See a doctor online in Salthill today
Salthill lies in Co. Galway (Connacht).
The county town of Co. Galway is Galway City, and DrCall looks after patients in Salthill, Galway 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 Salthill and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
Online prescriptions in Salthill: what to expect
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.
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 Salthill rather than posting anything.
- 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
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Doctor assessment first — no “order and pay” prescriptions
Online GP consultation in Salthill: what we can help with
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
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 Salthill?
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 Salthill
- 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 Salthill.
Online doctor near Salthill: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Salthill after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Salthill and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online prescription in Loughrea
- Online prescription in Oranmore
- Online prescription in Athenry
- Online prescription in Tuam
- Online prescription in Clifden
- Online prescription in Cashel
- Online prescription in Galway City
- Online prescription in Ballinasloe
- Online prescription in Cornamona
- Online prescription in Peterswell
- Online prescription in Milltown
- Online prescription in Claregalway
- Online prescription in Ballygar
- Online prescription in Barna
- All of Co. Galway →
More ways to find a doctor in Salthill
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Salthill
- Online GP in Salthill
- Online Dr in Salthill
- Video GP in Salthill
- Same-day doctor in Salthill
- Online sick cert in Salthill
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 Salthill 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 Salthill. 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 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.
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.
What if I need a doctor in person in Salthill 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.
Which pharmacy will my prescription go to?
The pharmacy you choose when you book. If your doctor issues a prescription it is sent electronically to that pharmacy, so you can collect it close to Salthill.
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.