See a doctor online in Rathfarnham today
Rathfarnham is in Co. Dublin, in the province of Leinster.
The county town of Co. Dublin is Dublin City, and DrCall looks after patients in Rathfarnham, Dublin City and every other town and village in the county.
Travel time, childcare and work all make a trip to the surgery harder. Online GP care means people in Rathfarnham and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
Online prescriptions in Rathfarnham: what to expect
Some medicines cannot be prescribed through DrCall at all: benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, opioids and stimulants are never prescribed.
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 Rathfarnham: what we can help with
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Ongoing advice and prescription support for long-term conditions
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, 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 Rathfarnham?
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. Dublin:
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 Rathfarnham
- 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 Rathfarnham or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Rathfarnham: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Rathfarnham or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Rathfarnham and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Dublin. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Dublin City
- Online prescription in Islandbridge
- Online prescription in Dundrum
- Online prescription in Tallaght
- Online prescription in Donabate
- Online prescription in Darndale
- Online prescription in Cherrywood
- Online prescription in Lusk
- Online prescription in Ongar
- Online prescription in Saggart
- Online prescription in Adamstown
- Online prescription in Castleknock
- Online prescription in Ballybrack
- Online prescription in Loughlinstown
- All of Co. Dublin →
More ways to find a doctor in Rathfarnham
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Rathfarnham
- Online GP in Rathfarnham
- Online Dr in Rathfarnham
- Video GP in Rathfarnham
- Same-day doctor in Rathfarnham
- Online sick cert in Rathfarnham
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Online prescription in Co. Meath
- Online prescription in Co. Kildare
- Online prescription in Co. Wicklow
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Rathfarnham 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 Rathfarnham. 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.
Do I have to travel to see the doctor?
No. Consultations take place by secure video or phone, so you can be at home in Rathfarnham — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Rathfarnham?
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 Rathfarnham 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. Dublin, contact Dubdoc on 01 454 5607 — it is an appointment-only service with its own fees. Dubdoc covers parts of Dublin; some areas have a different service — check the HSE finder if unsure. 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 book a follow-up if I need one?
Yes. If your doctor wants to review you again they will say so, and you can simply book another appointment online.
What if I need to be seen in person?
If a physical examination is needed, your doctor will explain why and advise on the best next step. In an emergency, call 112 or 999 or go to your nearest emergency department.