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Contact Numbers
| Microbiology Department UHW: | |
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Microbiology SpR |
Ext. 8479 |
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Dr. G Chan |
Ext. 2621/2097 |
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Dr. M. Doyle |
Ext. 2621/2097 |
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Dr. V Murphy |
Ext. 2621/2097 |
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Dr. C. Fielding |
Ext. 2621/2097 |
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( Via UHW Switchboard ) |
051-848000 |
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Pharmacy Departments.: |
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UHW Antimicrobial Pharmacist |
Bleep 88666 |
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WGH Antimicrobial Pharmacist |
Ext. 3261 |
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SLKK/Kilcreene Antimicrobial Pharmacist |
Ext. 5372/5328 |
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STGH Antimicrobial Pharmacist |
Ext. 7119 |
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