Meet The Team Dublin
Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald
MB BCH BAO BMED SC IMRCSI DOHNS Prof Cert Derm MCH FRCSI (ORL-HNS)
Medical Director Dublin
Consultant ENT & Facial Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Deirdre Fitzgerald is a practicing Consultant Surgeon and Aesthetic Medical Doctor, and is the Medical Director of the Dublin branch of Fitzgerald Private Clinic. She is the Resident Doctor in Fitzgerald Private Clinic Dublin every Wednesday, with extra days added frequently.
Since graduating from University College Dublin in 2002, she has attained her Bachelor of Medical Science (UCD), Diploma of Head & Neck Surgery (RCPSG), Masters in Surgery (RCSI), Professional Certificate in Dermatology (UCD) and Fellowship in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She has trained in Ireland, Australia, the USA and the UK.
She completed the prestigious London St. George’s Surgical Fellowship in Rhinology and Facial Plastic Surgery. At St. George’s, she received world-class training under ENT, Facial Plastic, Anterior Skull Base, Maxillofacial and Oculoplastic Surgeons.
Dr. Deirdre has presented her research internationally and has won several awards. She is enrolled on the Specialist Register in Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery, with both the Irish Medical Council and the UK GMC.
Dr. Deirdre is a member of teaching faculty for the London Step-by-Step: Rhinoplasty course.
She is passionate about Aesthetic Medicine and finds that her Facial Plastic Surgical training and experience gives her great insight and perspective as to how and when to treat.
What is a Facial Plastic Surgeon?
A Facial Plastic Surgeon does not perform plastic procedures below the neck. A particular strength of the subspecialty facial plastic surgery is that experts from different areas combine their skill and artistry to bring the best possible care, knowledge, and treatment to the patient. Given that it is extremely difficult to excel at all of the surgeries included in the repertoire of a General Cosmetic surgeon, a Facial Plastic Surgeon will usually perform only surgeries of the head and neck in order to perfect his/her abilities in this area. Dr. Deirdre is a member of the European Academy of Facial Plastic Surgery, and is a teacher at the London Facial Plastic Surgery Course and also the St George’s London Rhinoplasty Course.
Carla Santoro
Advanced Skin Therapist, Fitzgerald Private Clinic Dublin
Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner
Physiotherapist
CPD-Certified in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments
Carla Santoro is a Brazilian-qualified Physiotherapist and Advanced Aesthetic Practitioner with international clinical experience in Brazil, Spain and Ireland.
Her background in Physiotherapy provided a strong foundation in patient assessment, tissue healing and evidence-based clinical reasoning, which she later expanded through extensive clinical practice in aesthetics and continuous professional development.
Throughout her career, Carla has developed expertise in facial rejuvenation, skin quality improvement and regenerative aesthetic treatments, combining advanced technologies and personalised skincare programmes to achieve natural-looking results.
In Ireland, she completed CPD-certified training in Advanced Aesthetic Treatments, reinforcing her commitment to continuous professional development and ensuring her practice aligns with current industry standards.
Having worked in different clinical environments across three countries, Carla combines international experience with a patient-centred approach, creating personalised treatment plans focused on skin health, collagen stimulation and natural facial enhancement.
She is committed to providing safe, ethical and evidence-informed treatments, helping each patient enhance their natural beauty while achieving long-term skin health and confidence.
Carla is also fluent in Portuguese & Spanish and would be delighted to welcome international patients for consultations & treatments.