See a doctor online in Johnstown today
Johnstown lies in Co. Kildare (Leinster).
The county town of Co. Kildare is Naas, and DrCall looks after patients in Johnstown, Naas and every other town and village in 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.
For people in rural areas around Johnstown, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Online prescriptions in Johnstown: what to expect
You cannot simply order a prescription online — a doctor has to assess you first. With DrCall you book a short video or phone consultation from Johnstown, discuss the medication and your health with an Irish-registered GP, and, where the doctor considers it safe and appropriate, a prescription is issued.
Choose your pharmacy when you book. Where a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to home in Johnstown rather than posting anything.
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
- Sent electronically to the pharmacy you choose, where appropriate
- Repeat medication reviewed by an Irish-registered GP
- Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are not prescribed
Online GP consultation in Johnstown: what we can help with
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Johnstown, where appropriate
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
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 Johnstown?
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. Kildare:
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 Johnstown
- 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 Johnstown or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Johnstown: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Johnstown after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Johnstown and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Kildare. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Newbridge
- Online prescription in Clane
- Online prescription in Maynooth
- Online prescription in Celbridge
- Online prescription in Athy
- Online prescription in Naas
- Online prescription in Leixlip
- Online prescription in Eadestown
- Online prescription in Allenwood
- Online prescription in Timolin
- Online prescription in Rathangan
- Online prescription in Robertstown
- Online prescription in Sallins
- Online prescription in Donadea
- All of Co. Kildare →
More ways to find a doctor in Johnstown
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Johnstown
- Online GP in Johnstown
- Online Dr in Johnstown
- Video GP in Johnstown
- Same-day doctor in Johnstown
- Online sick cert in Johnstown
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Dublin
- Online prescription in Co. Meath
- Online prescription in Co. Offaly
- Online prescription in Co. Laois
- Online prescription in Co. Carlow
- Online prescription in Co. Wicklow
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Johnstown 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.
Which pharmacy will my online prescription go to?
The one you choose when you book — for example, a pharmacy near Johnstown. If a prescription is issued, it is sent electronically to that pharmacy.
Can I get any medicine through an online prescription?
No. Your doctor decides what is safe and appropriate after speaking to you. Benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants cannot be prescribed through DrCall.
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 get a prescription or sick cert online in Johnstown?
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 Johnstown 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. Kildare, contact KDOC on 045 848 701 — 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 I see a doctor at the weekend in Johnstown?
Yes. DrCall runs seven days a week, so weekend and evening appointments are available — the booking page shows the live times.
Who can see my consultation details?
Your details are used to provide your care and are handled in line with GDPR. Consultations are confidential, exactly as they would be in a surgery.