Our Services
Kilbeggan Medical Centre provides a full range of medical advice, treatment, and investigations relevant to general practice. In addition to providing treatment for specific and acute illnesses, we offer advice and screening for many medical conditions and provide management of chronic conditions. Further information on some of our services can be found below.
Cervical Screening
All sexually active women between the ages of 25 and 60 should have regular smears. It is important that you register with CervicalCheck to ensure that you receive your free smear tests when due. If you fall outside of the age group for the National Program we can arrange a private smear test for you.
Childhood Immunisations
It is very important to have your child vaccinated as per the national vaccination schedule. 5 visits to our Practice Nurse are needed to fully vaccinate your child. These visits are free of charge. Please use the contact form to request an appointment for vaccinations. Our nurse will contact you with a date and time.
Minor Surgery
We offer a range of minor surgical procedures. Please see price list for details. Please note that many of these are covered if you have Private Health Insurance. You will need to bring your insurance details with you when attending. Please also note that there is a surcharge for these procedures if you hold a medical card.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is the use of liquid nitrogen to quickly remove warts, verrucae and other skin lesions. This is carried out in our Practice by our Clinical Nurse Specialist. Please contact the surgery to arrange an appointment.
Ear Microsuction
Microsuction is regarded as the safest and quickest method of ear wax removal. We are one of the few GP Practices to introduce the procedure and our nurse, Claire is fully qualified in carrying out this simple and effective treatment. With few limitations, the use of a microscope and finely balanced medical suction device allows us to see directly into the ear canal. No liquids are introduced during microsuction, resulting in a pain-free and comfortable experience that is completed within minutes.
Sexual Health
If you feel that you have been exposed to an STI, it is important that you are checked as soon as possible. Please arrange an appointment with your doctor who will arrange testing for you.
Blood Tests
All blood tests are carried out by our Practice Nurses but must be be requested by your doctor. If you require a blood test, please arrange an appointment to see your doctor. Some medical conditions & medications require regular blood tests. You doctor will advise if you can book directly with the nurse or if you need to be reviewed by your doctor first.
Family Planning
Our doctors are happy to discuss all methods of contraception with you to find the one most suitable for you. Please arrange an appointment to discuss this with your doctor. Long acting contraceptives such as Implanon and Mirena are fitted at the Practice and once you have had your initial consultation with the doctor to discuss this, you will be given a longer appointment for the fitting of whichever device you have decided on.
Longterm Illness Plan
The Long-Term Illness (LTI) scheme is a community health scheme. It means that people who are diagnosed with a specified longterm disease or disability can get a range of medicines from their community pharmacy free. You must first establish that you qualify for this scheme through the Health Service Executive (HSE). You do this by submitting the Long-Term Illness Application Form to your local HSE Community Health Organisation.
Blood pressure monitoring/ECG/Holter Monitor
It has been proven that ambulatory monitoring of the arterial pressure for 24 hours has a higher predictive value on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. The data analysis of the 24 hours blood pressure monitoring also allows the night-time blood pressure profile to be observed. Therefore, taking into consideration any physiologic reduction of pressure values (dipping) or a physiologic raise of the arterial pressure in the morning (morning surge).
An ECG records the rhythm of your heart and can detect abnormal patterns which can help diagnose various heart conditions. It can help tell if you are having a heart attack or if you have had one in the past. It can also detect irregularities in your heart rhythm. It can sometimes detect if your heart is enlarged or if there is any strain on your heart pumping. An ECG is often the first heart test you will have; however, it is just a snapshot so you may need other tests too.
A Holter monitor is a small, wearable device that keeps track of your heart rhythm. Your doctor may want you to wear a Holter monitor for one to two days. During that time, the device records all your heartbeats. A Holter monitor test is usually performed after a traditional test to check your heart rhythm (electrocardiogram), especially if the electrocardiogram does not give your doctor enough information about your heart's condition. Your doctor uses information captured on the Holter monitor to figure out if you have a heart rhythm problem.
Maternity Care
We provide combined ante-natal care. This means you will attend your consultant for some of your visits and your GP for others. The schedule of visits is outlined below:
Antenatal visits are free of charge, however care for other illnesses that you may have during your pregnancy, that are not pregnancy related, are subject to normal consultation charges.
All pregnant women are advised to get the whooping cough and flu vaccine during pregnancy. These are free of charge.
Travel Vaccinations
We are a designated Yellow Fever vaccine centre and offer a wide range of travel vaccinations. You will need to make an initial appointment for a doctor’s consultation. Please complete the Travel Vaccine Questionnaire and submit this prior to your consultation. The doctor will discuss your travel plans, previous vaccination history etc. with you and will determine which vaccines are required. You will then be given a vaccination schedule and will attend one of our Practice Nurses for vaccination.
Some useful vaccination information is available on www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk
30.03.2023 - Travel Vaccines have been suspended at present due to staff shortages. We hope to resume this service again very soon. We apologise for the inconvenience.
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Human Givens Therapy
We have a Human Givens therapist in attendance at the surgery. Appointments are made directly with her. Please discuss with your GP if you would like some further details. What are the 'human givens'? | Human Givens Institute
Medicals
If you require a medical for drivers licence, life assurance, medico legal reports or pre-employment medicals (must be requested in writing by your employer) please contact the surgery and specify what type of medical is required as these need longer time allocated to the appointment.
Tailor Made Packages
We can arrange for you to have an age appropriate general health check which will include relevant tests appropriate to your age. Please contact us to discuss these as they are individually designed as appropriate to your age, occupation, lifestyle etc.