See a doctor online in Oughterard today
You'll find Oughterard in Co. Galway, part of Ireland's Connacht province.
Whether you are in Oughterard or elsewhere in Co. Galway — Galway City included — you can book the same online GP service.
A video or phone consultation gives you access to the same Irish-registered GPs without the commute. Your doctor can send prescriptions electronically to a pharmacy near you and explain the next steps clearly.
For people in rural areas around Oughterard, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Online prescriptions in Oughterard: what to expect
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 Oughterard rather than posting anything.
Repeat medication is usually reviewed against your history, so have your current medicines, doses and the date of your last review ready. Your doctor may decline to prescribe, or ask to see you in person, if it is not safe to do so remotely.
- 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 Oughterard: what we can help with
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Support with stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where 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 Oughterard?
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. Galway:
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 Oughterard
- Choose a timePick a day and a 15-minute slot. The earliest appointment is 30 minutes from now.
- Tell us what’s wrongComplete a short, secure form with your details, your pharmacy and the reason for your visit.
- Authorise your cardYour card is authorised, not charged. Payment is only taken once a GP confirms your appointment.
- See your doctorYour Irish-registered GP consults with you by video or phone, wherever you are in Oughterard.
Online doctor near Oughterard: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Oughterard after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Oughterard and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Tuam
- Online prescription in Athenry
- Online prescription in Galway City
- Online prescription in Ballinasloe
- Online prescription in Salthill
- Online prescription in Loughrea
- Online prescription in Cashel
- Online prescription in Oranmore
- Online prescription in Clifden
- Online prescription in Roundstone
- Online prescription in Recess
- Online prescription in Clarinbridge
- Online prescription in Eyrecourt
- Online prescription in Kilcolgan
- All of Co. Galway →
More ways to find a doctor in Oughterard
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Oughterard
- Online GP in Oughterard
- Online Dr in Oughterard
- Video GP in Oughterard
- Same-day doctor in Oughterard
- Online sick cert in Oughterard
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Mayo
- Online prescription in Co. Roscommon
- Online prescription in Co. Offaly
- Online prescription in Co. Tipperary
- Online prescription in Co. Clare
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Oughterard 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 Oughterard. 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 I see a doctor at the weekend in Oughterard?
Yes. DrCall runs seven days a week, so weekend and evening appointments are available — the booking page shows the live times.
Can I see an online doctor in Oughterard today?
Yes. DrCall appointments are available every day and most patients can be seen the same day. Choose the next available time on our booking page — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes from now.
What if I need a doctor in person in Oughterard 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. Galway, contact Westdoc on 0818 360 000 — 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.
What should I have ready for my online consultation?
Find a quiet, private place with a good signal, keep your phone charged, and have your medication names and any recent readings to hand. Your doctor will call you at the time you booked.
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.