See a doctor online in Waterford City today
Waterford City is often described as Ireland's oldest city, founded by the Vikings on the River Suir, in Co. Waterford.
As the county town of Co. Waterford, Waterford City is a natural hub for the surrounding area, and DrCall serves patients right across the county.
Many people prefer to be seen in the privacy of their own home. Online consultations are confidential, use secure GDPR-compliant technology and follow Irish Medical Council guidelines.
Book an online Dr in Waterford City
If your problem needs a physical examination, tests or emergency care, your doctor will say so clearly and point you to the right place.
Whether you search for an online Dr, an online doctor or a virtual GP, you are looking for the same thing: a registered doctor you can see without travelling. DrCall gives people in Waterford City exactly that — an appointment by video or phone with an Irish-registered doctor, usually the same day.
- Clear next steps, prescriptions and certificates where appropriate
- From €35, charged only when confirmed
- A real, Irish-registered doctor — never a chatbot
- Video or phone, from home or work
- Same-day appointments, 7 days a week
Online GP consultation in Waterford City: what we can help with
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Waterford City, where appropriate
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
Need something specific? Read our guides to getting a sick cert online and online prescriptions in Ireland.
Need an in-person doctor out of hours near Waterford City?
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. Waterford:
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.
How to book an online doctor in Waterford City
- Choose a timeSee the live times on the booking page and take the one that suits you — slots are 15 minutes and start 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongAdd your contact details, your usual pharmacy and a few words on why you want to see a doctor.
- Authorise your cardWe place a hold on your card. You are not charged until a GP has confirmed your appointment.
- See your doctorAt the booked time your Irish-registered GP contacts you by phone or video — at home in Waterford City or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Waterford City: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Waterford City after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Waterford City and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Waterford. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online Dr in Dungarvan
- Online Dr in Tramore
- Online Dr in Rathgormack
- Online Dr in Fenor
- Online Dr in Kilmacthomas
- Online Dr in Kill
- Online Dr in Ardmore
- Online Dr in Villierstown
- Online Dr in Whitechurch
- Online Dr in Portlaw
- Online Dr in Ballinameela
- Online Dr in Glencairn
- Online Dr in Passage East
- Online Dr in Butlerstown
- All of Co. Waterford →
Areas in Waterford City
Choose your part of Waterford City:
- Online Dr in Ferrybank, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Ballybeg, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Lisduggan, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Gracedieu, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Kilbarry, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Larchville, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Ballinaneeshagh, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Tycor, Waterford City
- Online Dr in Newtown, Waterford City
More ways to find a doctor in Waterford City
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Waterford City
- Online GP in Waterford City
- Video GP in Waterford City
- Same-day doctor in Waterford City
- Online sick cert in Waterford City
- Online prescription in Waterford City
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Waterford City 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.
Is an “online Dr” a real doctor?
Yes. Every DrCall consultation is carried out by a doctor registered with the Irish Medical Council, following the same professional standards as a surgery visit.
Can an online Dr in Waterford City send me a prescription?
Where your doctor considers it clinically appropriate, yes — it is sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose. Some medicines cannot be prescribed online, such as benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants.
How long does an online GP consultation take?
A typical consultation lasts around 15 minutes, though your doctor will take the time they need to help you properly.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Waterford City?
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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Waterford City 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. Waterford, contact Caredoc on 0818 300 365 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. 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.
Is an online doctor consultation private and safe?
Yes. Consultations use secure, GDPR-compliant technology, our doctors follow Irish Medical Council guidelines, and the same doctor–patient confidentiality applies as in a face-to-face visit.