Services
The following is a brief list of some of the services we provide:
- 24 HR Blood Pressure Monitor
- Antenatal Care
- Blood Tests
- Cervical Smear Tests
- Child Vaccinations
- Family Planning
- Gardasil Vaccination - Cervical Cancer vaccinations
- STD Screening
- Travel Vaccinations
24 HR Blood Pressure Monitor
This gives a recording of your blood pressure over a 24 hour period allowing your doctor to get a more accurate assessment of your blood pressure.
Antenatal Care
We are part of the HSE’s Combined Care Scheme which entitles women to ante-natal visits and post natal visits to check their health and their baby’s at our surgery. Care is shared between the GP and the maternity hospital of choice.
Blood Tests
Are done on Wednesday’s from 9am to 10.30am and Thursday from 9am to 10am by our Practice Nurse Bairbre and sent by courier to the Mater Hospital. Please remember to fast 12 - 14 hours prior to your appointment if advised to do so. We securely download the results from the hospital website into your patient file.
Cervical Smear Tests
These are available FREE for eligible women between the ages of 25 and 60. To register for your free smear test please ring Cervical Check on 1800 45 45 55 or register online at www.cervicalcheck.ie. Upon receipt of a letter from Cervical Check, you can then avail of this service at Phoenix Medical. Please ring to make an appointment. We also offer private smear tests for any women outside the above criteria.
Child Vaccinations
We are approved by the HSE to administer all childhood primary vaccinations.
Family Planning
We provide contraception advice and prescriptions for The Pill and Depo-provera.
Gardasil Vaccination - Cervical Cancer vaccinations
A course of 3 vaccinations over 6 months is recommended for girls/women aged between 9 and 26 to prevent Cervical Cancer and HPV infections. We have negotiated a significant discount for this vaccine.
STD Screening
We provide a confidential screening service for all major sexually transmitted infections.
Travel Vaccinations
We offer a comprehensive pre-travel health check, vaccination and travel advice service. Phoenix Medical is a registered Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre.
Suitability for these services will be advised during a regular consultation by one of the doctors. If you have any queries regarding any of our services please do not hesitate to contact the surgery.
