Biography
Dr Tuohy is a graduate from the School of Medicine at National University of Ireland, Galway in 2009 and was the recipient of the gold medal in paediatrics. Dr Tuohy also holds Bachelor of Science from NUI Galway and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from NUI Galway. Doctorate of Medici... read more
Dr Tuohy is a graduate from the School of Medicine at National University of Ireland, Galway in 2009 and was the recipient of the gold medal in paediatrics. Dr Tuohy also holds Bachelor of Science from NUI Galway and a Master of Science in Clinical Research from NUI Galway. Doctorate of Medicine was obtained from University College Dublin based on research on the genetic basis of sudden cardiac death in the young in Ireland. Has multiple presentations and peer reviewed publications in the field of cardiac electrophysiology.
Dr Tuohy underwent initial postgraduate clinical training in Galway region and then entered Higher Specialist Training in Cardiology with the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. Member of Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.
Dr Tuohy graduated from Cleveland Clinic Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship in 2018. This was a two-year program in advance electrophysiology training in a high-volume procedural centre of excellence.
After fellowship Dr Tuohy was appointed as Attending Cardiac Electrophysiologist in Maine Medical Center, Portland, Maine and Assistant Professor of Medicine Tufts University Boston USA.
Dr Tuohy returned to Ireland in 2020 and was appointed as consultant cardiologist to University Hospital Limerick from 2020 - 2021.
Dr Tuohy was appointed to Bon Secours Hospital Limerick at Barringtons in 2020 and also holds appointments to Bon Secours Hospital Galway, Beacon Hospital Dublin, and Blackrock Health at Galway Clinic.
Areas of Interest
Investigation and treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and of all suspected cardiac arrhythmias.
Preventive cardiology. Coronary artery disease. Heart failure management. Non-invasive cardiac imaging. Invasive diagnostic procedures. Cardioversion of arrhythmia.
Risk stratification for coronary disease / Sudden Cardiac Death.
Management of atrial fibrillation.
Dr Tuohy specialises in ablation of conditions including Atrial fibrillation (AF), Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT), Wolff Parkinson White (WPW), Premature ventricular contractions (PVC), Ventricular tachycardia (VT).
Dr Tuohy also specialises in the implantation, management, and removal of cardiac implantable electronic devices (including leadless pacemakers, subcutaneous implantable defibrillators)
Other interests include preventive and diagnostic cardiology, non-invasive imaging, and coronary angiography.
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