Consultants
At Musgrave House Medical Consulting, we are proud to work with a distinguished network of private medical consultants across a wide range of clinical specialities.
Our consultants are leaders in their fields, many of whom also hold senior roles within the NHS. Whether you are seeking specialist treatment, a second opinion, or a medico-legal assessment, Musgrave House Medical Consulting offers fast, direct access to some of Northern Ireland’s most trusted healthcare professionals.
Located in South Belfast, adjacent to Musgrave Park Hospital, our consulting rooms provide a private, professional, and comfortable environment for patients looking to access expert medical care without the wait.
Our Areas of Speciality
We currently host consultants across the following core specialities:
Emergency Medicine
Our emergency medicine consultants offer expert assessment and management of acute injuries and urgent medical conditions. This service is ideal for patients seeking rapid access to clinical advice following sports injuries, accidents, or post-emergency care reviews.
Mr Sean McGovern FRCSI FCEM
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Undergraduate at Queens University Belfast with distinction in Medicine and Surgery. Twenty years a consultant initially in Craigavon Area Hospital and laterally in Ulster Hospital since 1999.
Responsible Officer for Musgrave House.
Dr Joseph McKeever MB BcH BAO FRCEM PGCert (medical education)
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Dr McKeever competed his undergraduate degree at Queens University Belfast in 2009. He trained in Emergency Medicine in both Northern Ireland and Australia and is currently a consultant in the SE Trust.
Dr McKeever has an interest in evidence based medicine and medical education. He is an examiner for the Royal College of Emergency Medicine.
Dr McKeever is happy to review patients and prepare medico-legal reports for personal injury claims.
Orthopaedics
Our team of orthopaedic specialists provide advanced diagnostics and treatment for musculoskeletal conditions including joint pain, fractures, tendon injuries, arthritis, and sports-related injuries. We offer both surgical and non-surgical options to help restore mobility and relieve pain.
Services include:
✔ Hip and knee consultations
✔Shoulder and elbow assessment
✔ Sports injury evaluation
✔ Post-operative orthopaedic care
Mr Niall Eames MD FRCS OrthTr
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Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Surgeon Mr Niall Eames
Private Secretary: Shirley Mulhall 02892 668580
Undergraduate at Queens University Belfast with distinctions; Postgraduate MD at Queens University Belfast in Gait Analysis and Botulinum Toxin in cerebral palsy patients; Specialist Orthopaedic and Trauma training Northern Ireland; Overseas Fellowship in Spinal Surgery Brisbane, Australia 2000; Consultant Orthopaedic Spinal Surgeon Royal Victoria Hospital and Musgrave Park Hospital 2001; Examiner to Intercollegiate Specialists Board; Publications in Orthopaedic and Spinal surgery.
Mr M Gavan McAlinden BSc (Hons) MPhil FRCS (Tr & Orth)
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Mr M Gavan McAlinden BSc (Hons) MPhil FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Consultant in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, appointed in 2001 and currently in full-time NHS practice in the Ulster and Musgrave Park Hospitals. I graduated from Queen’s University, Belfast, with Distinction, in 1990. I trained in Trauma And Orthopaedics in Northern Ireland. I was a Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellow from 1995 to 1996. I was awarded a BOTA/Smith & Nephew Travelling Fellowship, for excellence in research, visiting Boston and Seattle in 1998, and undertook a Fellowship in Reconstructive Arthroplasty in Vancouver, in 2000.
My elective sub-specialist interest is in Primary and Revision Arthroplasty and I have a General Fracture Practice, with a particular interest in Peri-prosthetic and Peri-articular fractures in the region of the hip and knee.
I was Training Programme Director for Trauma & Orthopaedics in Northern Ireland from 2006-2014. I have been Clinical Director in Orthopaedics from 2013-2017 and I was Chair of Division of Trauma, Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation in Belfast Trust from 2017 until 2024.
I was an examiner in the FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) examination for 10 years and I am currently an examiner for the International Joint Surgical Colleges Fellowship Examination in Trauma and Orthopaedics since 2017.
I have co-authored and collaborated on almost 30 publications and book chapters.
I provide medico-legal reports for personal injuries and medical negligence, accepting instructions for both Plaintiff and Defence reports.
