Having a trusted family doctor is one of the best investments you can make. Trust us when we say that having one on your contact list will save you plenty of time and stress from looking for one at the last minute.
If you’re still on the lookout for a GP, you might want to check out our picks of the best doctors in Dublin. We also covered fees you can expect so you can plan your budget accordingly.
If you’re ready, then let’s dive right into it.
How much do doctors charge in Dublin?
Refer to the table below for a quick overview of our picks’ consultation fees. Other services like STD testing and immunisation vary from one doctor to another, so be sure to check with your chosen doctor for more information.
The Best Doctors in Dublin
We’ve set these parameters in narrowing down our options:
Moving on, here are our top choices of the best doctors you can get in Dublin!
1. Dr. Liam Regan, Nassau Clinic Weekend Doctor
| Qualifications | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Scope of services | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Affordability | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
There are so many reasons why we think Dr. Liam Regan of Nassau Clinic Weekend Doctor deserves a spot here.
He’s one of the very few GPs in Dublin who operates on weekends until evenings—hence the name “Weekend Doctor.” Basically, he provides urgent out-of-hour medical care when your usual GP isn’t available.
In other words, Dr. Regan isn’t here to replace the relationship you have with your existing GP. Continuity of care will still be provided by your current GP, if needed.
Dr. Regan’s private practice offers a full range of GP services including primary care, sexual health screenings, and immunisation. It seems like he’s also a popular choice for patients with COVID-19 symptoms, seeing that his clinic also offers free testing services.
In that case, you have the option to book a phone or video consultation. Otherwise, you can also see him for a face-to-face consultation.
Sadly, he doesn’t treat children below 6 years old. He also doesn’t accept medical cards or GP visit cards for adults, which means that you’ll have to pay for services out of your own pocket.
His consultation fees aren’t exactly the most affordable ones in Dublin either. But for the convenience and accessibility of the services he offers, we think it’s still very reasonable.
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Open daily until evenings
- Teleconsultations available
- Quick service and response times
- Central location
Cons
- Relatively expensive
- Doesn’t treat children below 6 years old
- Doesn’t accept medical cards/GP visit cards
Customer Reviews
Treated with amazing care
“This service is effective, efficient, and i felt like I was listened to and treated with amazing care and respect by Dr Liam Egan. I was able to get a phone consultation very quickly for COVID related symptoms which meant not having to travel across town to get the best treatment in Dublin. Highly recommend booking here without delay or concern! I haven’t needed a doctor in 20 some years and will return here in case I ever need one again. Thank you so much Dr.Egan!!! 😊🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽” —Dynamo Foe, Google Reviews
Always extremely professional, courteous, and helpful
“I have been to see Dr Regan a number of times, both myself and the kids and he is always extremely professional, courteous and helpful. It’s brilliant to have such a wonderful service available at weekends. I would highly recommend this practice.” —Niamh O Neill, Google Reviews
2. Dr. Yayicsia Escalona, E&S Doctors
| Qualifications | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Scope of services | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Accessibility | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Affordability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Dr. Yayicsia Escalona is another fantastic choice when it comes to GPs. Originally from Venezuela, she has many years of experience in respiratory medicine, women’s health, and diabetes management.
She now has a private practice located at the heart of Dublin, which she shares with her co-doctors. And because there are other consultants available, this means that you also have other GPs to choose from, just in case Dr. Escalona isn’t available.
We also like how comprehensive their services are, from general medical services like GP consultations and tests to specialised services like counselling.
In fact, COVID-19 call consultations are also free of charge. So if you have any symptoms, you can simply schedule a test and consultation here at no additional cost to you.
We think accessibility also isn’t an issue here. Despite being centrally located, they also offer teleconsultation services.
Apart from that, they’re also open on Saturday mornings—another huge plus! Just keep in mind that Dr. Escalona doesn’t practise on Saturdays, but patients may contact her should there be any concerns.
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Several doctors available
- Free COVID consultation
- Ideal for Spanish and Portuguese speakers
- Central location
- Open on Saturday mornings
- Teleconsultation available
Cons
- Closed on Saturday afternoons
- Queue can be relatively long
Customer Reviews
Takes the time to explain everything in detail
“There’s no best place to check your health than here. Dr. Yayicsia Escalona is both professional and close. You can bring all your doubts, ask why you should do certain treatments and she’ll take the time to explain everything in detail with the patience and care. Overall, the attention as soon as you step in the clinic is great, very polite staff and comfortable waiting room. Highly recommended!” —Alejandro Ernesto Yemes Garcia, Google Reviews
Super nice and easy to talk to
“I had a great experience with Dr. Escalona. She is super nice and easy to talk to. She made sure we went through all my medical history, we talked about any symptoms and discomforts and made me feel at ease. Overall a very comfortable and pleasant visit! 100% recommend!” —Nath G, Google Reviews
3. Dr. Lawrence Lau, GPDOC medical centre
| Qualifications | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Scope of services | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Accessibility | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Affordability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
We first heard of Dr. Lawrence Lau of Capel Street Medical Centre due to his impressive reputation among expats and tourists. You see, he only emigrated to Ireland last 2016 himself, which is also why he understands what expats go through when finding a GP.
He takes pride in the fact that he tries to get things done in the fastest and most efficient way possible. In reality, he takes his time in understanding each patient’s case in order to get the most accurate diagnosis, as evidenced by his stellar reviews.
His clinic features many services that you might need—GP consultations, health screenings, pregnancy care, cosmetic procedures, and other diagnostic tests.
