Clinical Staff

Doctor

Dr. Aidan J.Ward (male), LRCPSI DCH MICGP (1977)

A graduate of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, Dr.Ward is married with three children. With his close friend and colleague, Dr. Liam Lacey, he established the Castleknock Clinic and the Centre for the Practice of Family Medicine in 1981. Dr. Ward has a particular interest and expertise in preventative medicine, including vaccinations, cancer screening and cardiac risk management. He studied paediatrics at our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Crumlin and obstetrics and gynaecology at the Coombe Womens’ Hospital in Dublin. An active member of the Irish Pain Society, he uses acupuncture and Cyriax manipulation techniques, to treat neck pain, back pain and sports injuries.

Podiatric Surgeon

Mr. Paul Gabriel Scullion, FCPod(Surg)

Mr. Scullion joined the Castleknock Clinic in 1984. He is a podiatric surgeon which is a specialist in the health and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. Mr. Scullion graduated from the Northern Ireland School of Podiatric Medicine in 1983 and over the years has undertaken post graduate studies in Britain and USA . He is married with three children. Mr. Scullion is truly interested in his speciality and he has had numerous scientific papers published and still actively lectures both at national and international level. He held a guest lecturing post for the MSc. in Sports Medicine at Trinity College, Dublin, over a ten year span. He received his surgical fellowship in 1995 and holds a visiting podiatric surgical post with Local Health Partnership NHS Trust in England.

Nurse

Anne Ward, RGN SCM

With a user friendly appointment system, Anne, our practice nurse is actively involved in our paediatric immunisation programme, travel vaccination programme, cholesterol and diabetes screening programme and cervical smear recall programme.

The Practice Staff

Our receptionists, Sonya, Mary, Marian and Pamela are all available to help you get the most from the practice. The receptionist’s job is to facilitate your consultation with the practitioners. Receptionists can help you to make appointments and to order repeat prescriptions. Maintaining a patient’s confidentiality is a top priority.