See a doctor online in Ballina today
Ballina is a town on the River Moy in north Mayo, in Co. Mayo.
The county town of Co. Mayo is Castlebar, and DrCall looks after patients in Ballina, Castlebar 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.
Getting a sick cert online in Ballina
Employers and, for Illness Benefit, the Department of Social Protection may ask for a medical certificate. Policies differ, so check what your employer or college requires before you book.
A certificate is never automatic. Your doctor must be satisfied, from your consultation, that you are genuinely unfit for work or study, and the certificate covers the period the doctor judges reasonable. Backdating is only possible where there is a clinical reason for it.
- No waiting room while you are unwell
- From €35, charged only once confirmed
- Consultation by video or phone with an Irish-registered GP
- Certificate issued where clinically appropriate
- Same-day appointments, 7 days a week
Online GP consultation in Ballina: what we can help with
- Repeat prescriptions and new prescriptions sent to your pharmacy near Ballina, where appropriate
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Referral letters to specialists and for scans, where clinically appropriate
- 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 Ballina?
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. Mayo:
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 Ballina
- 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 Ballina or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Ballina: evenings and weekends
Appointments run seven days a week. That means you can see an online GP in Ballina after work, at the weekend, or late in the evening.
Serving Ballina and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Mayo. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Online sick cert in Castlebar
- Online sick cert in Claremorris
- Online sick cert in Westport
- Online sick cert in Ballinrobe
- Online sick cert in Kiltimagh
- Online sick cert in Swinford
- Online sick cert in Ballyhaunis
- Online sick cert in Murrisk
- Online sick cert in Mulranny
- Online sick cert in Charlestown
- Online sick cert in Bohola
- Online sick cert in Attymass
- Online sick cert in Partry
- Online sick cert in Hollymount
- All of Co. Mayo →
More ways to find a doctor in Ballina
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Ballina
- Online GP in Ballina
- Online Dr in Ballina
- Video GP in Ballina
- Same-day doctor in Ballina
- Online prescription in Ballina
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Ballina 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.
Will my employer accept an online sick cert?
A certificate issued after a genuine consultation with an Irish-registered doctor is normally accepted, but employer policies vary. If you are unsure, check with your employer or HR before you book.
Can you backdate a sick cert for me in Ballina?
Only if your doctor has a clinical reason, based on your consultation. They cannot backdate a certificate simply because it is requested.
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 happens after I book an appointment?
Your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms. You will get an email at each step.
What if I need a doctor in person in Ballina 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. Mayo, 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.
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.
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.