If you have kids, you’ll also be glad to know that children under 6 years of age are entitled to free GP visits here.
Another thing that sets them apart from others is that they open relatively early.
We think that this is a great option for those who don’t have time to schedule an appointment in between their busy schedules. Just pop in first thing in the morning and you’re good to go!
They even have video consultations available to allows sessions to be done without any geographical boundary. Currently, they have patients all over Ireland including, Cork, Donegal, Kerry, Clare, and more.
Dr. Lau can speak numeorus languages, he can communicate in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Foo Chow, Hokkien and Malay, with his patients.
It is important to note though that they are not open on weekends. However, they are affiliated with out of hours service that is available 24/7, meaning there is always a doctor available who they can arrange for you to see when their medical centre is closed.
You simply have to contact 01 420 0880 or go to their website.
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Emergency services available
- Opens early
- Central location
- Teleconsultations available
- Free GP visits for kids under 6 y.o
- Fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Foo Chow, Hokkien, and Malay
- Featured on Irish Times
- Interviewed by RTE in 2020
Cons
- Short clinic hours on Wednesdays
- Closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
Easy to speak to and shows empathy
“Finally found a great GP in Dublin city after moving here. The doctor is very professional, easy to speak to and shows empathy. All GPs in Dublin seem to rush you out the door asap but Capel Street takes The time until you’re satisfied. Very happy and will be back.” —Ciaran B, Google Reviews
Very welcoming and took time to take care of my treatment
“Very happy that I found this family practice in the middle of dublin. Since I’m on holidays atm, and I’m not an Irish resident, I wasn’t sure where to go. Making an appointment was easy on the website. Dr. Lau was very welcoming and took time to take care of my treatment and explain how to handle the matter.” —kleinessteak, Google Reviews
4. Dr. Sarah Hennessy, Templeogue Village Medical
| Qualifications | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Scope of services | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Accessibility | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Affordability | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Dr. Sarah Hennessy is the one to call if you’re looking for affordable GP services. Although specialising in women’s health, she enjoys seeing patients from all walks of life, from newborns to seniors.
What’s great about her clinic is that she sees public and private patients including those with under 6 GP cards, over 70s GP card, or GP-only cards. This means that you can also avail free medical services as long as you have the relevant medical card.
On a related note, we also had to include her here primarily because of affordability. Compared to other GPs, we’re glad to see that she charges relatively low rates for general and extended consultations.
She also has special rates for students, families, and children, which really makes her a great choice for everyone.
Another thing worth mentioning is that her clinic is also affiliated with LukeDoc—an out-of-hours GP co-op. This means that you can see a GP, including Dr. Hennessy, should an urgent medical issue arise in the evenings or weekends.
We think that this is a great alternative, seeing that the clinic is closed on weekends. Dr. Hennessy also offers house calls for patients who are unable to come to the clinic, and that gets an extra point for accessibility!
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Accepts medical cards
- Out-of-hour services available
- House calls available
- Teleconsultations available
- Affordable prices
Cons
- Operated on limited capacity
- Closes early on Tuesdays
- Closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
Really cares about how you are doing
“I’m really only echoing the others here. Sarah Hennessy is a fantastic doctor and really cares about how you are doing. She follows up relentlessly with specialists if you need one and has been invaluable for me and for my family. Could not be happier with the service. Big kudos to the reception staff too they are super friendly and professional. Never had a bad dealing with anyone there, far from it.” —Ross Culbert, Google Reviews
Very helpful and understanding on a number of occasions
“I am happy to have found such a great GP in Dr. Sarah Hennessy. She provides exellent service, is caring, considerate and has been very helpful and understanding on a number of occasions to me. I would recommend her 100%. It is also very convenient that the practice has a pharmacy next door.” —Elena Healy, Google Reviews
5. Dr. Michael O’Brien, Dr. Michael O’Brien Family Practice
| Qualifications | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Scope of services | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Accessibility | ★★★☆☆ (3/5) |
| Affordability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Dr. Michael O’Brien has been running his own private practice for over two decades now. He’s one of the best and most trusted doctors around southern Dublin for different reasons.
First, he has been practising since 1998, with a special interest in travel medicine, sports medicine, and paediatrics. In fact, he served as the team doctor to the Irish Under 20 Rugby team for 7 years.
He works alongside Dr. Romaine King who specialises in palliative care and gynaecology. This diversity makes them a terrific choice for patients coming from different backgrounds.
In terms of pricing, we’re glad to report that they also sit on the affordable end of the spectrum. We also like the fact that this clinic offers discounts for students and children.
Considering that they’re located further down south of Dublin, their location may be a dealbreaker for some. And while they’re closed on weekends, you can still contact EDOC for out-of-hour urgent care.
Pros
- Wide range of services
- Specialises in travel and sports medicine
- Affordable prices
- Student rates available
- After-hour services available
Cons
- Unclear if teleconsultations are available
- Relatively far location
- Closed on weekends
Customer Reviews
Always takes the time to listen to your feedback
“Dr. Michael is an excellent practitioner who has been a great support for both myself and my family over many years. He always takes the time to listen to your feedback and has always diagnosed and treated us brilliantly. The best GP I’ve ever attended.” —Mr. Hodgins’ Channel, Google Reviews
Looked after our children with great care, compassion, and sensitivity
“Dr O’Brien has been looking after our two children ages 9 and 7 all their lives with great care, compassion and sensitivity. We are delighted to have such a sensible and knowledgeable GP and would recommend Dr O’Brien and practice to all families.” —Simon C, Google Reviews