Medicals in Ireland
Feb 11th 2008, 5:45 pm
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Medicals in Ireland
Hi,
Wondering if anyone can recommend a doctor for our medicals? We live in Co. Cavan. We are looking for the cheapest doc of course
Anyone with info regarding fee's, waiting times etc would be appreciated 
Thanks,
Helena
Wondering if anyone can recommend a doctor for our medicals? We live in Co. Cavan. We are looking for the cheapest doc of course
Anyone with info regarding fee's, waiting times etc would be appreciated Thanks,
Helena
Feb 11th 2008, 7:31 pm
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Heya,
I rang round all the Dublin options and was offered an appointment with the Donnybrook panel doctor the next working day (I think the next best offer was 2 weeks later). Doctor gives you a letter for the x-ray so you can get it done on a walk-in basis the same day.
It cost 165euro for the doctor (including the blood test), 90 euro for the xray and they sent it by normal registered post a week later.
Hope that helps!
I rang round all the Dublin options and was offered an appointment with the Donnybrook panel doctor the next working day (I think the next best offer was 2 weeks later). Doctor gives you a letter for the x-ray so you can get it done on a walk-in basis the same day.
It cost 165euro for the doctor (including the blood test), 90 euro for the xray and they sent it by normal registered post a week later.
Hope that helps!
Feb 11th 2008, 7:44 pm
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Heya,
I rang round all the Dublin options and was offered an appointment with the Donnybrook panel doctor the next working day (I think the next best offer was 2 weeks later). Doctor gives you a letter for the x-ray so you can get it done on a walk-in basis the same day.
It cost 165euro for the doctor (including the blood test), 90 euro for the xray and they sent it by normal registered post a week later.
Hope that helps!
I rang round all the Dublin options and was offered an appointment with the Donnybrook panel doctor the next working day (I think the next best offer was 2 weeks later). Doctor gives you a letter for the x-ray so you can get it done on a walk-in basis the same day.
It cost 165euro for the doctor (including the blood test), 90 euro for the xray and they sent it by normal registered post a week later.
Hope that helps!
Donnybrook is a bit far away for us. I believe there is a doc in Mullingar, would you know anything about him? Thanks again for the info
Helena
Feb 11th 2008, 7:47 pm
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We had to use Dr Little in Galway as I think he's the only West of Ireland doc. Very cheap - I think it was €70 for me and John and €40 for the two kids. We just went to the local UCHG for the x-rays. If you have a look on the Immi site, maybe you'll find there is only one doctor in the Midlands. Anyway, good luck
Notice you're off to Pac Pines. Be good to see some more Irish on the Gold Coast - too many bloody poms....... Michelle x
Feb 11th 2008, 8:11 pm
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We had to use Dr Little in Galway as I think he's the only West of Ireland doc. Very cheap - I think it was €70 for me and John and €40 for the two kids. We just went to the local UCHG for the x-rays. If you have a look on the Immi site, maybe you'll find there is only one doctor in the Midlands. Anyway, good luck Notice you're off to Pac Pines. Be good to see some more Irish on the Gold Coast - too many bloody poms....... Michelle x
Notice you're off to Pac Pines. Be good to see some more Irish on the Gold Coast - too many bloody poms....... Michelle x
Can't wait to get there PS I have nothing against poms...
