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Dr Eileen O'Reilly
MBBS, MD, FRANZCR, Radiation Oncologist
I think it's really important that patients feel heard, understand their cancer and treatment, and feel involved in every step of their care. Shared decision making is a key part of how I work.
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Clinical interests
Clinical interests brain cancer, gastrointestinal cancer, spinal cancer and palliative care.
Dr Eileen O’Reilly completed her Medical degree at the University of Auckland in 2012 and undertook Radiation Oncology training in Auckland and Hamilton, New Zealand. She was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (FRANZCR) in 2023.
Following fellowship, Eileen worked as a consultant Radiation Oncologist at Christchurch Hospital, New Zealand, with a clinical interest in gastrointestinal cancers, central nervous system tumours, and palliative radiotherapy. During this time, she also worked at St George’s Cancer Care, Christchurch, gaining further experience across this range of tumour streams in a private practice setting. She enjoyed working as a clinical lecturer with medical students from the University of Otago, contributing to their education and helping to raise awareness of this important specialty.
Dr O’Reilly values the time spent getting to know her patients and their individual circumstances. She believes in shared decision-making and works collaboratively with patients to determine the care pathway that best aligns with their goals and preferences.
Did you know?
During her time in Christchurch, she and her husband lived on a 10-acre lifestyle block where they raised sheep, and fostered several calves. Although she’ll miss her hens following her around the garden, she is excited to embrace life on the south coast of Western Australia and looks forward to exploring Albany’s beautiful beaches with her husband and their dog, Bella.
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