See a doctor online in Oughterard today
You'll find Oughterard in Co. Galway, part of Ireland's Connacht province.
The county town of Co. Galway is Galway City, and DrCall looks after patients in Oughterard, 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 Oughterard and the surrounding area can skip the journey and speak to a doctor in about 15 minutes.
For people in rural areas around Oughterard, an online doctor can save a long drive — especially when the nearest surgery is busy or closed.
Same-day and evening doctor appointments in Oughterard
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.
Same-day does not mean emergency. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing, signs of a stroke or any other emergency, call 112 or 999 straight away.
- Evenings and weekends included
- 15-minute slots, video or phone
- Charged only once your GP confirms
- Live availability on the booking page
- Earliest slot 30 minutes from booking
Online GP consultation in Oughterard: what we can help with
- Advice on coughs, colds, sore throats, skin complaints and other everyday illnesses
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- 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 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 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 Oughterard or wherever you are.
Online doctor near Oughterard: evenings and weekends
There is no need to take time off to visit a surgery. Book an evening or weekend online GP appointment from Oughterard and speak to an Irish-registered doctor when it suits you.
Serving Oughterard and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Same-day doctor in Cashel
- Same-day doctor in Ballinasloe
- Same-day doctor in Athenry
- Same-day doctor in Galway City
- Same-day doctor in Oranmore
- Same-day doctor in Clifden
- Same-day doctor in Loughrea
- Same-day doctor in Tuam
- Same-day doctor in Salthill
- Same-day doctor in Kiltormer
- Same-day doctor in Carraroe
- Same-day doctor in Moycullen
- Same-day doctor in Mountbellew
- Same-day doctor in Inverin
- 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
- Online sick cert in Oughterard
- Online prescription in Oughterard
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Same-day doctor in Co. Mayo
- Same-day doctor in Co. Roscommon
- Same-day doctor in Co. Offaly
- Same-day doctor in Co. Tipperary
- Same-day doctor 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.
How quickly can I see a doctor in Oughterard?
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 Oughterard?
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 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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Oughterard?
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 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.
When can I book an online doctor?
Appointments are available seven days a week, including evenings and weekends, in 15-minute slots. The booking page shows the live, bookable 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.