More healthcare options for Carlow as new walk-in clinic officially opens in town

People living in Carlow now have another option for healthcare as the new Doctor365 clinic in the town has officially been opened. 

The walk-in medical centre is located at Exchequer House, Potato Market, Carlow.

It was officially opened by Cathaoirleach Ken Murnane and Mayor Paul Doogue, according to a Facebook post in the group 'All About Carlow.'

"We are very grateful for this welcome that the Carlow community is giving us," Dr Mohammed Omar said.

The benefit of a Doctor365 clinic is that patients do not have to wait for an appointment and can "pop in when they need to see a doctor." 

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It works by patients arriving and filling out a new registration form. 

The receptionist will then organise for a doctor to see the patient, with a standard consultation costing €50. 

Doctor365 is a private service that is not linked to the HSE, meaning GP visit and medical cards are not accepted. 

The Carlow clinic will be open seven days a week for walk-in consultations between 10am and 7pm and for phone/video consultations between 10am and 10pm.

Medical professionals at the clinic can provide prescriptions for medication, conduct screenings, and offer preventive healthcare, among other things.