Orthopaedics

Contact Names/Numbers/Email Address


Contact InformationDepartment of Orthopaedics,
Tallaght University Hospital, Tallaght, Dublin D24 NR0A

Email Address:Ortho@tuh.ie

Trauma Orthopaedics Tel Number: 01 414 4091

Elective Orthopaedics Tel Number: 01 414 4084  

Out-patient appointment telephone enquiries please use
the following telephone numbers:

Mr. Tom McCarthy: 01 414 2084
Mr. Joe Queally: 01 414 2084
Mr. Johnny McKenna:  01 414 2084
Mr. David Moore: 01 414 3238
Mr. Martin Murphy: 01 414 4084
Mr. Jacques Noel: 01 414 3189
Ms. Catherine Bossut: 01 414 2082
Mr. Pat O Toole:  01 414 2084
Mr. Diarmuid Molony: 01 414 4091
Mr. James Sproule: 01 414 2082
Prof. Brendan O Daly: 01 414 2084
Prof. John Quinlan: 01 414 2084
Mr. Mike Leonard: 01 414 2082
Mr. Joseph Fornier: 01 414 3238
Mr. Olan Carmody: 01 414 4084
Mr. Niall McGoldrick: 01 414 3189



For Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Physio enquiries: 01 414 4077
Orthopaedic Co-Ordinator: Pauline Harrison 01 414 2348/Bleep 1155

Enquiries re: Admissions / Inpatient waiting list
Enquiries re: Reeves Day Ward
Tel: 01 414 2805
Tel: 01 414 4620 / 01 414 4615 / 01 414 4618

Description of Department

Trauma & Orthopaedics is a specialty that relates to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, conditions and injuries of the skeletal system and the muscles, joints and ligaments associated with it.

The Department of Trauma & Orthopaedics in Tallaght University Hospital consists of a multidisciplinary team staffed by consultant surgeons, surgical staff, dedicated nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists.

Our Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeons provide a wide range of emergency (trauma) and elective (planned) treatment to patients.

The Back Pain Screening Clinic sees patients referred with spinal disorders.

Trauma care includes treating fractures (broken bones). Tallaght University Hospital is the National Centre for Treatment of Pelvic and Acetabular fracture.

Our goal in the Trauma & Orthopaedic Department is to restore mobility and eliminate pain, so that patients can get back to participating in everyday life, living with confidence and maintaining independence.

As the Hospital is a teaching hospital of Trinity College, Dublin, we are committed to education in the Orthopaedic Department. The Consultants run education sessions three times a week for their surgical teams, which nurses, physiotherapists and occupational therapists can also attend. The Clinical Facilitator for Orthopaedics Vivienne Dick runs a Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Nursing course for orthopaedic nurses, in conjunction with Trinity College.

Patient Information

Trauma orthopaedic patients are usually admitted to hospital via the Emergency Department.

Elective orthopaedic patients are referred by their GP to the outpatient clinics and if admission to hospital is required then this is arranged in conjunction with the admissions department.

Patients undergoing planned surgery may be invited to attend a Pre-Assessment Clinic to prepare, and are often only admitted into hospital on the morning of their surgery (“Day of Surgery Admission”) avoiding the need to stay in hospital the night before.

Pelvic Orthopaedic Referrals

Click here for link to Pelvic Orthopaedic referrals

Orthopaedic Wards

Franks Ward (Trauma Orthopaedics) is on level 2
Ormsby Ward (Elective Orthopaedics) is on level 4
Each ward has their own website page for more information.

Elective/Trauma Orthopaedic Clinic Schedule

ConsultantLocation (Adults   OPD)Time
Mr. Mike LeonardSuite 5Monday AM
Mr. Martin MurphySuite 5Monday PM
Prof. John QuinlanSuite 5Tuesday AM
Ms. Catherine BossutSuite 5Tuesday PM
Mr. James SprouleSuite 5Wednesday AM
Mr. Olan CarmodySuite 6Wednesday PM
Mr. David MooreSuite 5Wednesday PM
Mr. Diarmuid MolonySuite 5Thursday AM
Mr. Niall McGoldrickSuite 5Thursday PM
Prof. Brendan O'DalySuite 5Friday AM
Mr. Josepph FornierENT SuiteFriday AM
Mr. Joseph FornierSuite 5Friday PM
Mr. Jack NoelSuite 5Friday PM
Mr. Johnny McKennaSuite 6One clinic per month - Friday AM
Mr. Tom McCarthySuite 1 & 2One clinic per month - 2nd Friday PM 
Mr. Joe QueallySuite 1 & 2One clinic per month - 2nd Friday PM 
Mr. Brendan O’DalySuite 5Friday PM

Our Orthopaedic Consultants

Mr Diarmuid Molony
Mr Mike Leonard 
Mr Tom McCarthy 
Mr Johnny McKenna
Mr David Moore
Mr Martin Murphy
Mr Jacques Noel
Prof. Brendan O’Daly 
Prof. John Quinlan 
Mr James Sproule
Ms Catherine Bossut
Prof. Joseph Queally
Mr. Joseph Fornier
Mr. Nial McGoldrick
Mr. Olan Carmody