Our Team

Dr. Brendan Crowley

Dr Brendan Crowley is the founder of Douglas Medical Centre. A graduate of UCC, he has been a leading GP in Cork for over 30 years. Dr Crowley has vast experience in all areas of General Practice and holds a special interest in Occupational Medicine, joint injections and minor surgeries including ingrown toenail removal.

Dr Helen Twomey 

Dr Helen Twomey completed higher specialist training in general practice on the Cork GP training scheme graduating in 2002. 

Her post graduate qualifications include Diploma in Child Health, Diploma in Family Planning from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 

She has worked as a GP for over 15 years in a mixture of urban and rural practices in Cork, Dublin and Perth Australia gaining a wide variety of experience. 

Her special interests include women’s health (family planning, antenatal care, infertility) and paediatrics. 

Helen is a registered smear taker and experienced in insertion of coils and Implanon. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 children.

Dr. Alison Cregan 

Dr Alison Cregan initially graduated as a Chartered Physiotherapist from the University of Birmingham and worked in the area of musculoskeletal medicine, completing her membership of the Society of Orthopaedic medicine and Diploma in Injection Therapy. 

Alison then completed her medical training in University College Cork and followed this by completing the specialist training scheme for General Practice in Cork. 

She has a special interest in musculoskeletal issues , women and child health and medical education.

Dr. Niall O'Sullivan 

Dr Niall O Sullivan graduated from UCC  with an Mb BAO Bch (hons) degree in 2011 and completed his specialist GP Training in 2016.

Dr Niall is qualified as a General Practitioner and as an Occupational Physician.

His special interests include:

Occupational Medicine  - Licentiateship of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine

Musculoskeletal Medicine and Joint Injections - Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine

Family Medicine

Chronic Disease Management

Family Planning - Certificate in Contraception, Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Outside of work he enjoys spending time with his wife and child and puffing up the hills around Cork on his bicycle.



Practice Manager

Ber 

Ber oversees the smooth running of the practice. We strive to meet the highest standards for our patients. If you have feedback on how we can improve the service, we will be happy to discuss any issues with you

Reception/Secretarial Staff

Mary, Anne, Shauna, Michele, Mayda and Eileen

Our friendly and helpful team will help ensure timely consultation and will arrange an appointment appropriate to your needs