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.
Same-day and evening doctor appointments in Ballina
When you book, your request goes to our team, who confirm it or suggest another time if needed. Your card is only authorised at booking and is charged once your GP confirms the appointment.
Getting a same-day GP appointment in Ballina can mean ringing at 8am and hoping. With DrCall you can see the next available time online, pick it, and be seen the same day — the earliest bookable slot is 30 minutes after you book.
- Earliest slot 30 minutes from booking
- Evenings and weekends included
- 15-minute slots, video or phone
- Charged only once your GP confirms
- Live availability on the booking page
Online GP consultation in Ballina: what we can help with
- Same-day GP appointments by video or phone (subject to availability)
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- 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 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
There is no need to take time off to visit a surgery. Book an evening or weekend online GP appointment from Ballina and speak to an Irish-registered doctor when it suits you.
Serving Ballina and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Mayo. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Same-day doctor in Westport
- Same-day doctor in Claremorris
- Same-day doctor in Ballinrobe
- Same-day doctor in Castlebar
- Same-day doctor in Ballintubber
- Same-day doctor in Ballycroy
- Same-day doctor in Straide
- Same-day doctor in Killala
- Same-day doctor in Ballycastle
- Same-day doctor in Bangor Erris
- Same-day doctor in Lecanvey
- Same-day doctor in Tourmakeady
- Same-day doctor in Bekan
- Same-day doctor in Aghamore
- 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
- Online sick cert 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.
How quickly can I see a doctor in Ballina?
The booking page shows live availability. The earliest appointment you can choose is 30 minutes from the time you book, and on most days there are several slots left the same day.
Can I get an evening or weekend appointment in Ballina?
Yes. DrCall is open seven days a week, with evening appointments as well as daytime ones — check the booking page for the times available.
Can I see an online doctor in Ballina 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 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 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.
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 Ballina.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Ballina?
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.