and SkinPen Medical Microneedling.
Gráinne Gillespie
Advanced Skin Therapist
Gráinne, from Ballybofey Co. Donegal, is a trainee Nurse with a special interest in skin health. She commenced her skincare and skin treatment training with Fitzgerald Private Clinic in 2019. She has gone on to train in the Environ and Obagi Medical skincare brands, as well as HydraFacial and Advanced Nutrition Programme. She enjoys performing a variety of skin treatments and continues to update her knowledge and skills. Gráinne’s interest in skin came from her own struggle with acne and not knowing how to treat it. From this, she found her love for skincare and now takes great pleasure in working with other people to treat their skin and improved its health. She also enjoys educating herself on treatments, products, ingredients and their benefits to skin. Gráinne’s favourite treatment to perform is the HydraFacial, specifically the extraction step as she finds it so satisfying seeing the congestion being vacuumed away! Her favourite product is SPF as it’s beneficial for all skins.
Demi Anderson
Manager, Fitzgerald Private Clinic Donegal
From Ballybofey, living in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, Demi brings a wealth of knowledge to Fitzgerald Private Clinic. With over 10 years experience working in a busy medical setting Demi ensures that she provides our clients with a welcoming and professional atmosphere. Her favourite treatment is the HydraFacial and her favourite product is tinted SPF. Demi encourages all Brides to be to get The Obagi Pro-C Facial for that amazing glow before their big day!
Helen Friel
Advanced Skin Therapist
Originally from Southport, England (with many international stops along the way), Helen completed her initial therapist training at the Lilian Maund School of Beauty in Manchester. She trained in both beauty and body therapies, qualifying in both ITEC and The Beauty Confederation. Helen loves skin education and is fascinated by the body and face’s ability to respond to different applications to enhance its health and appearance. Also having completed a degree in Applied Psychology, she has a true understanding about how our appearance can affect us, either positively or negatively. Her current favourite treatment to perform is the HydraFacial as it is such a dynamic hands-on treatment. ‘One of my other favourite things to do is to take my Kawasaki ER6F motorbike for a spin around beautiful Co. Donegal’.
Joanie Doran
Advanced Skin Therapist
Graduated from Coogen Bergin in Dublin in 2004. Working in skin health for over 15 years in Dublin City centre. Areas of speciality are bespoke hydrafacials, peels, Medical microneedling, Radio frequency and a variety of other machine led treatments. Skin consultations are where I like to engage with clients to deliver optimal results for anyone with skin issues or looking to improve the condition of their skin by combining both treatment plans and skincare advice. I believe in promoting a scientifically-proven and efficient skin regime specific and individual to each person.