Standard — 15 minutes
One problem, dealt with properly. Suitable for most new symptoms, reviews and results discussions.
Seeing the doctor
Appointments
The surgery runs by appointment. We keep slots back each morning for people who become unwell that day, so if you need to be seen urgently, ring early and say so.
Booking
How to book
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Phone the surgery
089 483 7929, Monday to Friday between 9:00 and 17:00. Lines are busiest first thing — if your need is routine, mid-morning is usually quieter.
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Tell us roughly what it is about
Not the details — just enough for us to give you the right length of appointment. Everything you tell reception is confidential.
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Let us know if you need longer
A standard appointment is 15 minutes and covers one problem properly. If you have several issues, ask for a double appointment when you book.
Choosing the right slot
Types of appointment
Extended — 30 minutes
For several problems at once, complex issues, mental health reviews, or our allergy and weight-management clinics.
Telephone consultation
For results, medication queries and follow-ups that do not need an examination. We will ring you within an agreed window.
Chronic disease review
A scheduled, longer review for diabetes, asthma, COPD and heart conditions, usually with bloods taken beforehand.
Medicals
Driving, pre-employment, insurance and sports medicals. These take longer and are booked as a dedicated slot.
Good to know
Before and after your visit
What should I bring?
- Your Medical Card or GP Visit Card, if you have one
- A list of your current medication, including anything bought over the counter
- Any hospital or consultant letters relating to the problem
- Photo ID if this is your first visit
- Your blood glucose or blood pressure readings, if you record them
How do I get my test results?
Most blood results are back within three to five working days. We will contact you if anything needs action; if you would like to hear either way, ring the surgery after 14:00 and we will arrange for the doctor to speak to you.
If you have consented to SMS notification on your registration form, we can text you to let you know results are available.
What if I need to cancel?
Please give us at least two hours' notice so we can offer the slot to someone else. Appointments missed without notice may be charged — see our cancellation policy.
Can I bring someone with me?
Of course. You are welcome to bring a family member, friend or interpreter. You may also ask for a chaperone to be present for any examination — see our chaperone policy. Children and patients under 16 must attend with a parent or guardian.
Do you run on time?
We try hard to. Occasionally an emergency or a consultation that turns out to need much longer will put the clinic behind — we will tell you at reception if there is a significant delay. We would rather give the person ahead of you the time they need, and we would do the same for you.
How do I order a repeat prescription?
Phone or email the surgery and allow two working days. Full details are on our repeat prescriptions page.
When we are closed
Out of hours care
Outside surgery hours, urgent GP care for this area is provided by NEDOC, the North East Doctor on Call co-operative, covering Meath, Louth, Cavan and Monaghan.
- 18:00 – 08:00, Monday to Friday
- 24 hours at weekends and on bank holidays
- By appointment only — always phone first
- Have your GP's name, your date of birth and your Medical Card details to hand
NEDOC will take your details, and a doctor will ring you back to advise on the best course of action. Full information is at nedoc.ie.
Out of hours GP
NEDOC — North East Doctor on Call
Life-threatening emergency
Call an ambulance for chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, stroke symptoms (face drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty) or a serious accident. Do not wait to ring the surgery.
Not yet a patient here?
We are accepting new patients from Kilmessan and the surrounding villages.