Dr Fionnuala Vernon

Position: Clinical Director

MB BCh BAO MRCGP DRCOG Dip Mental Health
MSc (Masters)/PG Diploma /Pg Cert Clinical Education (QUB)
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Primary Trainer (FSRH)
British Menopause Society Member (BMS)
NIMDTA GP Trainer
Undergraduate University Teaching (Queen’s University Belfast)
Postgraduate Advanced Nurse Practitioner Training ( University of Ulster)
Level 7 Medical Aesthetics
Clinical Simulated Patient Trainer
First Aid/First Responder Trainer

Dr Fionnuala Vernon

Clinical Director

MB BCh BAO MRCGP DRCOG Dip Mental Health MSc (Masters)/PG...

Dr Damian O’Donnell

Position: Sport’s Medicine

Mb BCh MRCGP
Dip Orthopaedics medicine
Dip Sport and Exercise Medicine
Member of the Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
Orthopaedic ICATS
Clinical Simulated Patient Trainer
First Aid/First Responder Trainer

Dr Damian O’Donnell

Sport’s Medicine

Mb BCh MRCGP Dip Orthopaedics medicine Dip Sport and Exercise...

Dr Caroline Mc Guigan

Position: Women’s Health

MB BCh BAO MRCGP DRCOG Dip Mental Health
Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health Primary Member (FSRH)
British Menopause Society Member (BMS)
NIMDTA GP Trainer
Postgraduate Advanced Nurse Practitioner Training ( University of Ulster)
Clinical Simulated Patient Trainer
First Aid/First Responder Trainer

Dr Caroline Mc Guigan

Women’s Health

MB BCh BAO MRCGP DRCOG Dip Mental Health Faculty of...

Dr Calum Fergusson

Position: GP

Calum is our highly skilled GP with wide-ranging experience in general practice and urgent care. He has a strong interest in preventative medicine, men’s health, and the early detection of medical conditions. He takes a thorough and approachable style with his patients, ensuring they feel listened to and supported in their health journey. His focus is on delivering safe, effective, and personalised care to every patient.

Dr Calum Fergusson

GP

Calum is our highly skilled GP with wide-ranging experience in...

Rebekah Jardine

Position: GP

Rebekah joined us in May 2025, she is an experienced GP with a special interest in women’s health, family medicine, and preventative care. She is dedicated to providing patient-centred, compassionate care and works closely with patients to create tailored treatment and wellbeing plans. Dr Jardine is passionate about supporting patients at every stage of life, with a focus on holistic health and continuity of care.

Rebekah Jardine

GP

Rebekah joined us in May 2025, she is an experienced...

Vanessa McMinn

Position: Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian, Freelance Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist.

Vanessa qualified as a Dietitian in 2000. She began her dietetic career in Greater Manchester before returning home to NI in 2002. Vanessa has had various opportunities within the NHS. She set up the dietetic provision for the home from hospital service in the legacy Homefirst Community Trust. She was seconded as the “Investing for Health Dietitian” within the legacy United Hospitals Trust to help tackle the issue of childhood obesity. Then in 2008, Vanessa moved to the Southern Health and Social Care Trust where she has worked as a Diabetes Specialist Dietitian for over 13years.

Vanessa has always had a keen interest in sport nutrition. In 2003 she successfully completed her BDA Accredited Sports Dietitian course and started up her own Part-time Freelance Sports Nutrition Consultancy: Victory Nutrition. This has given her the opportunity to work within the Sports Institute of Northern Ireland where she got experience working alongside elite athletes, County Football teams and the NI football team. She continues to support the IFA ladies development squad and other aspiring athletes through various clubs and societies.

With her varying roles over the past two decades, Vanessa has gained extensive experience in many medical conditions, health promotion, school nutrition and performance nutrition. Since December 2020 Vanessa has volunteered to sit on the Board of the NI British Dietetic Association and is also the nutrition spokesperson for Safefood. Vanessa is also a part-tome lecturer in University of Ulster.

Vanessa McMinn

Dietitian, Sports Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian, Freelance Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist. Vanessa qualified as...

Dr Edward Santin

Position: GP

Eddie is an experienced GP with a broad background in family and community medicine. He has a particular interest in chronic disease management, lifestyle medicine, and patient education, working closely with individuals to help them understand and take control of their health. He is known for his approachable manner and commitment to providing clear, supportive, and personalised medical care.

Dr Edward Santin

GP

Eddie is an experienced GP with a broad background in...

Eimear Somerville

Position: Nurse

Eimear is our experienced practice nurse with a strong background in primary care and patient support. She provides a wide range of nursing services, including health screenings, vaccinations, blood tests, and women’s health clinics. Eimear is passionate about patient education and preventative care, helping individuals feel confident and supported in managing their health. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, she ensures every patient feels at ease during their visit.

Eimear Somerville

Nurse

Eimear is our experienced practice nurse with a strong background...

Gemma Donnelly

Gemma is the heart of our clinic’s day-to-day operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly for both patients and staff. With a strong background in healthcare management and a passion for excellent service, Gemma oversees clinic processes, patient experience, and team support. Her approachable manner and attention to detail help create the welcoming, efficient environment that patients value at Blackwater Private Clinic.

Gemma Donnelly

Gemma is the heart of our clinic’s day-to-day operations, ensuring...

Blackwater Private Clinic is an independent provider of healthcare services in the heart of the City of Armagh.
We are Doctors with Specialist expertise, committed to providing quality medical care in a diverse and innovative way, from Sport’s performance and injury management to Women’s Health and Medical Aesthetics.
We are specialist doctors who work both as GP’s and hospital doctors. We are doctor trainers, who teach medical students and GP trainees.
No.  We are primarily a medical procedures clinic, with specialized clinic options, e.g. Menopause Specialty Clinic, Asthma FeNO testing, Joint injection procedures etc.
No, unlike other specialties in the NHS, you cannot see your own GP for services that they provide to you under their NHS contracted work.
(exceptions include Medical aesthetics etc, which are not provided under NHS remit)
Medical aesthetic procedures are poorly regulated in the UK. At Blackwater Private Clinic we approach aesthetics with the same expertise, confidentiality and skill than we do with any medical procedure, with doctor experts and Level 7 accredited training.
Each doctor is accredited individually by insurance companies, eg Aviva
(please contact your insurance company, quoting the procedure and clinician to make sure you are covered)