Degrees and Diplomas:
BSc (Hons) in Anatomy 1987
MB BCh BAO (with Distinction) 1990
FRCS (Eng) 1994
MPhil (by Research) 1997
FRCS (Tr & Orth) 1998
Mr. Samuel Sloan BSc (Hons) MBChB Dip Med Ed FRCS Ed (T&O)
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Mr. Samuel Sloan is a Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in spinal surgery at Royal Victoria, Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children, and Musgrave Park Hospital. He treats spinal conditions in both adults and children.
He graduated from the University of Dundee in 2005, completed Northern Ireland’s Trauma & Orthopaedic training program, and became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, in 2015. He also holds an honours degree in Anatomical Sciences and a Diploma in Medical Education.
Mr. Sloan completed two spinal surgery fellowships: in Belfast (2016–17) and Sheffield (2017–18), the latter being a prestigious program covering adult and pediatric spinal surgery. He returned to Belfast as a consultant and is involved in teaching and research at Queen’s University, Belfast, and contributes to the British Spinal Registry to improve patient outcomes.
Qualifications
MBChB
University of Dundee Medical School, 2005
BSc (Hons) Anatomical Sciences
University of Dundee Medical School, 2000
MRCS
The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 2009
FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics
The Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 2015
Dip. Med Education
Queens University of Belfast, 2011
Dr Lorraine Graham
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Dr Lorraine Graham, Consultant in Rehabilitation Medicine, Musgrave Park Hospital Belfast. Northern Ireland.
Medically qualified from Queen’s University, Belfast with Honours in 1994.
She was awarded the George Murdoch Medal from the International Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics for research in the field of prosthetics.
Dr Graham is Clinical Lead for Prosthetics and Amputee Rehabilitation Medicine in Northern Ireland since 2010.
Her research includes Northern Ireland Troubles amputees their mobility and psychological issues. For this she was awarded the Philip Nichols Prize.
She has published extensively in Rheumatology and Rehabilitation journals.
She provides medicolegal reports within her scope of practice.
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
Our plastic surgeons offer consultations for a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Whether you are considering elective cosmetic surgery or require post-trauma or post-cancer reconstruction, our consultants provide sensitive, expert guidance in a confidential setting.
Consultations available for:
✔ Skin lesion and mole removal
✔ Scar revision
✔ Cosmetic surgery evaluation
✔ Reconstructive surgery planning
Psychiatrist/Psychologist (Medico-legal only)
We provide access to senior psychiatrists who specialise in medico-legal psychiatric evaluations. These assessments support legal proceedings including personal injury claims, employment tribunals, family court matters, and criminal cases. All assessments are conducted with clinical rigour and confidentiality.
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Graduated from Queens University in Belfast 2007.
He completed higher specialist training in Forensic Psychiatry in 2016. He has been awarded a Master of Laws with distinction in mental health law (University of Northumbria).
His interests include depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and psychoses. He has been appointed as a Consultant Psychiatrist in Belfast Health and Social Care Trust since 2021.
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Consultant Psychiatrist
GMC Number 3105946
Graduated from Queen’s University of Belfast 1985.
Postgraduate MD Queen’s University of Belfast in Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health Services. secondment in Boston MA, USA 1996. Consultant Psychiatrist in Craigavon Area Hospital since 1998.
Honorary lecturer at Queen’s University of Belfast. Head of School, Psychiatry, Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency. Interests include depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder psychoses and adult ADHD.
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Dr Corrigan is able to take referrals for medico-legal assessments in any of these areas.
Belfast Adult ADHD Clinic
Musgrave House Medical Consulting is home to the Belfast Adult ADHD Clinic, one of Northern Ireland’s foremost providers of specialist mental health care for adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The clinic offers comprehensive ADHD assessments, diagnosis, medication reviews, and long-term management for adults aged 18 and over.
Services include:
✔ Private ADHD assessments
✔ ADHD medication management
✔ Follow-up therapy and coaching
www.belfastadultadhdclinic.com
For appointments – 02895 212294 or email info@belfastadultadhdclinic.com
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GMC: 5204451
Dr Tareen is a Consultant Psychiatrist to Holywell, Antrim and Whiteabbey Hospital. He has been practicing psychiatry locally and internationally since 1995. He is clinical lead of Carrickfergus Community Mental Health Team. He is registered with the GMC and is on the specialist register for General Adult Psychiatry. He is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists and the Medical Protection Society. Honorary Lecturer at Queens University.
