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About Dr Abdelrahman
Dr Abdelrahman Mustafa is a General Practitioner with over a decade of clinical experience across Ireland, Europe and the Middle East — bringing a background that combines structured family medicine training with hands-on emergency medicine experience that few GPs in online practice can match. He currently works as a Medical Officer at Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic in Galway, conducting comprehensive patient assessments, developing individualised treatment plans and delivering preventive care alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams. He has also served as an Emergency Medicine Registrar and Senior House Officer at Mayo University Hospital, where he managed acutely ill patients, performed emergency procedures and supervised junior clinical staff. Dr Mustafa holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and a Master of Science in Family Medicine — a structured postgraduate qualification covering internal medicine, paediatrics, emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynaecology, surgery, psychiatry, dermatology, ENT and ophthalmology. He is certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Life Support (ALS), and is an Immediate Life Support (ILS) Instructor — meaning he is not only certified in these techniques but qualified to train other clinicians in them. Prior to Ireland, Dr Mustafa practiced extensively as a GP in Sudan, delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages across acute, chronic and emergency presentations. This breadth of experience across multiple healthcare systems gives him a practical, adaptable approach to primary care. What he treats: • Acute illness — respiratory infections, fever, flu, sore throat, ear infections, UTIs • Chronic disease management — diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disorders, high cholesterol, asthma and COPD • Emergency and urgent care assessment — acute presentations that need same-day clinical review • Preventive health — health screenings, lifestyle assessments, vaccination guidance • Paediatric concerns — child health queries, common childhood illnesses, developmental questions • Men's and women's health — general health concerns, hormonal queries, sexual health • Mental health — anxiety, depression, stress management and referral • Prescription renewals and medication reviews • Sick notes and medical certificates • Dermatological concerns — acne, eczema, rashes, skin conditions What to expect from your consultation: Dr Mustafa will take a full clinical history, review any existing results or letters you share in advance, and provide a clear management plan with next steps. His emergency medicine background means he is particularly skilled at assessing whether a concern needs urgent in-person care or can be safely managed online — giving patients a clear, confident answer rather than a generic referral. Who this consultation is for: This consultation is suitable for patients with acute or chronic health concerns who need same-day access to a GP. It is particularly suited to patients who want a clinician with emergency medicine experience assessing an urgent but non-emergency concern, and to Arabic-speaking patients in Ireland who need a GP consultation in their first language. His approach: Dr Mustafa is known for calm, clear clinical judgment under pressure — a skill honed through years of emergency medicine practice. He combines this with the structured, relationship-centred approach of family medicine, giving patients both the reassurance of sound clinical decision-making and the continuity of a GP who takes time to understand their full health picture. He consults in English and Arabic. Languages: English · Arabic
Qualifications
- MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
- MSc Family Medicine — structured postgraduate training
- ILS Instructor — Immediate Life Support (qualified to train other clinicians)
- ALS — Advanced Life Support certified
- BLS — Basic Life Support certified
- Emergency Medicine Registrar & Senior House Officer — Mayo University Hospital, Ireland
- Medical Officer — Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic, Galway, Ireland
- GP experience — Sudan (primary, acute and emergency care)
- Registered with the Irish Medical Council (IMC 431361)
FAQs
Is Dr Abdelrahman Mustafa registered with the Irish Medical Council?
Yes. Dr Abdelrahman Mustafa holds active registration with the Irish Medical Council — IMC number 431361. You can verify this registration at medicalcouncil.ie. Dr Mustafa currently works as a Medical Officer at Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic in Galway and previously served as an Emergency Medicine Registrar at Mayo University Hospital.
What does Dr Mustafa treat?
Dr Mustafa provides GP consultations covering acute illness (respiratory infections, fever, flu, UTIs), chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, thyroid, asthma, COPD), urgent care assessment, preventive health screenings, paediatric concerns, men's and women's health, mental health (anxiety, depression, stress), dermatological concerns, prescription renewals, medication reviews, sick notes and medical certificates.
What makes Dr Mustafa's GP background different?
Dr Mustafa brings emergency medicine experience that most GPs in online practice do not have. His time as an Emergency Medicine Registrar at Mayo University Hospital means he is particularly skilled at assessing acute and urgent presentations — distinguishing what can be safely managed online from what needs same-day in-person care. He is also an ILS (Immediate Life Support) Instructor, meaning he is qualified not just to perform emergency techniques but to train other clinicians in them. His MSc in Family Medicine adds structured postgraduate depth across nine clinical specialties.
Does Dr Mustafa consult in Arabic?
Yes. Dr Mustafa is fully fluent in Arabic and consults in both English and Arabic. For Arabic-speaking patients in Ireland — including patients from Sudan, Egypt, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and other Arabic-speaking countries — this provides access to a fully qualified Irish-registered GP in their first language, without the communication barriers that can affect the quality of clinical care.
How do I book a consultation with Dr Mustafa?
Select 'Pick a time' on this page to view Dr Mustafa's available appointment slots. Same-day appointments are typically available. Payment is processed securely at checkout — your consultation is confirmed once payment is complete. You will receive a calendar invite immediately after booking. Consultations are by secure video call in English or Arabic.
What are Dr Mustafa's qualifications?
Dr Abdelrahman Mustafa holds an MBBS and an MSc in Family Medicine covering nine clinical specialty rotations. He is certified in BLS, ALS and is an ILS (Immediate Life Support) Instructor. He has served as an Emergency Medicine Registrar and Senior House Officer at Mayo University Hospital and currently works as a Medical Officer at Laya Health & Wellbeing Clinic in Galway. He has over a decade of clinical experience across Ireland, Europe and the Middle East.