Feb 11th 2008, 8:38 pm
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Re: Medicals in Ireland
We had to use Dr Little in Galway as I think he's the only West of Ireland doc. Very cheap - I think it was €70 for me and John and €40 for the two kids. We just went to the local UCHG for the x-rays. If you have a look on the Immi site, maybe you'll find there is only one doctor in the Midlands. Anyway, good luck Notice you're off to Pac Pines. Be good to see some more Irish on the Gold Coast - too many bloody poms....... Michelle x
Notice you're off to Pac Pines. Be good to see some more Irish on the Gold Coast - too many bloody poms....... Michelle x
Feb 11th 2008, 8:51 pm
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Feb 12th 2008, 2:17 pm
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Feb 12th 2008, 2:55 pm
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hey
In my case (Donnybrook doc) they send it by ordinary registered post and send you the receipt and tracking no (so you can track it all the way from Donnybrook post office …to…eh Donnybrook post office)
I did email Auspost later though as some other BE posters suggested and got to confirm delivery from them…
The doc’s office was pretty helpful though, so I’d say if you could arrange and pay for the courier (so that it still gets sent by them), I’d be surprised if they objected…
In my case (Donnybrook doc) they send it by ordinary registered post and send you the receipt and tracking no (so you can track it all the way from Donnybrook post office …to…eh Donnybrook post office)
I did email Auspost later though as some other BE posters suggested and got to confirm delivery from them…The doc’s office was pretty helpful though, so I’d say if you could arrange and pay for the courier (so that it still gets sent by them), I’d be surprised if they objected…
Feb 12th 2008, 4:21 pm
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Yep - but when you see his surgery, you'll have a panic attack if you're anything like me. Desk like a bomb's hit it, toilet leaves a lot to be desired, no receptionist or admin staff, etc., etc. I think he's moved since we went, but I can't imagine his paperwork skills improving.... Having said all that, our meds went off without a problem, so he must be doing something right. He's been on their panel for 20 odd years. Good luck
Is Galway near Limerick
Don't laugh I was never any good a geographyIt would be worth the trip to go to Galway, My brother lives in Limerick so we could stay with him overnite
Could you confirm the amount and what you had done etc.. We are also a family of 4 Thanks
Helena
Feb 12th 2008, 6:08 pm
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H John and Michelle,
Is Galway near Limerick Don't laugh I was never any good a geography
It would be worth the trip to go to Galway, My brother lives in Limerick so we could stay with him overnite Could you confirm the amount and what you had done etc.. We are also a family of 4
Thanks
Helena
Is Galway near Limerick
Don't laugh I was never any good a geographyIt would be worth the trip to go to Galway, My brother lives in Limerick so we could stay with him overnite
Could you confirm the amount and what you had done etc.. We are also a family of 4 Thanks
Helena
Yes, quite near. Although I'm assuming you are from up north so Galway would be closer. I rang that doctor in Galway today and he charges 100 euro per adult and 75 per child (postal charges included).
I'm not sure what the breakdown of costs are in Limerick but they've quoted us 480 for 2 adults/3 children/Courier. So its 55 euro cheaper in Galway.
We're still going to Limerick as it would be cheaper when we include petrol, meals for the day, etc.
Hope this helps
Irish Gal
Feb 12th 2008, 6:17 pm
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Yes, quite near. Although I'm assuming you are from up north so Galway would be closer. I rang that doctor in Galway today and he charges 100 euro per adult and 75 per child (postal charges included).
I'm not sure what the breakdown of costs are in Limerick but they've quoted us 480 for 2 adults/3 children/Courier. So its 55 euro cheaper in Galway.
We're still going to Limerick as it would be cheaper when we include petrol, meals for the day, etc.
Hope this helps
Irish Gal
I'm not sure what the breakdown of costs are in Limerick but they've quoted us 480 for 2 adults/3 children/Courier. So its 55 euro cheaper in Galway.
We're still going to Limerick as it would be cheaper when we include petrol, meals for the day, etc.
Hope this helps
Irish Gal
480 for the 5 thats a good price alright. How much will the xrays be? Does the 480 include boold tests as well? Both OH and I have tatoo's and I believe we will have to have extra blood tests (B & C).
Where in Limerick is the doc? My brother lives around castletroy
I think Don't see him very often....Helena
Feb 12th 2008, 6:29 pm
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Hi Irish Gal,
480 for the 5 thats a good price alright. How much will the xrays be? Does the 480 include boold tests as well? Both OH and I have tatoo's and I believe we will have to have extra blood tests (B & C).
Where in Limerick is the doc? My brother lives around castletroy I think Don't see him very often....
Helena
480 for the 5 thats a good price alright. How much will the xrays be? Does the 480 include boold tests as well? Both OH and I have tatoo's and I believe we will have to have extra blood tests (B & C).
Where in Limerick is the doc? My brother lives around castletroy
I think Don't see him very often....Helena
No, that doesn't include the X-rays but does include the bloods. The x-rays are 75 + 10 for postage. But that's only for the adults.
We live near Castletroy!! Anyway, the doctor couldn't be easier to find. Right in the middle of the city - on Cruises Street, near to Penneys/Todds.
Irish Gal
Feb 12th 2008, 6:42 pm
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No, that doesn't include the X-rays but does include the bloods. The x-rays are 75 + 10 for postage. But that's only for the adults.
We live near Castletroy!! Anyway, the doctor couldn't be easier to find. Right in the middle of the city - on Cruises Street, near to Penneys/Todds.
Irish Gal
We live near Castletroy!! Anyway, the doctor couldn't be easier to find. Right in the middle of the city - on Cruises Street, near to Penneys/Todds.
Irish Gal
Maybe we'll do that then. My brother and his wife keep asking us to go and see their new house. Kill 2 birds with one stone ah... Is there a long waiting list? Would you have a number for him? Thanks again for your help Helena