Dr Tareen, as a private psychiatrist with a special interest in Adult ADHD, offers private ADHD assessments at Musgrave House. He also provides individualised treatment plans and follow ups. He has presented at various local and national seminars about Adult ADHD treatment.
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GMC: 3105946
Graduated from Queen’s University of Belfast 1985. Postgraduate MD Queen’s University of Belfast in Quality Assessment and Improvement in Mental Health Services. secondment in Boston MA, USA 1996.
Consultant Psychiatrist in Craigavon Area Hospital since 1998. Honorary lecturer at Queen’s University of Belfast. Head of School, Psychiatry, Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency (2012-2017). Interests include depression, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder psychoses and adult ADHD.
Vascular Surgeon
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She has a well-established and highly respected reputation in successfully treating vascular disease, and as one of the premier vascular surgeons in Northen Ireland, provides treatment to both insured and self-funding patients.
In addition to consulting on all vascular conditions, Miss Reid specializes in minimally invasive treatments for both varicose and thread/spider veins. She, together with her experienced team of specialist staff, ensures delivery of expert care throughout the whole patient journey delivering optimal results.
Medical
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Dr Obom supports individuals through personalised, medically informed pathways that focus on understanding how the body responds to lifestyle pressures, with the aim of achieving meaningful and sustainable health improvements beyond weight alone.
She takes a whole-person approach to care, combining medical insight with lifestyle and behavioural support in a way that is realistic, compassionate and grounded in everyday life.
In addition, Dr Obom offers Skin Wellness as an optional inside-out extension, including facials, hydro facials and skin boosters, recognising the relationship between internal health, lifestyle factors and skin outcomes.
Dr Obom is the founder of Weight Wellness Pathway, a doctor-led service centred on evidence-based, personalised wellbeing and long-term health sustainability.
Specialist Hand & Upper Limb Therapy
Our clinic combines advanced clinical expertise with a personalised, patient-centred approach, ensuring every treatment plan is carefully tailored to your needs, lifestyle, and goals.
Our Approach to Care
As specialist Occupational Therapists in hand and upper limb rehabilitation, we look beyond the diagnosis to understand how your condition impacts daily life.
Our approach focuses on restoring movement, strength, and function while supporting long-term independence and preventing recurrence. Every patient receives an individualised treatment programme designed to optimise recovery and performance.
Conditions We Treat
We assess and treat a comprehensive range of hand and upper limb conditions, including:
– Wrist, hand, and finger fractures
– Tendon injuries and post-surgical repairs
– Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI)
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
– Nerve compression and nerve injuries
– Trigger finger and trigger thumb
– Joint pain and stiffness
– Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis
– Post-operative rehabilitation (hand, wrist, elbow)
– Sports-related upper limb injuries
– Work-related upper limb injuries
– Crush and traumatic injuries
Advanced Hand Therapy Treatments
Your treatment programme may include a combination of specialist interventions such as:
– Custom splint fabrication
– Manual therapy and joint mobilisation
– Personalised rehabilitation and strengthening programmes
– Scar and wound management
– Swelling (oedema) management
– Sensory re-education and desensitisation
– Dexterity and fine motor rehabilitation
– Pain management strategies
– Ergonomic assessment and activity modification
– Work conditioning and return-to-work rehabilitation
– Support with daily activities and adaptive equipment
Hand & Upper Limb Steroid Injections
We also offer specialist corticosteroid injections for a number of common hand and upper limb conditions where appropriate. These injections can help reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve function when combined with targeted rehabilitation.
Steroid injection treatments are available for:
– Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
– Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
– Trigger Finger / Trigger Thumb
– Osteoarthritis affecting the hand and wrist
All injections are delivered as part of a comprehensive treatment plan, ensuring you receive the appropriate rehabilitation, advice, and follow-up care to achieve the best possible outcome.
Bespoke Expert Reports
Hand Therapy Services NI provides a range of expert reports specific to your needs and requirements. We are specialists in conducting comprehensive, objective assessments of hand and upper limb function to produce clear, evidence-based reports for both legal and personal support claims.
