Online Doctor in Gortlee, Letterkenny
Gortlee is part of the wider Letterkenny area in Co. Donegal. DrCall is online, so wherever you are in Gortlee, Letterkenny or the rest of the county, the service and the price are the same.
Because the appointment happens by phone or video, there is no commuting from Gortlee and no waiting room — just a 15-minute consultation with an Irish-registered GP.
Why see an online doctor in Gortlee, Letterkenny?
People in Gortlee, Letterkenny often choose an online doctor because it removes the travel and the waiting room. You can take the consultation at home, at work or between shifts, as long as you are somewhere private with a phone signal.
Your consultation is confidential and your doctor follows Irish Medical Council guidelines — the same professional standards that apply to a face-to-face visit.
- Sick certs, prescriptions and referrals where appropriate
- Appointments from 30 minutes’ notice
- One simple price from €35
- Irish-registered doctors
- Video or phone consultation
- Pay only once your GP confirms
What an online GP can help with near Gortlee
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
- Repeat and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Gortlee, where appropriate
Need an in-person doctor out of hours near Gortlee?
Many people searching for a “doctor on call” want a GP who can see them in person tonight. DrCall is an online service, so we can’t visit you at home — but if your problem suits a video or phone consultation we are open every day. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Donegal:
Details last checked 4 October 2026. Phone numbers can change, so confirm on the service’s own website. In an emergency call 112 or 999.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Gortlee, Letterkenny cost?
A DrCall online consultation starts from €35. That covers your consultation, including a sick cert, repeat prescription or referral where clinically appropriate. Your card is only authorised when you book and is charged once a GP confirms your appointment.
What is an online doctor?
An online doctor is a registered doctor who consults with you remotely, by video or phone, instead of in a surgery. With DrCall you choose a time, tell us what is wrong, and your Irish-registered GP contacts you at your appointment.
Is an online doctor as good as seeing a GP in person in Gortlee, Letterkenny?
For many everyday problems, yes — much of a GP consultation is a conversation about your symptoms and history. Some problems do need an in-person examination, and your doctor will tell you if that is the case.
What if I need a doctor in person in Gortlee, Letterkenny tonight?
DrCall is an online service, so we cannot send a doctor to your door. For urgent in-person care when surgeries are closed in Co. Donegal, contact NoWDOC and local Donegal out-of-hours services — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. Donegal is served by more than one out-of-hours service depending on where you live — use the HSE finder to find yours. You can also find your nearest out-of-hours GP or emergency department on the HSE website. In an emergency call 112 or 999. If your concern suits a video or phone consultation, you can book DrCall any day.
Can children see the online doctor?
DrCall is not intended for children under 3. For older children, a parent or guardian should make the booking and be with them during the consultation.
Can I claim an online GP visit on my health insurance?
Some private health insurers offer cashback or cover for GP visits, so check your policy. DrCall consultations are paid for privately by card.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Gortlee, Letterkenny?
Yes, where your doctor considers it clinically appropriate. Prescriptions are sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, and sick certs are available for work or college. DrCall cannot prescribe benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids or stimulants.