Primrose Gate Medical Centre – Celbridge, Co Kildare

Call Us

(01) 601-2903

Out Of Hours

KDOC - (045) 848701

Our Location

Primrose Gate, Celbridge W23 A2Y6

Opening Hours

Mon - Fri 09:15-16:45 (-13:00 Wed)

Primrose Gate Medical Centre opened in October 2008. It is custom built, wheelchair accessible and is situated in a ground floor unit in Primrose Gate, Celbridge. There is ample free parking in the adjacent carpark. The practice offers the usual full range of General Practice Services in addition to other special services.

The practice caters for all categories of patients including:
* fee paying
* holders of Doctor Visit Cards (DVC)
* holders of Medical Cards
* EU visitors who have a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC)

Our Team

Dr. Cliona Ryan is a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin. Following Internship she undertook a formal three year vocational training programme in General Practice and became a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners in 2000. She established Primrose Gate Medical Centre in 2008.

Dr. Ryan’s qualifications include MB BCH BAO BA (TCD), MICGP (Member of the Irish College of General Practitioners), DCH (Diploma in Child Health), DObs (Diploma in Obstetrics), DWH (Diploma in Women’s Health), DME (Diploma in Medicine of the Elderly), DPsych (Diploma in Psychiatry), and Cert. FP (Certificate in Family Planning).

Dr. Louise Connolly is a graduate of University College, Dublin. Following Internship she undertook vocational training in General Practice with the HSE/Dublin Mid Leinster scheme and became a member of the Irish College of General Practitioners in 2013. She joined the team in Primrose Gate Medical Centre in 2014.

As part of her ongoing medical education Dr. Connolly was awarded a Diploma from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (DRCOG) and several certificates from the ICGP. She has a keen interest in all aspects of General Practice, especially preventative medicine and children’s health.

Ms. Trina Tracey is our practice nurse. Trina is a Registered General Nurse and Midwife. With the doctors’ support she runs the Childhood Immunisation Programme, the Cervical Screening Programme, the Seasonal Flu Vaccination Programme and the Diabetes Clinic within the practice. She is an experienced Midwife and has completed courses in Family Planning and Breast Feeding.

Ms. Irene Dunne and Ms. Ashley McEvoy are our practice receptionists.

Health Screening

Childhood Immunisation

Pregnancy Care

Family Planning

Women’s Health

Men’s Health

Vaccinations

Nurse Services

Health Screening

Blood Tests

Height/Weight/Body Mass Index

Spirometry (handheld)

Blood Pressure/ 24 Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Childhood Immunisation

At Primrose Gate Medical Centre, we offer a comprehensive childhood vaccination service.

The Primary Childhood Immunisation Programme is a FREE service for all children.

Pregnancy Care

We provide antenatal and postnatal care to expectant mothers and their babies under The Maternity and Infant Care Scheme.

Care under this scheme is provided free of charge.

Family Planning

Our doctors and practice nurse provide advice on the types and suitability of various contraceptive methods.

Women’s Health

– Women’s Health Check
– Menstrual Disorders
– Contraception
– Menopause
– Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening.

Men’s Health

Our practice offers the full range of medical services for men of all ages. We focus on prevention rather than cure and our comprehensive Health Check helps to spot any initial signs of disease.

Vaccinations

-Seasonal Influenza and Pneumococcal Vaccines

-Hepatitis B Vaccine (Course of 3 vaccines @ 0,1,6 months. Blood test to check titre 1 month later)

-Tetanus Vaccine

Nurse Services

> Phlebotomy

> Wound Care/Removal of Sutures

> Ear Syringing

During the Covid-19 Pandemic……..

We would like to reassure you that we are still here to serve your medical needs during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Please do not delay in seeking help for medical problems during this time. It is important that you do not neglect your ongoing medical requirements;

> Blood Tests

> Injections

> Prescription Renewals

> Baby Vaccinations

The medical centre is open during normal opening hours. In keeping with Public Health Guidelines, new protocols have been put in place to protect the health and safety of our staff in order that they can continue to work and meet your medical needs during this time.

APPOINTMENTS

To make an appointment please phone (01) 601-2903.

You will be given an appointment for a telephone or video consultation and an approximate time that this will take place. Your symptoms will be assessed by the doctor and a treatment plan put in place. You may be requested to attend the medical centre for a physical examination if deemed necessary by the doctor.

If you are required to attend the medical centre, you will be asked to wait in the car park until called by the doctor or nurse. Please wear a face mask and practical clothing such that the examination will be easier and faster. The examination will be kept as brief as possible to minimise infection risk. You will return to your car and the doctor may phone you to explain the management plan and arrange a prescription if required.

PRESCRIPTIONS

Requests for prescription renewals can be made online through our website or by posting the request form to the surgery.

OUT OF HOURS SERVICE: KDOC – Ph. 1890 599362

EMERGENCY: In case of a medical emergency call 999 or 112