Medico-Legal & Quantum Reports
We are regularly instructed by solicitors across Northern Ireland to provide in-depth reports for personal injury litigation, accidents at work, and medical negligence cases. Our reports provide a detailed analysis of an individual’s past, present, and future functional ability, with clear recommendations for future treatment, equipment, and care costs to assist the court in determining quantum.
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With more than two decades of experience, Oonagh is an accomplished Occupational Therapist and Director at Hand Therapy Services NI. She specialises in hand and upper limb rehabilitation and has built extensive expertise working across trauma and orthopaedics, plastic surgery, and rheumatology in leading healthcare settings across Northern Ireland.
Her approach centres on treating the individual, not just the injury. Oonagh takes time to listen carefully to each patient and uses detailed, specialist assessments to understand how their condition affects everyday life. She then creates personalised, evidence-based treatment plans designed to ease pain, improve mobility, and help patients regain independence and confidence.
Oonagh is dedicated to delivering the most current, research-driven treatments to support recovery. She is fully registered with the HCPC and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), as well as the British and Irish Associations of Hand Therapists (BAHT & IAHT).
Her advanced qualifications and training include:
- A Master’s-level certification in steroid injection therapy from the University of Essex
- Specialist upper limb rehabilitation training with internationally recognised therapist Alison Taylor
- Advanced pain management training through the Neuro-Orthopaedic Institute
- Certification in Dry Needling
- Expertise in innovative treatment technologies such as LymphaTouch® and NHC Cyclo-Therapy®
Through ongoing professional development, Oonagh ensures her practice stays aligned with the latest advancements in hand therapy and rehabilitation.
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With more than 30 years of experience, Elaine is a highly regarded specialist in treating complex hand and upper limb conditions. Her career has taken her across leading healthcare institutions in Northern Ireland—including the Ulster and Royal Victoria Hospitals—as well as prestigious hospitals in New York City, such as NYU Medical Centre and Mount Sinai.
She recognises the significant physical and emotional effects an injury can have and adopts a personalised, whole-person approach to care. Elaine carefully assesses how each condition impacts an individual’s daily life—whether that’s personal care, work, hobbies, or sport—and applies a wide range of modern treatment techniques to support recovery.
Elaine is passionate about continuous development and integrating innovative, evidence-based therapies to achieve the best possible outcomes for her patients. She is fully registered with the HCPC and is a member of the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT), as well as the British and Irish Associations of Hand Therapists (BAHT & IAHT).
In addition, Elaine holds full US certification and licensure to practise in New York (NBCOT, OTR/L), further reflecting her high level of expertise. Her advanced training includes:
- A Master’s-level module in joint and soft tissue injection therapy from the University of Essex, qualifying her to administer corticosteroid injections
- Neuro-Developmental Treatment (NDT) certification completed in Los Angeles
- Specialist skills in innovative therapies such as Kinesiology Taping, Dry Needling, NHC Cyclo-Therapy®, and LymphaTouch®
- Completion of multiple British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) accredited courses
Elaine is also actively engaged in research, contributing to the ongoing advancement and development of hand therapy practice.
Why Choose a Consultant at Musgrave House Medical Consulting?
At Musgrave House Medical Consulting, we are committed to delivering a gold standard of private medical care in an environment that is both professional and welcoming. Our goal is to ensure every patient and consultant feels supported, respected, and confident in the quality of care and service they receive.
Rapid access to appointments
Private consultations in a discreet setting
Experienced specialists in multiple disciplines
Trusted by GPs, insurers, and legal professionals
Flexible appointment scheduling, Monday to Saturday
A Professional Environment Rooted in History
Originally serving as the Station House for the Balmoral railway halt, Musgrave House Medical Consulting has been respectfully transformed into a centre of healthcare excellence. While the historic character of the building has been preserved, its interior has been upgraded with modern clinical infrastructure, creating a safe, professional, and welcoming space for medical practice.
Supporting the Future of Private Healthcare
At Musgrave House Medical Consulting, we are committed to playing a key role in the advancement of private healthcare services in Belfast and beyond. Whether you are attending a private medical consultation, hosting a professional workshop, or establishing your practice in our facility, you’ll find that we deliver the highest standards in clinical support, comfort, and professionalism.
For more information, Contact us via email or give us a call.