See a doctor online in Galway City today
Galway City is a lively university city on Galway Bay where the River Corrib meets the sea, in Co. Galway.
As the county town of Co. Galway, Galway City is a natural hub for the surrounding area, and DrCall serves patients right across the county.
An in-person GP appointment in Galway City isn't always quick to get. With an online consultation you can speak to a doctor from home or work, have prescriptions sent to your local pharmacy and get a sick cert where clinically appropriate.
How a video or phone GP appointment works in Galway City
Video helps when your doctor needs to see something — a rash, a swelling or how you are breathing. A voice call is fine for many other consultations. Your doctor will tell you if they need to see you on camera.
If the signal drops, your doctor will simply call you back. If a problem cannot be dealt with remotely, they will explain what to do next.
- Same price whether it is video or phone: from €35
- Doctor calls you at your booked time
- Phone or WhatsApp video — nothing to install
- Find a quiet, private place with a signal
- Have your medicines list to hand
Online GP consultation in Galway City: what we can help with
- Assessment of urinary, chest and ear infections where appropriate
- Women’s and men’s health, contraception and sexual health advice
- Help with asthma, allergy and eczema flare-ups
- Sick certificates and medical certificates for work or college, where clinically appropriate
- 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 Galway City?
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 Galway City
- 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 Galway City.
Online doctor near Galway City: evenings and weekends
DrCall is open every day, including evenings and weekends — handy if you work during the day in Galway City or the surrounding area, or if you need a doctor when the local surgery has closed.
Serving Galway City and nearby towns
DrCall is available right across Co. Galway. People in these places also book an online doctor with us:
- Video GP in Loughrea
- Video GP in Oranmore
- Video GP in Tuam
- Video GP in Athenry
- Video GP in Ballinasloe
- Video GP in Salthill
- Video GP in Clifden
- Video GP in Cashel
- Video GP in Oughterard
- Video GP in Mountbellew
- Video GP in Recess
- Video GP in Milltown
- Video GP in Ballygar
- Video GP in Monivea
- All of Co. Galway →
More ways to find a doctor in Galway City
It is the same DrCall service and the same booking — pick whichever wording matches what you are looking for:
- Online doctor in Galway City
- Online GP in Galway City
- Online Dr in Galway City
- Same-day doctor in Galway City
- Online sick cert in Galway City
- Online prescription in Galway City
We also see patients in neighbouring counties:
- Video GP in Co. Mayo
- Video GP in Co. Roscommon
- Video GP in Co. Offaly
- Video GP in Co. Tipperary
- Video GP in Co. Clare
Frequently asked questions
How much does an online GP consultation in Galway City 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.
Do I need to download an app for a video GP appointment?
No. Your doctor contacts you by phone call or WhatsApp video call on the number you provide when booking. You do not need a DrCall account.
What if my connection is poor in Galway City?
Tell the doctor straight away. A normal phone call usually works even where video does not, and your doctor can call you back if the line drops.
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 Galway City — or anywhere else in Ireland — and still see an Irish-registered GP.
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 a doctor in person in Galway City 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.
Can I get a prescription or sick cert online in Galway City?
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.
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.